Funding

What’s New in the 2023 DRK-12 Solicitation

The new DRK-12 solicitation (NSF 23-596) introduces several changes and updates compared to the previous solicitation (NSF 20-572). Proposal writers should take note of the differences outlined in this document.

Author/Presenter

CADRE

Year
2023
Short Description

The new DRK-12 solicitation (NSF 23-596) introduces several changes and updates compared to the previous solicitation (NSF 20-572). Proposal writers should take note of the differences outlined in this document.

Slides & Recording from the 2021 DRK-12 Solicitation Webinar

On July 7, 2021, National Science Foundation's (NSF) DRK-12 Program Lead, Dr. Mike Steele, gave an overview and answered questions about the Discovery Research PreK-12 Program's solicitation (20-572). Learn more about this STEM education research funding opportunity. Proposal deadline October 6, 2021.

VIEW: JULY 7 RECORDING | JULY 22 RECORDING

Author/Presenter

Mike Steele

Lead Organization(s)
Year
2021
Short Description

On July 7, 2021, National Science Foundation's (NSF) DRK-12 Program Lead, Dr. Mike Steele, gave an overview and answered questions about the Discovery Research PreK-12 Program's solicitation (20-572). Learn more about this STEM education research funding opportunity. Proposal deadline October 6, 2021.

Migrating NSF Proposal Preparation and Submission from FastLane to Research.gov

NSF is taking proactive steps to incrementally move the preparation and submission of all proposals from FastLane to Research.gov. On May 12, 2021, representatives from NSF's Division of Information Systems presented an overview of the Research.gov Proposal Submission System and the latest enhancements, including a demo site to explore the system before working on proposals. The session included a walk-through of how to quickly and easily create a proposal, upload proposal documents, manage senior personnel, and much more using NSF's user-friendly and intuitive Research.gov system. 

Author/Presenter

Sonya Arora

Stephanie Yee

Lead Organization(s)
Year
2021
Short Description

On May 12, 2021, representatives from NSF's Division of Information Systems presented an overview of the Research.gov Proposal Submission System and the latest enhancements, including a demo site to explore the system before working on proposals.

A Collection of COVID-19 Information for Researchers, Parents, and Teachers

This collection (in progress) shares resources to help researchers, parents, and teachers navigate changes to education and education research brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

NSF and Project-related Information

Author/Presenter

CADRE

Year
2020
Short Description

A collection shares resources to help researchers, parents, and teachers navigate changes to education and education research brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Webinar Resources: Informational Webinar on DRK-12 Solicitation (20-572)

NSF program directors Rob Ochsendorf and Mike Steele presented on the revised DRK-12 Solicitation (2

Author/Presenter

Robert Ochsendorf

Michael Steele

Year
2020
Short Description

NSF program directors Rob Ochsendorf and Mike Steele presented on the revised DRK-12 Solicitation (20-572), giving an overview of the revisions and sharing important information and key takeaways from the solicitation.

2019 Informational Webinar on DRK-12 Solicitation 17-584 Resources

Watch a Recording of the 2019 DRK-12 Solication Webinar (use the bookmarks on left side of recording to jump to content of interest): http://edc.adobeconnect.com/pe5bkk9btgs7/

View 2019 Slides

Author/Presenter

Robert Ochsendorf

Karen King

Year
2019
Short Description

NSF program directors provide information on the DRK-12 program and solicitation in this webinar.

2018 Informational Webinars on DRK-12 Solicitation 17-584 Resources

Watch a recording of the 2018 DRK-12 Solication Webinar (use the bookmarks on left side of recording to jump to content of interest): 

Author/Presenter

Robert Ochsendorf

Karen King

Year
2018
Short Description

NSF program directors provides information on the DRK-12 program and solicitation in this webinar series.

2017 Informational Webinars on DR K-12 Solicitation 17-584 Resources

Author/Presenter

Robert Ochsendorf

Year
2017
Short Description

NSF program director provides information on the DR K-12 program and solicitation in this webinar series.

Tips for Developing NSF Proposals

This tip sheet is one of a series developed for early career STEM education researchers. It offers tips for writing NSF proposals. 
Author/Presenter

CADRE

Year
2017
Short Description

This tool is designed for early career STEM education researchers to offer tips for writing grant proposals. The advice largely comes from National Science Foundation-funded awardees who have graciously shared information about their own proposal writing experiences. Their perspectives are a good complement to the official NSF guidelines.

2016 NSF CAREER Program Webinar Resources

We are currently experiencing issues with the recording of the Mar 15th  NSF CAREER Program Webinar. We are working with Adobe on resolving the issues and will post the recording as soon as we are able.

Visit our Early Career page for related resources, including a recording of the 2015 NSF CAREER Program Informational Webinar.

Meet the Presenters:

Author/Presenter

Michelle Cirillo

Karen King

Melissa Luna

Bill Zahner

Barbara Berns

Year
2016
Short Description

The 2016 NSF CAREER Program Informational Webinar was held Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 3:00 PM EST.

The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations.

Hosted by CADRE, this webinar provided an informational overview of the program with perspectives from the NSF and PIs on active CAREER grants.