The Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science grant is designed to provide K-14 educators with hands-on summer research experiences. This program aims to build partnerships between schools, universities, and industry to enhance teachers' knowledge in engineering and computer science, which they can then bring back to their classrooms. It also helps university faculty understand more about K-14 education environments.
Who it's for: This grant is for K-14 educators, which includes teachers from kindergarten through community college. It's also for universities, community colleges, school districts, and industry partners interested in collaborating to improve education in engineering and computer science.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not involved in K-14 education
- Lack of partnership with a university or industry
- Proposals not focused on engineering or computer science
- Incomplete application submission
- Failure to meet the deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Partnership agreements with universities or industry
- Budget plan
- Curriculum vitae for key personnel
- Letters of support from participating institutions
- Evidence of previous educational collaborations
- Plan for integrating research experiences into classroom activities
- Registration with the National Science Foundation
Cautions
- Ensure all partnerships are clearly defined and documented
- Strict adherence to the application deadline is crucial
- Proposals must align with the focus on engineering and computer science
- Budget must be realistic and well-justified
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for K-14 educators, which includes teachers from kindergarten through community college. It's also for universities, community colleges, school districts, and industry partners interested in collaborating to improve education in engineering and computer science.
Overview
This grant is for K-14 educators, which includes teachers from kindergarten through community college. It's also for universities, community colleges, school districts, and industry partners interested in collaborating to improve education in engineering and computer science.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not involved in K-14 education
- Lack of partnership with a university or industry
- Proposals not focused on engineering or computer science
- Incomplete application submission
- Failure to meet the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support summer research experiences for teachers, including stipends, travel expenses, materials, and other costs associated with the research activities. The goal is to enhance educators' knowledge and bring new insights into their teaching practices.
Total Program Funding
$5,800,000
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 31, 2023
- Deadline
- Oct 14, 2026(123 days)
- Archive Date
- Nov 12, 2027
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Early 2027
Application Checklist
- Register with the National Science Foundation
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Secure partnership agreements with universities or industry
- Prepare a budget plan
- Collect curriculum vitae for all key personnel
- Obtain letters of support from participating institutions
- Draft a plan for integrating research into classroom activities
- Submit the complete application by the deadline