Society for Science - STEM Research Grants Application
STEM Research Grants provide support to U.S. middle and high school teachers engaging their students in authentic STEM research. Over 8 years, $775,000 has been awarded to 367 teachers. Priority consideration is given to schools that support students who underrepresented or underserved in STEM.
Teachers can apply for up to $5,000 in funding to purchase specialized equipment, to receive a set of pre-selected equipment valued at $1,000, or both. If selected, a teacher will receive either funds or a package, not both. Additional special funding is available in 2024 for teachers in middle Tennessee!
For the purposes of this grant, a research project is defined as an independent investigation by a student involving experimentation, engineering design, or invention. The grant is not intended to support whole class sets of materials for traditional classroom instruction. Independent research projects are frequently entered into science fairs and other STEM research competitions. Equipment for large team competitions is not eligible.
Applications must be submitted as final before midnight EASTERN TIME on December 2, 2024 to be considered.
Eligibility
- Teachers must be employed full-time by a school that includes at least one grade between 6th and 12th grade in the United States (including US territories) and will be asked to provide proof of employment.
- Preference will be given to teachers at schools that are composed of at least 25% students who are underserved or underrepresented in STEM. This includes students from low income households, students of a race or ethnicity underrepresented in STEM, students with disabilities, or other demographics that teachers may explain in their applications.
- A school can receive up to $5,000 in any combination of kits or funds every 3 years.
- Funds must be accepted by the school or a nonprofit organization associated with the school such as a parent teacher association. This institution must sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Society as the Grant Administrator.
- Applications must be completed by teachers themselves of their own accord, as a reflection of their interest in supporting students long-term. This grant is not intended as a method of funding an individual project at the request of a student.
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Process
1. Register (Open an Account)
Click on the "Register" link.
2. Login
To complete or edit your application, log in to the STEM Research Grant with your email and password.
3. Create an Application
Select the application from the dropdown list to begin a new application.
4. Save
As you are completing the form, your responses can be saved as a DRAFT until all the required information is completed. As each section is complete, you will see a 
appear in the category tab when the form is saved. At any time, you can download and print your form by clicking on the Download Button in the Form Summary section.
5. Submit
On completion, save your form as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your form for your records by clicking on the download button in the Form Summary section in the right column.
For any questions, please reach out to grants@societyforscience.org.
Log In/Register
First time visitor? Use the "Register" button. Once you submit your registration, use the "Log in" button and start your online application.
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