Sponsor:
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Summary:
IGE projects are expected to generate potentially transformative models for improvements in graduate education and workforce development that prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers for the full range of possible STEM career paths to advance the nation’s STEM enterprise. IGE is dedicated to (a) piloting, testing, and validating innovative approaches to graduate education, and (b) generating the knowledge required for the customization and implementation of the most successful, transformative ones. The primary beneficiaries for IGE projects must be master’s and/or doctoral students in STEM-designated degree programs.
For more information, view the full Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program solicitation.
Award:
$300,000 – $500,000 for a project length up to 3 years
Limited Submission Requirements and Timeline:
Institutions are permitted to participate in up to two (2) proposals as a lead organization on a non-collaborative proposal or as a lead organization, non-lead organization, or subawardee on a collaborative proposal.
Only proposals approved by the Division of Research and Economic Development may be submitted to this program. For such approval, Principal Investigators must first submit a one-to-two page white paper to preaward@boisestate.edu by Monday, November 29, 2021.
Your white paper should include:
- A list of the key team members, including collaborators. Please note if Boise State will serve as a non-lead or subawardee on another organization’s proposal.
- A brief summary of the graduate education model or approaches that will be piloted and tested, or the existing pilot that will be adopted or expanded, as part of the IGE project.
- A description of the disciplinary field(s) involved, the knowledge that will be generated to inform implementation and adaptability of transformative approaches to STEM graduate education, and how the project is responsive to a need and/or opportunity.
If selected to submit a full proposal, PIs must ensure that proposals meet all requirements stated in the RFP, in the announcement, and in the implementing laws and regulations related to this state grant program.
Key Submission Dates:
- November 29, 2021 – White paper due to preaward@boisestate.edu.We encourage you to cc your Dean for visibility as well
- December 3, 2021 – Internal Awardees Notified
- March 18, 2022 – Full proposal due to OSP
- March 25, 2022 – Full proposal due to NSF
Important Note on Requirements:
- An individual may serve as Lead Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on only one proposal submitted to the IGE program per annual competition.
- IGE welcomes proposals from early-career investigators and complements the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program’s mission and focus.
- IGE especially welcomes proposals that will pair well with the efforts of NSF Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (NSF INCLUDES) to develop STEM talent from all sectors and groups in our society.
- Activities proposed as part of the research project may include, but are not limited to, student professional skill development, career preparation and vocational counseling, faculty training, inventive partnerships, international experiences, internships, outreach, virtual networks, and mentoring. In addition, projects should utilize evidence-based strategies to broaden participation of students from diverse backgrounds.
Did you find a limited submission opportunity? Email us at preaward@boisestate.edu!