Career Awards for STEM Teachers
This grant supports outstanding North Carolina public school STEM teachers with funding and professional development to foster leadership, innovation, and the integration of environmental science into K-12 curricula.
Funder: Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Due Dates: September 29, 2024 | September 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: $175,000 total over five years ($35,000/year); includes salary supplement, classroom resources, and professional development.
Summary: Supports outstanding North Carolina public school STEM teachers with resources and professional development to foster leadership and innovation in K-12 STEM education.
Key Information: Applications require signatures from both principal and superintendent; no deadline extensions granted.
Description
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Awards for STEM Teachers recognize and support exemplary STEM educators in North Carolina public primary and secondary schools. This competitive award is designed to empower teachers as leaders, foster innovation in STEM teaching, and promote the integration of environmental science and climate change into curricula. The award provides substantial funding for professional development, classroom resources, and salary supplements, with a strong emphasis on supporting teachers in hard-to-staff or economically disadvantaged schools. The program aims to drive student achievement and systemic change by investing in teachers who demonstrate both deep content knowledge and outstanding pedagogical skill.
