The Department of Education’s PRIME program aims to advance research in evaluation methodologies, focusing on innovative approaches to assess impacts of STEM education projects, enhancing theoretical foundations, and expanding the evaluation field. Proposals for proof-of-concept studies, full-scale projects, workshops, and conferences are encouraged. Deadline for submission is February 21, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 248311
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | 14-515 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Promoting Research and Innovation in Methodologies for Evaluation |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 18 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 47.076 — Education and Human Resources |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Nov 25, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 21, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 21, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $ |
| Award Floor:: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Science Foundation |
| Description:: | The Promoting Research and Innovation in Methodologies for Evaluation (PRIME) program seeks to support research on evaluation with special emphasis on: (1) exploring innovative approaches for determining the impacts and usefulness of STEM education projects and programs; (2) building on and expanding the theoretical foundations for evaluating STEM education and workforce development initiatives, including translating and adapting approaches from other fields; and (3) growing the capacity and infrastructure of the evaluation field. Three types of proposals will be supported by the program: Exploratory Projects that include proof-of-concept and feasibility studies; more extensive Full-Scale Projects; and workshops and conferences. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 47.076 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00190191 |
| Opening Date: | Nov 25, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Feb 21, 2014 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Janice M. Earle |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] NSF Cover Page [V1.3] |
| optional_forms |
R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form [V1.2] NSF Deviation Authorization [V1.1] NSF Suggested Reviewers [V1.1] NSF FastLane System Registration [V1.3] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.076 | PKG00190191 | Nov 25, 2013 | Feb 21, 2014 | View | Janice M. Earle | Organization and Individual Applicants |