STEM Research Grants provide middle and high school teachers in the US and territories with funding to support authentic student research projects in STEM fields. Grants offer either $1,000 in research kits or up to $5,000 for specialized equipment. Projects focus on experimentation, engineering design, or invention and are typically entered into science fairs and STEM competitions. The grant excludes funding for traditional classroom instructional materials.
Eligible applicants are teachers working with students in grades 6-12 in the US and US territories.