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Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation
Directorate for STEM Education (EDU)
Preparing a capable STEM workforce and a well-informed citizenry.
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NSF reorganization
Updates to reflect
the new organizational structure of EDU
are in progress. The information on this page may no longer be current.
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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.
Learn more about EDU
EDU updates
NSF launches AI and cybersecurity education solicitation, enhancing longstanding Scholarship for Service program
February 25, 2026
New leadership roles and appointments in NSF EDU
February 17, 2026
View more updates
Recent funding opportunities
Program
TechAccess: AI-Ready America
Next Required Due Date: June 16, 2026
Posted
March 25, 2026
Program
National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)
Next Required Due Date: May 27, 2026
Posted
March 23, 2026
Dear Colleague Letter
Advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agent Ecosystems through the National Science Foundation Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (NSF PESOSE) Program
Next Required Due Date: See letter for details
Posted
February 20, 2026
Program
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)
Next Required Due Date: September 1, 2026
Posted
February 19, 2026
View all EDU opportunities
Explore EDU
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.
Initiatives
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.
Learn more
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.
Learn more
Upcoming events
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
–
5:00 p.m.
NSF Introductory Webinar to FINDERS FOUNDRY
Q&As and information sessions
The NSF invites you to attend an introductory webinar on the new Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY) program.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
–
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
NSF at the AI+ Expo
Expos and open houses
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is participating in the 2026 AI+ Expo.
View all EDU events
View all past EDU events
Top
Directorate for STEM Education (EDU)
Preparing a capable STEM workforce and a well-informed citizenry.
View image credit
NSF reorganization
Updates to reflect
the new organizational structure of EDU
are in progress. The information on this page may no longer be current.
Directorate for STEM Education (EDU)
Get EDU Email Updates
Share
Share on Facebook
Share on X (formerly known as Twitter)
Share on LinkedIn
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.
Learn more about EDU
EDU updates
NSF launches AI and cybersecurity education solicitation, enhancing longstanding Scholarship for Service program
February 25, 2026
New leadership roles and appointments in NSF EDU
February 17, 2026
View more updates
Recent funding opportunities
Program
TechAccess: AI-Ready America
Next Required Due Date: June 16, 2026
Posted
March 25, 2026
Program
National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)
Next Required Due Date: May 27, 2026
Posted
March 23, 2026
Dear Colleague Letter
Advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agent Ecosystems through the National Science Foundation Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (NSF PESOSE) Program
Next Required Due Date: See letter for details
Posted
February 20, 2026
Program
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)
Next Required Due Date: September 1, 2026
Posted
February 19, 2026
View all EDU opportunities
Explore EDU
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.
Initiatives
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.
Learn more
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.
Learn more
Upcoming events
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
–
5:00 p.m.
NSF Introductory Webinar to FINDERS FOUNDRY
Q&As and information sessions
The NSF invites you to attend an introductory webinar on the new Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY) program.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
–
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
NSF at the AI+ Expo
Expos and open houses
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is participating in the 2026 AI+ Expo.
View all EDU events
View all past EDU events
Top