OpportunityTitle: Science Master??s Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: *Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following:   -U.S. academic institutions in the United States, its territories or possessions that grant the Master&apos;s degree in one or more STEM disciplines andhave the capacity toprovideeducation in additional skill areas, for example, bycreating specially tailored courses inbusiness, management, or public administration, may submit proposals. Academic institutions are defined as universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Projects may involve more than one institution, but a single lead institution must accept overall management responsibility. Non-graduate degree granting institutions, nonacademic, and international organizations may serve as collaborating organizations.   *PI Limit:The PI must be on the STEM faculty of the submitting institution.
Description: The Science Master&apos;s Program prepares graduate students for careers in business, industry, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies by providing them not only with a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, but also with research experiences, internship experiences, and the skills to succeed in those careers. The program is intended to catalyze the creation of institution-based efforts that can be sustained without additional federal funding. This program is also intended to encourage diversity in student participation so as to contribute to a broadly inclusive, well-trained science and engineering workforce.
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CloseDateExplanation: Letter of Intent Due Dates (required): October 05, 2009 Full Proposal Deadlines: November 20, 2009 Accepted only if a Letter of Intent was submitted.