PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation
National Science Foundation
Description
- What it is: An NSF Engineering program called Professional Formation of Engineers: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF).
- Purpose:
- Support new research on how people become engineers (the education, experiences, values, and ethics that shape the engineering profession).
- Grow the number of researchers studying engineering formation.
- Who should apply: Engineering faculty with little or no prior experience in social science or educati…
The PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) program has two goals: 1) Support research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE), and 2) Increase the community of researchers conducting PFE research. PIs are expected to have little or no experience conducting social …
Source
Grant ID
20-558
Funding Source
National Science Foundation
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Eligibility Information
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following:
-Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities.
-Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their fa…
Awards & Funding
Total Funding
$3M
Award Floor
$200,000
Funding Amount
Discretionary