The following funding, publication, conference, and career opportunities, listed by deadline and updated monthly, may be of interest to DRK-12 project members and other STEM education researchers.
Funding
- Ongoing – NSF | NSF STEM K–12 (STEM K–12)
- November 4, 2025 – NSF | Research on Innovative Technologies for Enhanced Learning (RITEL)
- November 14, 2025 – Spencer Foundation | Research-Practice Partnerships: Collaborative Research for Educational Change (Pre-proposal Deadline)
- December 15, 2025 – Spencer Foundation | Small Research Grants on Education
- January 20, 2026 – NSF | National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- February 27, 2026 – NSF | EHR Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research
- May 19, 2026 – NSF | National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- June 1, 2026 – NSF | NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)
- July 22, 2026 – NSF | Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)
Publication
- October 31, 2025 – Educational Studies in Mathematics | Mathematics Education for Sustainable Futures
- October 31, 2025 – Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 | All Tasks Issue
- November 2, 2025 – Frontiers in Education | Artificial Intelligence in Educational Technology: Innovations, Impacts, and Future Directions (Manuscript Summary Deadline)
- November 2, 2025 – Frontiers in Education | Beyond Constructionism: Learning, Agency, and Design in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Manuscript Summary Deadline)
- November 2, 2025 – Frontiers in Education | Human Factors and Design in Immersive and Generative Media Technologies (Manuscript Summary Deadline)
- November 3, 2025 – School Science and Mathematics | Research in STEM Research Partnerships
- November 15, 2025 – Journal of Research on Technology in Education | Promoting PK-12 Teachers’ AI Competencies: Practices and Challenges (Abstract Deadline)
- November 18, 2025 – Frontiers in Education | Generative AI Tools & Software for Education (Manuscript Summary Deadline)
- December 1, 2025 – Science & Children | What Is Science?
- December 1, 2025 – Science Scope | High Quality Instructional Materials
- December 1, 2025 – The Science Teacher | Science in Rural Spaces
- December 14, 2025 – Frontiers in Education | Artificial Intelligence and Universal Design for Learning: Empirical Pathways to Inclusive Education (Manuscript Summary Deadline)
- December 20, 2025 – Frontiers in Education | Advancing Pedagogy Through Innovation
- December 27, 2025 – Frontiers in Education | Beyond Proposals: Scientific Evidence and Policy Replication of Effective Strategies in Reducing Educational Inequality (Manuscript Summary Deadline)
- December 31, 2025 – International Journal of Research & Method in Education | Research Methods and Theoretical Perspectives in Early Childhood Education (Abstract Deadline)
- December 31, 2025 – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education | Mathematics for and in STEM Education
- December 31, 2025 – Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education | Practical and Positive Uses of AI in STEM Education
- December 31, 2025 – Research in Science Education | Artificial Intelligence in Science Education
- December 31, 2025 – Research in Science Education | STEM and Teaching Engineering Design
- December 31, 2025 – ZDM – Mathematics Education | Capturing Mathematical Thinking and Learning Processes in Real Time (Abstract Deadline)
- January 1, 2026 (Extended) – Computer Applications in Engineering Education | Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Scholarly Publishing and Impactful Contributions in Engineering Education
- January 15, 2026 – Frontiers in Education | Reconnecting Knowledge and Practice in Teaching and Teacher Education Through Multimodal Reflection (Manuscript Summary Deadline)
- February 1, 2026 – Science & Children | Celebrating Collaborations
- February 1, 2026 – Science Scope | Physical Science Experiences
- February 1, 2026 – The Science Teacher | Utilizing Discourse in the Science Classroom
- March 31, 2026 – Educational Studies | XR in Education: Multidisciplinary Insights for Supporting Learners with Additional Needs and Disabilities
- April 1, 2026 – Science Scope | Meeting the Needs of All Learners
- April 1, 2026 – The Science Teacher | Reaching Our Multilingual Learners
- June 1, 2026 – Science Scope | Natural Disasters
- June 1, 2026 – The Science Teacher | Social Justice and Advocacy in the Science Classroom
- June 30, 2026 – Research in Science Education | Research-Informed Policy and Practice in Science Education
- August 1, 2026 – Science Scope | Scientific Literacy
- October 1, 2026 – Science Scope | Best Practices
- December 1, 2026 – Science Scope | Leadership
- December 31, 2026 – Research in Science Education | Argumentation and the Problem of Misinformation in Science Education
- December 31, 2026 – Research in Science Education | Multimodal Literacies and Representations for Learning
For other publication opportunities, including those with ongoing submissions, see CADRE's list of Publications for STEM Educators, Policymakers, and Researchers.
Conference
- November 1, 2025 – 2026 NARST Graduate Student Research Symposium (Call for Abstracts)
- November 1, 2025 – 2026 NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition (Call for Proposals)
- November 10, 2025 – 2026 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (Request for Programs)
- November 17, 2025 – 2026 SITE Conference (Call for Papers)
- January 1, 2026 – 16th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (Call for Papers)
- January 5, 2026 – 2026 CSEDU International Conference (Call for Papers)
- January 16, 2026 – 2026 CDIO International Conference (Call for Papers)
- January 20, 2026 – 2026 CSEDU International Conference (Call for Sessions)
- March 13, 2026 – 11th International STEM Education Conference (Call for Papers)
For more conference information, see CADRE's list of Conferences for STEM Educators, Policymakers, and Researchers.
Career & Professional Development
- October 23, 2025 – University of California, Berkeley: Assistant Professor in Using AI and the Learning Sciences to Advance STEM Teaching and Learning
- October 31, 2025 – Wake Forest University: Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education
- November 15, 2025 – Kansas State University: Assistant Professor in Curriculum and Instruction – Math, STEAM Education Emphasis
- November 15, 2025 – University of Michigan: Assistant Professor in Educational Studies – Learning Sciences and Learning Technologies
- November 30, 2025 – Computer Applications in Engineering Education: Associate Editor
- November 30, 2025 – Ohio University, Department of Mathematics: Assistant Professor of Instruction in Mathematics with Math Education Specialization
- December 1, 2025 – Old Dominion University, School of Data Science: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Data-Driven AI in Special Education
- December 14, 2025 – Bridgewater State University, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education: Assistant Professor, Generalist with Science Focus
- February 28, 2026 – Fordham University, Graduate School of Education: Assistant Clinical Professor in STEAM, Mathematics, or a Related Field (Application review begins January 15, 2026)
- June 30, 2026 – University of California, Santa Cruz: Teaching Professor and Director of Teacher Education (Application review begins November 12, 2025)
- Until filled – Alabama A&M University, Department of Teacher Education and Leadership: Assistant/Associate of Educational Research
- Until filled – California State University, Northridge: Senior Strategist, STEAM Educational Programs (Application review began July 29, 2025)
- Until filled – Carnegie Mellon University, School of Computer Science: Postdoctoral Fellow in Learning Technologies and Augmented Reality
- Until filled – Carroll College: Assistant Professor of Education (Application review begins December 15, 2025)
- Until filled – Dakota State University: Assistant Professor – Cyber Education
- Until filled – Fisk University, Education Department: Assistant/Associate Professor with STEM Education Focus
- Until filled – Florida State University: Assistant/Associate Professor in Educational Psychology – Learning & Cognition or Measurement & Statistics (Application review began October 17, 2025)
- Until filled – George Mason University: Assistant Professor of Education in Qualitative Research Methodology (Application review begins November 24, 2025)
- Until filled – Georgia Southern University: Assistant Professor of Educational Research (Application review begins October 31, 2025)
- Until filled – Georgia Southern University: Assistant Professor of Elementary Mathematics Education (Application review begins November 5, 2025)
- Until filled – Georgia Southern University: Assistant Professor of Secondary Science Education (Application review began October 23, 2025)
- Until filled – Georgia State University: Professor of Practice in Learning Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Application review begins December 1, 2025)
- Until filled – Grand Valley State University: Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education (Application review began October 10, 2025)
- Until filled – Indiana University: Assistant Professor of Foundations and Secondary Education with Expertise in Educational Research (Application review began April 9, 2025)
- Until filled – Indiana University Bloomington: Barbara B. Jacobs Endowed Chair & Director of the Center for Research on Learning and Technology (Application review began October 20, 2025)
- Until filled – Longwood University: Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education
- Until filled – Metropolitan State University of Denver: Assistant Professor of Mathematics with Mathematics Education Specialty
- Until filled – National Louis University: Assistant Professor of Secondary Math Education
- Until filled – National Louis University: Assistant Professor of Secondary Science Education
- Until filled – Navajo Technical University: Assistant Professor of Secondary Math Education
- Until filled – Neumann University: Assistant or Associate Professor – Quantitative/Qualitative Methodologist in Educational Leadership Doctoral Program
- Until filled – New Mexico Highlands University: Assistant or Associate Professor – Teacher Education Math and Science (STEM) (Application review begins November 1, 2025)
- Until filled – Northeastern Illinois University: Assistant Professor Secondary Mathematics Education
- Until filled – Old Dominion University: Assistant/Associate Professor of Secondary Mathematics Education (Application review begins November 1, 2025)
- Until filled – Pacific Lutheran University: Assistant Professor of Inclusive Education
- Until filled – Ramapo College of New Jersey: Assistant Professor of Teacher Education – STEM Methods
- Until filled – Saint Vincent College: Rita McGinley Endowed Chair in Early Learning and Children's Media (Application review begins October 30, 2025)
- Until filled – Southern Methodist University: Postdoctoral Fellow in Education Research (Application review began July 7, 2025)
- Until filled – SUNY Brockport: Assistant Professor of Adolescence Mathematics Education
- Until filled – SUNY Cortland: Assistant Professor of Educational Technology (Application review began September 24, 2025)
- Until filled – SUNY Old Westbury: Adjunct Instructor - Elementary Teacher Education
- Until filled – Texas A&M University: Assistant/Associate Professor – Learning Technologies and Performance Systems
- Until filled – Texas A&M University: Associate Professor or Full Professor of Learning Design and Technology (Application review begins December 1, 2025)
- Until filled – The University of Texas at Austin: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of AI in Learning and Education (Application review began October 10, 2025)
- Until filled – Towson University: Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education
- Until filled – University of California, Santa Cruz: Supervisor of Teacher Education in Math and/or Science (Application review began June 16, 2025)
- Until filled – University of Cincinnati: Assistant Professor in Elementary/Middle Science Education (Application review begins November 15, 2025)
- Until filled – University of Cincinnati: Assistant Professor in Instructional Design and Technology (Application review began October 15, 2025)
- Until filled – University of Florida: Assistant/Associate Professor of Science Education (Application review begins November 19, 2025)
- Until filled – University of Georgia: Assistant Professor of Science Education (Application review began October 20, 2025)
- Until filled – University of Houston: Assistant Professor in Science Education
- Until filled – University of Iowa: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Math Education
- Until filled – University of Kentucky: Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation, Quantitative Methods
- Until filled – University of Massachusetts Amherst: Assistant Professor of Elementary Mathematics Education (Application review begins November 15, 2025)
- Until filled – University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Kaput Center for STEM Education and Innovation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Science Education & Learning Sciences
- Until filled – University of Oklahoma: Assistant Professor of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum – Mathematics Education (Application review begins November 1, 2025)
- Until filled – University of Oklahoma, Department of Educational Psychology: Assistant Professor of Qualitative Research (Application review begins November 17, 2025)
- Until filled – University of Pennsylvania: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Education (Application review begins November 1, 2025)
- Until filled – University of South Carolina Upstate: Assistant or Associate Professor of Middle Level/Secondary Mathematics Education
- Until filled – University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Post-doctoral Research Associate – Educational Measurement and Statistics (Application review begins November 15, 2025)
- Until filled – University of Utah, Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute: Assistant/Associate Professor of AI and Emerging Technologies in Teaching and Learning (Application review begins November 15, 2025)
- Until filled – University of Wisconsin-Madison: Assistant or Associate Professor in Educational Policy Studies with Focus on Education, Environment, and Society (Application review begins November 12, 2025)
- Until filled – University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education (Application review began October 23, 2025)
- Until filled – Utah Tech University: Instructor of Practice or Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Application review began October 20, 2025)
- Until filled – Vanderbilt University: Faculty Positions in Artificial Intelligence and Education in Organizations (Application review begins November 15, 2025)