Opportunity ID: 362422
This opportunity is no longer listed as open or forecasted.
General Information
| Funding Opportunity Number | 21-588 |
| Funding Opportunity Title | EDU Core Research (ECR:Core) |
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Document Type | synopsis |
| Version | 5 |
| Opportunity Category | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Funding Instrument Type | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Expected Number of Awards | Not specified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement | No |
| Posted Date | May 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Last Updated Date | Oct 06, 2026 12:39:16 PM EDT |
| Original Closing Date | Oct 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Original Closing Date Notes | Not specified |
| Current Closing Date | Oct 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Current Closing Date Notes | Not specified |
| Estimated Synopsis Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Application Due Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Award Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Project Start Date | Not specified |
| Archive Date | Oct 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Estimated Total Program Funding | 35,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling | 2,500,000 |
| Award Floor | 500,000 |
Assistance Listings
- 47.076 — STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources)
- —
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" |
Description
The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education in one or more of the three broadly conceived Research Areas: Research on STEM Learning and Learning Environments, Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields, and Research on STEM Workforce Development. Within this framework, the ECR program supports a wide range of fundamental STEM education research activities, aimed at learners of all groups and ages in formal and informal settings.
Fundamental research generates knowledge and understanding with the potential for broad relevance. The potential implications of ECR fundamental research for improving STEM education practice may be indirect and long-term rather than direct and immediate. Moreover, whether they include basic or use-inspired basic research, all successful ECR:Core proposals focus on the advancement or refinement of foundational knowledge for STEM education.
The amount of funding and duration requested in proposals submitted to the ECR:Core solicitation should align with the maturity of the proposed work and the size and scope of the empirical effort. The solicitation has three levels of funding with a range of budget sizes, and proposals may request a duration of 3 to 5 years for any level: (1) Level I proposals may request up to $500,000; (2) Level II proposals may request up to $1,500,000; (3) Level III proposals may request up to $2,500,000. All proposals should justify the level of funding and duration in the project description.
Additional Information
| Contact | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Contact Information | NSF support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov | |
| Email Description | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Phone | 703-292-4203 |
NSF Publication 21-588
Version History
Version history
| Opp hist id / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Opp hist id / Revision | 0 |
| Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Revision | 0 |
| Opportunity number | 21-588 |
| Opportunity title | EDU Core Research |
| Owning agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Synopsis / Id / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Synopsis / Id / Revision | 0 |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Synopsis / Revision | 0 |
| Synopsis / Version | 1 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 703-292-4203 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | NSF support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education in one or more of the three broadly conceived Research Areas: Research onSTEM Learning and Learning Environments, Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields, andResearch on STEM Workforce Development. Within this framework, the ECR program supports a wide range of fundamental STEM education research activities, aimed at learners of all groups and ages in formal and informal settings.
Fundamental researchgenerates knowledge and understanding with the potential for broad relevance. The potential implications of ECR fundamental research for improving STEM education practice may be indirect and long-term rather than direct and immediate. Moreover, whether they include basic or use-inspired basic research, all successful ECR:Core proposals focus on the advancement or refinement of foundational knowledge for STEM education. The amount of funding and duration requested in proposals submitted to the ECR:Core solicitation should align with the maturity of the proposed work and the size and scope of the empirical effort. The solicitation has three levels of funding with a range of budget sizes, and proposals may request a duration of 3 to 5 years for any level: (1)Level I proposals may request up to $500,000; (2)Level II proposals may request up to $1,500,000; (3)Level III proposalsmay request up to $2,500,000. All proposals should justify the level of funding and duration in the project description. |
| Synopsis / Response date | Oct 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link url | http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf21588 |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link desc | NSF Publication 21-588 |
| Synopsis / Posting date | May 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Archive date | Oct 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding | 35000000 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding formatted | 35,000,000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | 2500000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling formatted | 2,500,000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor | 500000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor formatted | 500,000 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | May 15, 2026 11:00:21 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Action type | U |
| Synopsis / Action date | Oct 02, 2026 09:04:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Created date | May 15, 2026 11:00:21 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | May 15, 2026 11:00:21 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 99 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | G |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Grant |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | ST |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2026-10-01-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-05-15-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Archive date str | 2026-10-31-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-05-15-23-00-21 |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 433403 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Cfdas 1 / Revision | 3 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 47.076 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) |
| Cfdas 2 / Id | 433404 |
| Cfdas 2 / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Cfdas 2 / Revision | 3 |
| Synopsis modified fields | Not specified |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
| Opp hist id / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Opp hist id / Revision | 1 |
| Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Revision | 1 |
| Opportunity number | 21-588 |
| Opportunity title | EDU Core Research (ECR:Core) |
| Owning agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Modified comments | Updated Synopsis via NSF Grants Opportunity Sync |
| Synopsis / Id / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Synopsis / Id / Revision | 1 |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Synopsis / Revision | 1 |
| Synopsis / Version | 2 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 703-292-4203 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | NSF support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education in one or more of the three broadly conceived Research Areas: Research onSTEM Learning and Learning Environments, Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields, andResearch on STEM Workforce Development. Within this framework, the ECR program supports a wide range of fundamental STEM education research activities, aimed at learners of all groups and ages in formal and informal settings.Fundamental researchgenerates knowledge and understanding with the potential for broad relevance. The potential implications of ECR fundamental research for improving STEM education practice may be indirect and long-term rather than direct and immediate. Moreover, whether they include basic or use-inspired basic research, all successful ECR:Core proposals focus on the advancement or refinement of foundational knowledge for STEM education.The amount of funding and duration requested in proposals submitted to the ECR:Core solicitation should align with the maturity of the proposed work and the size and scope of the empirical effort. The solicitation has three levels of funding with a range of budget sizes, and proposals may request a duration of 3 to 5 years for any level: (1)Level I proposals may request up to $500,000; (2)Level II proposals may request up to $1,500,000; (3)Level III proposalsmay request up to $2,500,000. All proposals should justify the level of funding and duration in the project description. |
| Synopsis / Response date | Oct 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link url | http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf21588 |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link desc | NSF Publication 21-588 |
| Synopsis / Posting date | May 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Archive date | Oct 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding | 35000000 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding formatted | 35,000,000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | 2500000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling formatted | 2,500,000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor | 500000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor formatted | 500,000 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | Oct 02, 2026 09:04:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Mod comments | Updated Synopsis via NSF Grants Opportunity Sync |
| Synopsis / Action type | U |
| Synopsis / Action date | Oct 02, 2026 09:04:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Created date | May 15, 2026 11:00:21 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | Oct 02, 2026 09:04:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 99 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | G |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Grant |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | ST |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2026-10-01-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-05-15-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Archive date str | 2026-10-31-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-10-02-09-04-00 |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 433403 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Cfdas 1 / Revision | 3 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 47.076 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) |
| Cfdas 2 / Id | 433404 |
| Cfdas 2 / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Cfdas 2 / Revision | 3 |
| Synopsis modified fields | revision; version; opportunityTitle; synopsisDesc; createTimeStamp |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
| Opp hist id / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Opp hist id / Revision | 2 |
| Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Revision | 2 |
| Opportunity number | 21-588 |
| Opportunity title | EDU Core Research (ECR:Core) |
| Owning agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Modified comments | Updated Synopsis via NSF Grants Opportunity Sync |
| Synopsis / Id / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Synopsis / Id / Revision | 2 |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Synopsis / Revision | 2 |
| Synopsis / Version | 3 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 703-292-4203 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | NSF support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education in one or more of the three broadly conceived Research Areas: Research on STEM Learning and Learning Environments, Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields, and Research on STEM Workforce Development. Within this framework, the ECR program supports a wide range of fundamental STEM education research activities, aimed at learners of all groups and ages in formal and informal settings.
Fundamental research generates knowledge and understanding with the potential for broad relevance. The potential implications of ECR fundamental research for improving STEM education practice may be indirect and long-term rather than direct and immediate. Moreover, whether they include basic or use-inspired basic research, all successful ECR:Core proposals focus on the advancement or refinement of foundational knowledge for STEM education. The amount of funding and duration requested in proposals submitted to the ECR:Core solicitation should align with the maturity of the proposed work and the size and scope of the empirical effort. The solicitation has three levels of funding with a range of budget sizes, and proposals may request a duration of 3 to 5 years for any level: (1) Level I proposals may request up to $500,000; (2) Level II proposals may request up to $1,500,000; (3) Level III proposals may request up to $2,500,000. All proposals should justify the level of funding and duration in the project description. |
| Synopsis / Response date | Oct 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link url | http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf21588 |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link desc | NSF Publication 21-588 |
| Synopsis / Posting date | May 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Archive date | Oct 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding | 35000000 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding formatted | 35,000,000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | 2500000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling formatted | 2,500,000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor | 500000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor formatted | 500,000 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | Oct 02, 2026 09:04:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Mod comments | Updated Synopsis via NSF Grants Opportunity Sync |
| Synopsis / Action type | U |
| Synopsis / Action date | Oct 05, 2026 10:18:06 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Created date | May 15, 2026 11:00:21 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | Oct 02, 2026 09:04:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 99 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | G |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Grant |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | ST |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2026-10-01-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-05-15-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Archive date str | 2026-10-31-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-10-02-09-04-00 |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 433403 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Cfdas 1 / Revision | 3 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 47.076 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) |
| Cfdas 2 / Id | 433404 |
| Cfdas 2 / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Cfdas 2 / Revision | 3 |
| Synopsis modified fields | revision; version; synopsisDesc |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
| Opp hist id / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Opp hist id / Revision | 3 |
| Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Revision | 3 |
| Opportunity number | 21-588 |
| Opportunity title | EDU Core Research (ECR:Core) |
| Owning agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Modified comments | Updated Synopsis via NSF Grants Opportunity Sync |
| Synopsis / Id / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Synopsis / Id / Revision | 3 |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Synopsis / Revision | 3 |
| Synopsis / Version | 4 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 703-292-4203 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | NSF support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education in one or more of the three broadly conceived Research Areas: Research on STEM Learning and Learning Environments, Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields, and Research on STEM Workforce Development. Within this framework, the ECR program supports a wide range of fundamental STEM education research activities, aimed at learners of all groups and ages in formal and informal settings.
Fundamental research generates knowledge and understanding with the potential for broad relevance. The potential implications of ECR fundamental research for improving STEM education practice may be indirect and long-term rather than direct and immediate. Moreover, whether they include basic or use-inspired basic research, all successful ECR:Core proposals focus on the advancement or refinement of foundational knowledge for STEM education. The amount of funding and duration requested in proposals submitted to the ECR:Core solicitation should align with the maturity of the proposed work and the size and scope of the empirical effort. The solicitation has three levels of funding with a range of budget sizes, and proposals may request a duration of 3 to 5 years for any level: (1) Level I proposals may request up to $500,000; (2) Level II proposals may request up to $1,500,000; (3) Level III proposals may request up to $2,500,000. All proposals should justify the level of funding and duration in the project description. |
| Synopsis / Response date | Oct 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link url | http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf21588 |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link desc | NSF Publication 21-588 |
| Synopsis / Posting date | May 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Archive date | Oct 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding | 35000000 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding formatted | 35,000,000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | 2500000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling formatted | 2,500,000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor | 500000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor formatted | 500,000 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | Oct 05, 2026 10:18:06 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Mod comments | Updated Synopsis via NSF Grants Opportunity Sync |
| Synopsis / Action type | U |
| Synopsis / Action date | Oct 06, 2026 12:39:16 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Created date | May 15, 2026 11:00:21 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | Oct 05, 2026 10:18:06 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 99 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | G |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Grant |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | ST |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2026-10-01-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-05-15-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Archive date str | 2026-10-31-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-10-05-10-18-06 |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 433403 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Cfdas 1 / Revision | 3 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 47.076 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) |
| Cfdas 2 / Id | 433404 |
| Cfdas 2 / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Cfdas 2 / Revision | 3 |
| Synopsis modified fields | revision; version; createTimeStamp |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
Synopsis changes
revision
version
createTimeStamp
| Id | 362422 |
| Revision | 4 |
| Opportunity number | 21-588 |
| Opportunity title | EDU Core Research (ECR:Core) |
| Owning agency code | NSF |
| Modified comments | Updated Synopsis via NSF Grants Opportunity Sync |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Synopsis / Version | 5 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency phone | 703-292-4203 |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 703-292-4203 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | NSF support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the email address above. |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education in one or more of the three broadly conceived Research Areas: Research on STEM Learning and Learning Environments, Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields, and Research on STEM Workforce Development. Within this framework, the ECR program supports a wide range of fundamental STEM education research activities, aimed at learners of all groups and ages in formal and informal settings.
Fundamental research generates knowledge and understanding with the potential for broad relevance. The potential implications of ECR fundamental research for improving STEM education practice may be indirect and long-term rather than direct and immediate. Moreover, whether they include basic or use-inspired basic research, all successful ECR:Core proposals focus on the advancement or refinement of foundational knowledge for STEM education. The amount of funding and duration requested in proposals submitted to the ECR:Core solicitation should align with the maturity of the proposed work and the size and scope of the empirical effort. The solicitation has three levels of funding with a range of budget sizes, and proposals may request a duration of 3 to 5 years for any level: (1) Level I proposals may request up to $500,000; (2) Level II proposals may request up to $1,500,000; (3) Level III proposals may request up to $2,500,000. All proposals should justify the level of funding and duration in the project description. |
| Synopsis / Response date | Oct 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link url | http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf21588 |
| Synopsis / Funding desc link desc | NSF Publication 21-588 |
| Synopsis / Posting date | May 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Archive date | Oct 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding | 35000000 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding formatted | 35,000,000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | 2500000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling formatted | 2,500,000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor | 500000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor formatted | 500,000 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | Oct 06, 2026 12:39:16 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Mod comments | Updated Synopsis via NSF Grants Opportunity Sync |
| Synopsis / Created date | May 15, 2026 11:00:21 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | Oct 06, 2026 12:39:16 PM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 99 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | G |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Grant |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | ST |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2026-10-01-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-05-15-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Archive date str | 2026-10-31-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-10-06-12-39-16 |
| Agency details / Code | NSF |
| Agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Top agency details / Code | NSF |
| Top agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Top agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Top agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Top agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Synopsis attachment folders | Not specified |
| Synopsis document urls | Not specified |
| Syn att change comments | Not specified |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 433403 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 47.076 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) |
| Cfdas 2 / Id | 433404 |
| Cfdas 2 / Opportunity id | 362422 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Id | 292808 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Topportunity id | 362422 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Family id | 14 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Dialect | XFDL2.2 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opportunity number | 21-588 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opportunity title | EDU Core Research (ECR:Core) |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opening date | 2026-05-15 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Closing date | 2026-10-01 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Owning agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Seed | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Agency name | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Top agency details / Top agency code | NSF |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Contact info | Address questions to the program E-mail: ECR@nsf.gov Phone: (703)292-2333 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Grace period | 7 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Electronic required | N |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Expected application count | 250 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Open to applicant type | 3 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Is multi project | N |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Extension | |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Mimetype | application/pdf |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Last update | May 15, 2026 11:25:06 PM EDT |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Workspace compatible flag | Y |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Package id | PKG00292808 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Opening date str | 2026-05-15-00-00-00 |
| Opportunity pkgs 1 / Closing date str | 2026-10-01-00-00-00 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs | Not specified |
| Original due date | Oct 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis modified fields | revision; version; createTimeStamp |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
| Error messages | Not specified |
| Syn post date in past | Yes |
| Doc type | synopsis |
| Forecast hist count | 0 |
| Synopsis hist count | 4 |
| Assist compatible | No |
| Assist url | Not specified |
| Related opps | Not specified |
| Ost | CLOSED |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NSF support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00292808 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-10-01 | View |
Package 1
Instructions
PKG00292808-instructions.pdf
Mandatory forms
RR_SF424_5_0-V5.0.pdf
NSF_CoverPage_2_3-V2.3.pdf
NSF_KeyPersonExpanded_3_3-V3.3.pdf
RR_Budget_3_0-V3.0.pdf
PerformanceSite_4_0-V4.0.pdf
RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-V1.4.pdf
Optional forms
NSF_DeviationAuthorization-V1.1.pdf
NSF_SuggestedReviewers-V1.1.pdf
RR_SubawardBudget_3_0-V3.0.pdf
