NSF Discovery Research PreK-12 proposals due Nov. 13

The Discovery Research PreK-12 program (DRK-12) seeks to significantly enhance the learning and teaching of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science (STEM) by preK-12 students and teachers through research and development of STEM education innovations and approaches. Projects in the DRK-12 program build on fundamental research in STEM education and prior research and development efforts that provide theoretical and empirical justification for proposed projects. Projects should result in research-informed and field-tested outcomes and products that inform teaching and learning. Teachers and students who participate in DRK-12 studies are expected to enhance their understanding and use of STEM content, practices, and skills.

The DRK-12 program has three major research and development strands: (1) assessment; (2) learning; and (3) teaching; and supports six types of projects: (1) exploratory; (2) design and development; (3) impact; (4) implementation and improvement; (5) syntheses; and (6) conferences.

Proposals are due Wednesday, Nov. 13. Complete DRK-12 guidelines are available online for you to review.

Please contact the Office of Research and Graduate Education if you are interested in pursuing this funding opportunity.