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Hispanic Serving Institutions: Equitable Transformation in STEM Education (ETSE)

The Equitable Transformation in STEM Education (ETSE) program is a funding initiative offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the United States. It aims to support Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in their efforts to achieve greater equity and improve outcomes for students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees.

Application Requirements

  • Applicants must be accredited HSIs in the U.S.
  • Proposals can be submitted under various tracks, each with specific requirements. These may include:
    • Departmental/Division Transformation Track (DDTT): Focuses on STEM education transformation within a specific department or division.
    • Institutional Transformation Track (ITT): Aims for broader institutional changes to improve STEM education across the HSI.
    • Emerging Faculty Research Track (EFRT): Supports research projects by early-career HSI faculty focused on broadening participation in STEM fields.
  • Detailed requirements and eligibility criteria are available in the official NSF ETSE solicitation [National Science Foundation ETSE program ON National Science Foundation (.gov) new.nsf.gov].

Benefits

  • Funding for projects aimed at increasing recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of Hispanic and other underrepresented students in STEM fields at HSIs.
  • Support for developing and implementing evidence-based practices that promote equity and success in STEM education.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with other HSIs through the HSI-Net network of resource hubs.

Type

Competitive grant funding

Award

  • Grant amounts vary depending on the chosen track:
    • DDTT: Up to $1 million for up to 3 years.
    • ITT: Up to $3 million for up to 5 years.
    • EFRT: Up to $200,000 for up to 2 years.

Location

The program is open to accredited HSIs in the United States. However, funded projects may involve collaborations with institutions across the country.

Deadline

Sep 11, 2024.

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