IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education
The NSF's IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education program aims to enhance student success and faculty capacity in STEM at two-year colleges through innovative projects, offering funding of up to $600,000 for four years.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
U.S. National Science Foundation has archived this opportunity.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: December 11, 2025 (Full proposals) | Rolling (Planning & Conference proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 over 3 years; up to $600,000 over 4 years for eligible institutions; approx. 15–20 awards; $10M total program funding annually.
Summary: Supports innovative projects to advance undergraduate STEM education and student success at accredited two-year colleges.
Key Information: Lead applicant must be a two-year college; planning and conference proposals accepted year-round with prior program officer consultation.
Description
This NSF program aims to strengthen undergraduate STEM education at the nation’s two-year colleges by supporting innovative projects that promote student success and broaden participation in STEM. The program targets both the academic experiences of two-year college students and institutional capacity-building for STEM education. Projects may focus on developing or adapting evidence-based practices, creating student-centered learning environments, enhancing faculty development, or forming partnerships to improve STEM pathways for both majors and non-majors.
Two tracks are available:
- Track 1: Focus on the Academic Experiences of Two-Year College Students.
- Track 2: Leveraging Institutional Strengths and Innovation.
The program also accepts planning and conference proposals throughout the year.
