PDC30: Developing a Competitive Educational Research Proposal for the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Research on Learning

Session Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

This half-day course aids researchers in submitting proposals to the NSF Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Environments (DRL). The course focuses on: 1) funding programs and opportunities in DRL; 2) characteristics and significant changes in DRL’ s major programs; 3) NSF’ s proposal review process and merit review criteria; 4) characteristics of competitive proposals; and 5) common weaknesses of proposals.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Instructors

• Ellen McCallie, National Science Foundation

• Karen D. King, National Science Foundation

• Michael J. Ford, National Science Foundation/University of Pittsburgh