Translation and Diffusion
This grant funds research on translating STEM education research into PreK-12 practice and using effective practices to inform research, including proof-of-concept, synthesis, and conferences.
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Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: April 1, 2025 | February 4, 2026 | First Wednesday in February, annually thereafter
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 for research/proof-of-concept (up to 3 years); up to $500,000 for synthesis (up to 3 years); $25,000–$99,000 for conference/workshop grants; ~15 awards, $7M total program
Summary: Supports research, proof-of-concept, synthesis, and conference projects advancing translation and diffusion of STEM education research into PreK-12 classroom practice and vice versa.
Key Information: Proposals must focus on PreK-12 formal STEM education; no cost sharing required; broad eligibility across academic, nonprofit, for-profit, and government sectors.
Description
This program funds projects that address how fundamental research in learning and STEM education can be effectively translated and diffused into PreK-12 classroom practice, and how effective classroom practices can inform and drive fundamental research. The solicitation supports four types of proposals:
- Research on Translation or Diffusion: Develops or refines theories, frameworks, or models for translating and diffusing research knowledge into practice, or for leveraging classroom practices to enrich foundational research.
- Proof-of-Concept Research: Explores the feasibility of moving specific STEM education research findings or products toward classroom application, or adapting effective practices to inform research.
- Synthesis: Integrates and critically analyzes the current state of knowledge on topics relevant to translation and diffusion in PreK-12 STEM education, identifying gaps and future research directions.
- Conference/Workshop: Brings together stakeholders to develop research agendas or models, or to plan next steps for translation and diffusion efforts.
Projects may be interdisciplinary, and the program encourages work focusing on challenges faced by underrepresented or underserved communities in STEM.
