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Tuesday, November 02, 2021

Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) Grants

Deadline: January 18, 2022

The Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program seeks to advance new approaches and evidence-based understanding of the design and development of STEM learning opportunities for the public in informal environments; provide multiple pathways for broadening access to and engagement in STEM learning experiences; advance innovative research on and assessment of STEM learning in informal environments; and engage the public of all ages in learning STEM in informal environments.

These grants support six types of programs: (1) Pilots and Feasibility Studies, (2) Research in Service to Practice, (3) Innovations in Development, (4) Broad Implementation, (5) Literature Reviews, Syntheses, or Meta-Analyses, and (6) Conferences. Based on the criteria the programs can range from instructional programming on STEM-related topics to a more hands-on approach where participants use STEM-related technologies. The number of grants/funding to be provided include: 58-99 estimated number of awards ranging from $250,000 to $3,000,000

For more information and to apply, visit the website: https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/advancing-informal-stem-learning-aisl

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