DBID:	1618
Category:	Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Programs
Program:	Research Initiation Grants in Engineering Education (RIGEE)
Agency:	National Science Foundation
Deadline:	3/28/2013

Description:	This program enables engineering faculty who are renowned for teaching, mentoring, or leading educational reform efforts to initiate collaborations with colleagues in learning and cognitive sciences to address difficult, boundary-spanning problems in engineering education. At least one PI must be an engineering department member who has not received engineering education funding through EEC in the last three years. Senior faculty and faculty who have just received tenure are especially encouraged. The annual deadline is the last Thursday in March. See: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503603 for details.

Contact:	R. Alan Cheville, Program Director Engineering Education and Centers Division 4201 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22230 Tel: 703-292-7107 Email: rchevill@nsf.gov
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