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EDU Core Research

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Posted: May 16, 2026
Amount: $500,000 - $2,500,000
Closes: Oct 1, 2026 (in 48 days)

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Classification and identifiers

Solicitation number: 21-588
Assistance listing (CFDA): 47.076

Amount

$500,000 - $2,500,000

Who can apply

Open to all

About this opportunity

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 knowledge and understanding with the potential for broad relevance. The potential implications of ECR fund...