The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program is designed to help recruit, prepare, and keep great math and science teachers in high-need school districts. It offers different tracks for STEM undergraduates, professionals, and experienced teachers to become or enhance their roles as K-12 STEM teachers. The program also supports research on teacher effectiveness and retention, and offers funding for conferences and research experiences.
Who it's for: This grant is for STEM undergraduate majors, STEM professionals, and experienced K-12 STEM teachers who want to teach or lead in high-need school districts. It's also for researchers interested in studying the effectiveness and retention of STEM teachers in these districts.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a STEM major or professional
- Not planning to work in a high-need school district
- Lack of a bachelor's or master's degree for Master Teaching Fellowships
- Proposals not aligned with the program's goals
- Failure to discuss conference or research budgets with a Noyce Program Officer
What You May Need
- A detailed proposal
- Proof of STEM major or professional status
- Commitment to teach in a high-need school district
- Letters of recommendation
- Budget plan
- Research plan (if applicable)
- Conference proposal (if applicable)
- Collaboration details with community colleges (if applicable)
- Registration with NSF FastLane or Research.gov
Cautions
- Teaching commitments are required for certain tracks
- Budget discussions with a program officer are necessary for conferences and research experiences
- Proposals must align with the program's focus on high-need school districts
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for STEM undergraduate majors, STEM professionals, and experienced K-12 STEM teachers who want to teach or lead in high-need school districts. It's also for researchers interested in studying the effectiveness and retention of STEM teachers in these districts.
Overview
This grant is for STEM undergraduate majors, STEM professionals, and experienced K-12 STEM teachers who want to teach or lead in high-need school districts. It's also for researchers interested in studying the effectiveness and retention of STEM teachers in these districts.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a STEM major or professional
- Not planning to work in a high-need school district
- Lack of a bachelor's or master's degree for Master Teaching Fellowships
- Proposals not aligned with the program's goals
- Failure to discuss conference or research budgets with a Noyce Program Officer
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for scholarships and stipends for STEM undergraduates and professionals, teaching and master teaching fellowships, research on teacher effectiveness and retention, and conference proposals. They can also support research experiences in STEM settings.
Total Program Funding
$68,000,000
Expected Awards
77
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 9, 2023
- Deadline
- Aug 25, 2026(73 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 30, 2027
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Determine eligibility for one of the Noyce tracks
- Prepare a detailed proposal aligned with Noyce goals
- Gather proof of STEM major or professional status
- Secure letters of recommendation
- Develop a budget plan
- Plan for teaching commitment in a high-need district
- Contact a Noyce Program Officer for budget discussions if proposing a conference or research experience
- Register with NSF FastLane or Research.gov
- Submit the application by August 25, 2026