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Geoscience Education (GeoEd)
NSF 10-512
Program Summary
The Geoscience Education (GeoEd) Program is part of a portfolio of programs within the Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) that seeks to increase public understanding of Earth system science and foster recruitment, training and retention of a diverse and skilled geoscience workforce for the future. The program achieves these goals by supporting innovative or transformative projects that improve the quality and effectiveness of formal and informal geoscience education at all educational levels, increase the number of students pursuing geoscience education and career paths, broaden participation of traditionally underrepresented groups in the geosciences, and promote public engagement in Earth system science.
In FY 2010 and FY 2012, the GeoEd program invites proposals in four main areas:
- advancing public Earth system science literacy, particularly through strengthening geoscience education in grades K-14 and informal education settings;
- fostering development and training of the diverse scientific and technical workforce required for 21st century geoscience careers;
- utilizing modern technologies to facilitate and increase access to geoscience education and/or develop innovative approaches for using geoscience research activities and data for educational purposes; and,
- establishing regional networks and alliances that bring together scientists, formal and informal science educators, as well as other stakeholders, in support of improving Earth system science education and broadening participation in the geosciences
Awards
Track 1 (Pilot) proposals: The maximum amount that can be requested is $150,000, but the average award size is anticipated to be on the order of $100,000. Track 1 projects can have a maximum duration of two years.Track 2 (Integrative Collaborative) proposals: The maximum amount that can be requested is $500,000, but the average award size is anticipated to be on the order of $400,000. Track 2 projects can have a maximum duration of four years.
Submission Limits
UIC can only submit one Track 2 proposal. There are no institutional limits on Track 1 proposals.Additional Information
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10512/nsf10512.htmDeadlines
| UIC Internal Letter of Intent (Mandatory) | January 10, 2010 |
| UIC Internal Competition | TBD |
| Sponsor Full Proposals | March 8, 2010 |
Letter of Intent
- By submitting this form, applicant attests that s/he:
- has read and meets the sponsor's eligibility criteria for this program.
- If selected, may be required to modify certain portions of their proposal in order to conform to any program changes identified in the revised NSF IGERT program guidelines, once released.
- OVCR may reserve submission slots for previously submitted but unfunded proposals that received highly competitive ratings from the external sponsor. These will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Vice Chancellor. For consideration, scanned copies of complete reviews (not just summary) must be included with LOI.
- OVCR will reserve submission slots for renewal proposals to any sponsor.
- Email form to RDS@uic.edu, attn: Tony Halford, with IGERT LOI in subject line
LOI form: http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/ovcr/research/funding/forms/0600.doc
Depending upon the number of LOIs submitted, OVCR might be required to facilitate an internal peer review process to select UIC’s submission(s) to this program. Those submitting LOIs will be contacted regarding the need to submit a white paper.
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