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NSF - Informal Science Education (ISE)

Program Summary

NSF's ISE program invests in projects that develop and implement informal learning experiences designed to increase interest, engagement, and understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by individuals of all ages and backgrounds, as well as projects that advance knowledge and practice of informal science education. Projects may target either public audiences or professionals whose work directly affects informal STEM learning.

Submission limits:

Additional Information 

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06520/nsf06520.htm

Deadlines

Letter of Intent

By submitting this form, applicant attests that s/he has read and meets the sponsor's eligibility criteria for this program.  Special instructions: 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 your complete reviews (not just summary) must be included with LOI.
LOI form: http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/ovcr/research/funding/forms/0600.doc

Limited Competition Instructions

If requested, submit one electronic copy of a White Paper containing the following:

1. One (1) Page cover page with following information:
   1. Name & departmental affiliation of PI, Co-PIs, senior personnel
   2. Sponsor and sponsor program name 
   3. Title of White Paper proposal
   4. Lead PI Contact Information
   5. Unit Business Manager or Grant Coordinator contact information
   
   
2. Three (3)-page summary narrative addressing the intent of the program announcement, specifically:
   1. How your proposal addresses the intent of Program Announcement
   2. What PI & team expect to accomplish
   3. Expected overall significance

   Note: Three-page limit is inclusive of tables, figures, or other graphical data.  You may add up to one additional fourth page to be used exclusively for references

3. Attach the following for PI, CoPIs, and key personnel:
   1. Two page CV
   2. 1 page current and pending support
   
   
4. Optional (to be included in transmittal email):
   1. Identify potential individuals to review proposal - reviewers should not have a personal stake in outcome of this competition
   2. Identify reviewers to exclude - this information will remain confidential
   3. Note if this is a resubmission.  If so, attach any peer review comments received from either from prior internal competition or from external sponsor

Narrative must be 12-point font; minimum acceptable margin is ½ inch all around. No budget is required.