Greetings Colleagues, 

 

NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program NSF 23-586 

Program Page: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/robert-noyce-teacher-scholarship-program-0 

Guidelines: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2023/nsf23586/nsf23586.htm 

Due date: August 29, 2023

Note: As a result of the CHIPS and Science Act, the cost sharing requirements that appeared in previous grants have been waived for new Noyce grants. 

 

The National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (Noyce) is calling for proposals to address the urgent need for recruiting, preparing, and retaining highly effective mathematics and science teachers who will make a lasting impact in high-need Local Education Agencies (LEA), also known as high-need school districts. 

 

Noyce is dedicated to supporting talented undergraduate STEM majors and professionals in their journey to become exceptional K-12 STEM teachers. NSF believes in empowering experienced STEM teachers to become influential leaders who will continue teaching in high-need school districts. By participating in this program, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the full spectrum of diverse talent in STEM. Furthermore, Noyce provides funding for research that focuses on the effectiveness and retention of K-12 STEM teachers in high-need school districts. NSF offers four program tracks: 

• Track 1: The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarships and Stipends (S&S) Track: This track provides scholarships and stipends to support aspiring STEM teachers. 
• Track 2: The NSF Teaching Fellowships (TF) Track: This track offers fellowships to experienced STEM teachers who wish to enhance their teaching skills and become influential teacher leaders. 
• Track 3: The NSF Master Teaching Fellowships (MTF) Track: This track supports exemplary K-12 STEM teachers who aspire to become master teachers and make a significant impact in their classrooms. 
• Track 4: The Noyce Research Track: This track supports researchers who are dedicated to investigating the effectiveness and retention of K-12 STEM teachers in high-need school districts. 
• Track 5: Capacity Building proposals that encourage conference proposals that focus on improving STEM teacher preparation as well as proposals that support authentic Research Experiences in STEM Settings (RESS) for both Noyce and non-Noyce pre-service and in-service STEM teachers. 

Consider submitting a proposal to make a difference in the lives of students and contribute to the advancement of STEM education in high-need school districts through Noyce. Your expertise and dedication are vital in shaping the future of our education system. Please contact me if you would like to submit a proposal or are interested in forming a cross-disciplinary team to apply for the NSF Noyce scholarships program.  

 

Table 1: Categories of Noyce Funding* 

Tracks	Intended Outcome	Eligible Scholars and Fellows	Length of Required Teaching Commitment
Track 1: Scholarships and Stipends (S&S)   up to $1,200,000 with a duration of up to 5 years	Develop K-12 STEM teachers in high-need school districts (a.k.a. high-need LEA)	Noyce-eligible STEM undergraduate majors & STEM professionals	2 years/year for which  scholarship support was received
Track 2: Teaching Fellowships (TF)  up to $3,000,000, with a duration of up to 6 years	Develop K-12 STEM teachers in high-need school districts (a.k.a. high-need LEA)	Noyce-eligible STEM professionals	4 years
Track 3: Master Teaching Fellowships (MTF)  up to $3,000,000, with a duration of up to 6 years	Develop K-12 STEM teacher leaders in high- need school districts (a.k.a. high-need LEA)	Experienced and exemplary K-12 STEM teachers with a bachelor's degree or master's degree in their field	5 years
Track 4: Noyce Research  up to $1,000,000, with a duration of up to 5 years	Research effectiveness and retention of K-12 STEM teachers in high-need school districts (a.k.a. high-need LEA)	N/A	N/A
Capacity Building  up to $100,000, with a duration of up to 1 year	Prepare for future Noyce submission	N/A	N/A

 

*Awards may exceed the budget maximums through Collaboration Incentives for engagement of community colleges in Capacity Building or Track 1 projects, engagement with Noyce awards in Track 4 projects, or engagement with minority-serving institutions in any Noyce submission. See Section III: Award Information for additional details. 

 

The budgets for conference proposals or for authentic Research Experiences in STEM Settings should be commensurate with the proposed work and must be discussed with a Noyce Program Officer prior to submission. 

 

Thank you. 

--Iwan