Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: February 27, 2026 (Fourth Friday in February, annually thereafter)
Funding Amounts: Up to $350,000 (3 years, Individual Investigator); up to $1,000,000 (3 years, Institutes); $25,000–$100,000 (Conferences); ~$12M total program funding
Summary: Supports capacity-building in STEM education research, with an emphasis on expanding the pool of investigators and strengthening research skills through individual, institutional, and conference-based projects.
Key Information: Co-PIs are not allowed on Individual Investigator Development proposals.