Title
Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL)
Agencies
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Description
The Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program seeks to advance new approaches to 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.
The AISL program supports six types of projects: (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.
Estimated Number of Awards: 60 to 85
Pending availability of funds, it is anticipated that about 15-20 Pilots and Feasibility Studies awards, 8-10 Research in Service ToPractice awards, 10-15 Innovations in Development awards, 4-6 Broad Implementation awards, 8-10 Literature Reviews, Syntheses,and/or Meta-analyses awards, and 12-18 Conference awards will be made. AISL will also fund 8-10 awards made through the EAGER,RAPID, Research Coordination Networks (RCN) mechanisms and 2-4 each CAREER awards and REU supplements.
Anticipated Funding Amount: $33,000,000 to $44,000,000
More Information
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17573/nsf17573.pdf
Submission Limits
An institution or organization may serve as lead on no more than three (3) proposals submitted to the November deadline. However, an institution or organization may partner as a subaward on other proposals submitted. Furthermore, An individual may be included as a Principal Investigator (PI) /Co-PI on no more than three (3) proposals submitted to the November deadline.
Deadlines
Internal Notice of Intent |
Jun 22, 2018 |
Notification of Internal Competition |
Jun 23, 2018 |
Internal Pre-proposal |
Jul 13, 2018 |
Results of Internal Competition |
Aug 3, 2018 |
Agency Notice of Intent/Pre-proposal |
N/A |
Agency Proposal |
Nov 7, 2018
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