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The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for STEM Education works to develop a well-informed citizenry and a capable workforce of scientists, technicians, engineers, mathematicians and educators.

EDU's programs support STEM education at all educational levels and in a variety of settings. The directorate:

Funds cutting-edge research and evaluation projects across all STEM disciplines and STEM projects — through scholarships, fellowships, centers, alliances, networks, curriculum development and institutional capacity building.

Invests in research and other activities aimed at making education and career opportunities available to all Americans.

EDU was formerly the Directorate of Education and Human Resources.

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EDU updates

IPA program director job opportunities at the NSF Directorate for STEM Education

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U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs:

Next Required Due Date: November 4, 2026

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TechAccess: AI-Ready America

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National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)

Next Required Due Date: November 18, 2026

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Division of Graduate Education (EDU/DGE)

Supports graduate students and the development of innovative programs to prepare tomorrow's leaders in STEM fields.

Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (EDU/DRL)

Supports innovative research, development and evaluation of learning and teaching across all STEM disciplines in formal and informal learning settings.

Division of Undergraduate Education (EDU/DUE)

Strengthens STEM education at two- and four-year colleges and universities by improving curricula, instruction, assessment, laboratories, infrastructure and collaborations.

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Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Initiative

This national initiative focuses on enhancing U.S. leadership by accelerating the participation of groups that have historically been excluded from or underserved in STEM.

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National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Program

Supports interdisciplinary traineeships that advance ways for graduate students in research-based master's and doctoral degree programs to pursue a range of STEM careers.

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Publication date: July 6, 2021

Last updated: September 18, 2025

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