**Exploring New Horizons in STEM Education**
**A Fresh Opportunity for Postdoctoral Research**
The Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) is proud to announce an exciting initiative aimed at empowering recent doctoral graduates. The STEM Education Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (STEM Ed PRF) Program is here to support ambitious projects that promise to enrich the research capabilities, skills, and methodologies within the realms of STEM and STEM Education. This initiative is not just about funding; it’s a stepping stone for those who’ve recently completed their doctoral studies in STEM fields, education, and related areas.
**A Dual Approach to Fellowship**
Our program is unique in its structure. While we are committed to supporting organizational postdoctoral fellowship projects through this solicitation, we also offer a parallel path for individual awards via the STEM Ed IPRF. Our goal is broad and inclusive: to diversify the community of researchers dedicated to exploring STEM learning, participation, and workforce development. We’re calling on a wide array of researchers to step forward—women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups in STEM. Additionally, we highly encourage applications from those who have roots in community colleges and minority-serving institutions, including but not limited to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and others.
**Empowering Organizations and Fellows Alike**
The STEM Ed OPRF awards are designed to do more than just fund projects. They’re about building an ecosystem that nurtures postdoctoral fellows, providing them with the resources and guidance to dive deep into ongoing research, foster independent studies, and craft a personalized professional development journey. Under the mentorship of sponsoring researchers, fellows are expected to dedicate their full attention to the fellowship, immersing themselves in a transformative experience that promises to shape the future of STEM education.
**Join Us in Shaping the Future**
This initiative represents a unique opportunity for organizations and recent doctoral graduates alike to contribute to the evolving landscape of STEM education. By fostering a diverse and dynamic community of researchers, we’re not just advancing knowledge—we’re paving the way for a more inclusive and innovative future in STEM fields. Let’s embark on this journey together, exploring new frontiers in education and research.