Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)

Due Dates: October 2, 2025 (Full Proposal) | First Thursday in October, annually thereafter

Funding Amounts: Level I: up to $500,000 | Level II: up to $1,500,000 | Level III: up to $2,500,000 | Duration: 3–5 years | Total program: ~$35M

Summary: Supports fundamental research to advance general, explanatory knowledge underlying STEM education in learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development.

Key Information: Proposals must focus on fundamental, not applied, research; pilot, synthesis, and conference proposals are also considered.