Supports AAPT member-led international collaborations and meetings that advance global physics education through networking and idea exchange.
Funder: American Association of Physics Teachers
Due Dates: Late spring or early summer (annually; aligns with AAPT Special Projects Fund summer meeting deadline)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $200 to $2,000 per project; one-time funding per award.
Summary: Supports AAPT member-led international collaborations and meetings to advance physics education globally.
Key Information: Only AAPT members are eligible to apply; proposals must emphasize networking/collaboration.
The E. Leonard Jossem International Education Fund provides small grants to individuals for programs that enhance the international teaching and learning of physics. The fund is dedicated to fostering collaboration and cooperation among physics educators and students, with a particular emphasis on interactions between U.S. educators and those in developing countries, as well as supporting participation in international meetings and conferences focused on physics education. Projects must emphasize networking, communication, and the exchange of ideas to promote innovation and lasting partnerships in physics education worldwide.