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PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)

U.S. National Science Foundation · Opportunity 20-558 · Awards from $200,000

Opportunity Number20-558
Award Floor$200,000
Award CeilingNot stated in the listing
Cost Sharing / MatchingNot required by the listing
Application DeadlineNov 10, 2026 — 27 days left as of Oct 14, 2026
Last Updated on Grants.govOct 5, 2026
Who Can ApplyOther applicants

Eligibility

*Who May Serve as PI: The PFE: RIEF program is designed to expand the community of engineering faculty equipped to conduct research in professional formation of engineers. At least one (co) PI must be a member of an engineering department A

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About This Opportunity

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 science or education research. PFE: RIEF is not intended for established researchers in engineering education or other social science fields to initiate new projects. Those researchers should consider the …

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