Closed · 22-548 · CFDA 47.076 · Discretionary

EDU Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, cataloged on Grants.gov.

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Award range
Closed
Status
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Close date
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Expected awards

The verdict

EDU Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER) is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. National Science Foundation that offered Varies by applicant. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

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award range
Closed
application status
47.076
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - EDU Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER) - is cataloged under number 22-548 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 47.076, posted by U.S. National Science Foundation. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 24, 2021 and last updated on December 12, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $12.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity is closed. Monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements in the next funding cycle. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

Not specified

Opportunity is Archived

Posted

December 24, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$12,000,000

Instrument

Grant

Description

ECR’s Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER) supports projects that build investigators’ capacity to carry out high-quality STEM education research that will enhance the nation’s STEM education enterprise. In addition, ECR: BCSER seeks to broaden the pool of researchers who can advance knowledge regarding STEM learning and learning environments, broadening participation in STEM fields, and STEM workforce development. Researchers institution types are particularly encouraged to submit proposals. Specifically, ECR: BCSER supports activities that enable researchers to expand their areas of expertise and acquire the requisite knowledge and skills to conduct rigorous research in STEM education. Career development may be accomplished through investigator-initiated professional development and research projects or through institutes that enable researchers to integrate methodological strategies with theoretical and practical issues in STEM education.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted December 24, 2021
Close Date Not specified
Archive Date December 13, 2025
Last Updated December 12, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "EDU Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)", offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. It is associated with CFDA program 47.076. ECR’s Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER) supports projects that build investigators’ capacity to carry out high-quality STEM education research that will enhance the nation’s ST...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $12,000,000.
How do I apply?
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