This grant is for preparing graduate students through the Science Master’s Program for successful careers across diverse sectors, including business, industry, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. The program emphasizes providing a robust foundation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, coupled with valuable research and internship experiences. Furthermore, this initiative aims to foster sustainable, institution-based efforts and actively encourage diversity in student participation. The ultimate goal is to contribute significantly to the development of a broadly inclusive and highly skilled science and engineering workforce, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for future challenges.
Opportunity ID: 49161
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 09-607 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Science Master??s Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 21 |
| Assistance Listings: | 47.082 — Trans-NSF Recovery Act Research Support |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 19, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 20, 2009 Letter of Intent Due Dates (required): October 05, 2009 Full Proposal Deadlines: November 20, 2009 Accepted only if a Letter of Intent was submitted. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 20, 2009 Letter of Intent Due Dates (required): October 05, 2009 Full Proposal Deadlines: November 20, 2009 Accepted only if a Letter of Intent was submitted. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | *Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -U.S. academic institutions in the United States, its territories or possessions that grant the Master’s degree in one or more STEM disciplines andhave the capacity toprovideeducation in additional skill areas, for example, bycreating specially tailored courses inbusiness, management, or public administration, may submit proposals. Academic institutions are defined as universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Projects may involve more than one institution, but a single lead institution must accept overall management responsibility. Non-graduate degree granting institutions, nonacademic, and international organizations may serve as collaborating organizations. *PI Limit:The PI must be on the STEM faculty of the submitting institution. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Description: | The Science Master’s Program prepares graduate students for careers in business, industry, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies by providing them not only with a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, but also with research experiences, internship experiences, and the skills to succeed in those careers. The program is intended to catalyze the creation of institution-based efforts that can be sustained without additional federal funding. This program is also intended to encourage diversity in student participation so as to contribute to a broadly inclusive, well-trained science and engineering workforce. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NSF Publication 09-607 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NSF grants.gov support
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov Email:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
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