Opportunity Kick-off: DoD National Defense Education Program
Opportunity Kick-off: DOD National Defense Education Program
Research Development Opportunity Kick-off events are introductions to specific funding opportunities that provide an overview of requirements, advice and lessons learned from experienced faculty, and a chance to network with other ASU faculty.
DoD is the largest employer of scientists and engineers in the United States. Therefore, the Department must maintain a robust pipeline of STEM talent by investing in pre-kindergarten through undergraduate and graduate STEM activities to ensure the DoD has enduring access to the best and brightest talent. The National Defense Education Program (NDEP) enables the DoD to cultivate and access the high-quality STEM personnel vital to national defense now and in the future. This solicitation seeks innovative approaches to support DoD STEM and Biotech education, outreach, and workforce development that aligns with DoD and Federal STEM Strategic Plans.
Funding efforts will be targeted primarily towards programs, both formal and informal, that are aligned with the Federal STEM Education Strategy’s vision for a future where all Americans will have lifelong access to high-quality STEM education, and the United States will be the global leader in STEM literacy, innovation, and employment.
The Department of Defense (DoD) seeks innovative applications for the National Defense Education Program (NDEP) in: (1) Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) education, outreach, and workforce development initiatives; (2) Biotechnology education and workforce initiatives; and (3) Enhanced Civics education pilot program. DoD intends to award multiple grants, subject to the availability of funds. Maximum grant awards will vary from $2,000,000 to $6,000,000 for a period of two (2) to four (4) years.
- White papers are due January 25, 2021
- Invitations to full technical application will be sent March 15, 2021
- Full technical applications are due April 19, 2021
Link to the DOD STEM program: https://dodstem.us/about
Link to the solicitation: https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/opportunities/instructions/PKG00264446-instructions.pdf
Previous awardee abstracts: https://dodstem.us/sites/default/files/FY19%20NDEP%20Awardees%20Abstract.pdf
Presenters:
Neal Woodbury, Interim Executive Vice President of Research
Nathan Evans, Director Operations, Global Security Initiative
Faye Farmer, Executive Director, Research Development
Date: Monday, January 4, 2021
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm MST