Career Awards for STEM Teachers
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Who can apply
According to the instructions below, both reports must be submitted by the due date, August 15.. Financial Report The Financial Report must be completed by the school district’s financial officer using the CAST financial report form in ProposalCentral.. Teachers with the following license may apply: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, a Comprehensive Science License (secondary), or middle grades science.
About this opportunity
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Career Award for STEM Teachers recognizes outstanding STEM teachers in North Carolina public primary and secondary schools. The award provides $175,000 over five years. It is available to North Carolina teachers with an outstanding performance record in educating children and demonstrating a solid knowledge of STEM content. This award presents opportunities for professional development and collaboration with other master STEM teachers who will help ensure their success as teachers and their satisfaction with the teaching field. The award allows schools and school districts to develop and fully empower teachers as leaders in the field. Teachers working in hard-to-staff, economically deprived classrooms in North Carolina will receive special consideration. Effor...