Summary

The goal of the NC Space Grant K-12 Professional Development Program is to provide funding to initiate and carry out professional development and training for pre-service, in-service, and/or informal educators. Funded programs will have the primary goal of better equipping North Carolina educators to inspire the future science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce to pursue education and careers in aerospace-related fields.

The K-12 Professional Development Program will consider proposals that utilize the STEM content of NASA’s missions to:

• Develop, promote, or utilize new, innovative, and replicable approaches to improving STEM learning and instruction;
• Provide experiences and activities that are grounded in education research or utilize evidence-supported approaches, techniques, and tools; and
• Build linkages and connections to and from secondary education and higher education and informal education communities.

NC Space Grant anticipates making 2 to 3 awards with the maximum individual award of up to $15,000 for a one year period of performance (July 1, 2010–June 30, 2011). Proposing institutions are required to provide 100% cost-matching (1:1) using non-federal funds. In other words, if $15,000 is requested from NC Space Grant, then $15,000 must be provided as match. Facilities and Administrative (F&A, or overhead) costs are not allowed.

Eligibility

Competition is open to individuals at active NC Space Grant university member institutions. Individuals must be qualified to serve as a principal investigator at their respective institution and be U.S. citizens. Permanent residents, foreign nationals and resident aliens may apply for funding but with budget restrictions (see Program Announcement).

U.S. public/private schools, school districts, museums, and other not-for-profit educational organizations may apply through partnership with the lead organization. NC Space Grant encourages proposals from females, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities. Submission is limited to one proposal per investigator.

Time Line

	Program Announcement		Download PDF
	Proposals Submissions and Deadline	The 2010 Application Period has closed.
	Original Hardcopy Submission and Deadline	The original proposal with all required signatures must arrive at NC Space Grant by March 1, 2010. Late or incomplete submissions may not be considered. Hard copy submissions should be sent via express mail, commercial delivery, or courier to: Dr. Chris Brown, Director North Carolina Space Grant NCSU - Research Building II 1009 Capability Drive, Suite 210 Raleigh, NC 27606
	Expected Award Announcement	April 15, 2010
	Awards Begin	July 1, 2010*
	:	*contingent upon NC Space Grant receipt of NASA funding

Previous Faculty Award Recipients: 03-04 | 04-05 | 05-06 | 06-07 | 07-08