OpportunityTitle: Informal Science Education (ISE)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: *PI Limit:  For Communicating Research to Public Audiences projects ONLY: PI must hold an active NSF-funded research award in any NSF directorate or program.
Description: The ISE program invests in projects that promote lifelong learning of STEM in a wide variety of informal settings. Funding is provided for projects that advance understanding of informal STEM learning, that develop and implement innovative strategies and resources for informal STEM education, and that build the national professional capacity for research, development, and practice in the field.There are five categories of ISE program grants: Research; Pathways; Full-Scale Development; Broad Implementation; and Communicating Research to Public Audiences.
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CloseDateExplanation: See updated opportunity 10-565  Preliminary Proposal Deadline Date:  July 22, 2010 except CRPA proposals (which do not require preliminary proposals)    Full Proposal Deadline Date:  December 7, 2010 except CRPA proposals (which do not have deadlines)