IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC)
This NSF grant funds innovative projects at two-year colleges to improve student success and faculty capacity in STEM education, offering up to $600,000 for eligible institutions over up to four years.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: December 13, 2023 | December 9, 2026 (annual, second Wednesday in December)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per project (3 years); up to $600,000 for eligible institutions (4 years); ~$10M total, ~20 awards/year.
Summary: Supports innovative projects to advance STEM education and student success at two-year colleges through curricular, institutional, or partnership initiatives.
Description
This National Science Foundation (NSF) program aims to enhance undergraduate STEM education at two-year colleges by supporting transformative, evidence-based projects that improve student experiences, pathways, and institutional capacity. The program invests in initiatives that center students, leverage the unique strengths of two-year colleges, and foster innovation in curriculum, pedagogy, and institutional practices. Projects may address foundational STEM courses, academic pathways, professional development, research experiences, or partnerships with four-year institutions, industry, or the community. The program aligns with NSF’s broader Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) framework and seeks to broaden participation and success in STEM fields.
