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Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program Grant

NSF offers this federal opportunity for work related to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.

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Potential award

$300,000–$1,000,000

Time remaining

214 days

Application load

Moderate effort

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Does your proposed work directly align with Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research, Education, Workforce Development?

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Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research, Education, Workforce Development

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Program area

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NSF offers this federal opportunity for work related to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.

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What this grant funds

The Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program is designed to encourage development and implementation of bold, new, and potentially transformative approaches to STEM graduate education training. The program seeks proposals that a) explore ways forgraduate students in STEM master’s and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to pursue a range of STEM careers, or b) support research on the graduate education system and outcomes of systemic interventions and policies.

IGE projects are intendedto generate the knowledge required for the customization, implementation, and broader adoption of potentially transformative approaches to graduate education. The program supports piloting, testing, and validating novel models or activities and examining systemic innovations with high potential to enrich and extend the knowledge base on effective graduate education approaches.

The program addresses both workforce development, emphasizing broad participation, and institutional capacity-building needs in graduate education. Strategic collaborations with the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, national laboratories, field stations, teaching and learning centers, informal science organizations, and academic partners are encouraged.

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Decision economics

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Award range
$300,000–$1,000,000
Total program funding
$14,000,000
Expected awards
20
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

Compare your program with Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research.

Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
*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 faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. - Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130-5131.
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
NSF Publication 24-529
Contact
U.S. National Science Foundation · grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov · 703-292-4203

Official deadline

March 25, 2027

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source record

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Verification
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Source
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Last checked
8/22/2026, 8:50:48 AM
Content updated
8/11/2026, 9:16:56 AM
Review
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Material changes

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  2. Updated categories.

  3. Updated amount max, amount min, application details, categories, cost share required, deadline, description, eligibility, eligibility details, expected awards, important dates, requirements, source citations, total funding.

  4. Updated tracking started.

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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program Grant.
Is Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is March 25, 2027, with 214 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/22/2026.

How much funding does Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program Grant provide?

Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program Grant lists $300,000–$1,000,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $14,000,000. NSF expects to make approximately 20 awards, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from March 25, 2027 using the preparation plan above.

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