EDU Core Research
National Science Foundation
The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education in one or more of the three broadly conceived Research Areas: Research onSTEM Learning and Learning Environments, Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields, andResearch on STEM Workforce Development. Within this framework, the ECR program supports a wide range of fundamental STEM education research activities, aimed at learners of all groups and ages in formal and informal settings. Fundamental researchgenerates knowle
Funding
Award size
$1M – $10M
Award ceiling
2500000
Type
Grant
Dates
Deadline
Next 90 days
Posted
05/15/2026
Closes
2026-10-01
Eligibility
Eligibility
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Program
Funding area
Science and Technology and other Research and Development - ST
Opportunity #
21-588
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov