§ Federal grant opportunity · NSF 21-588
EDU Core Research (ECR:Core)
National Science Foundation is accepting applications for EDU Core Research (ECR:Core). The deadline is October 1, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.
Key facts
- Funder
- National Science Foundation
- Application deadline
- October 1, 2026
- Award range
- Award amount not published
- Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Research, Science & Technology
- Opportunity number
- NSF 21-588
Program overview
Full Proposal Deadline Date: October 1, 2026 Program Guidelines: NSF 21-588 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 ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities This is an NSF Upcoming Due Dates item.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Science Foundation.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before October 1, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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