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The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) is a prestigious award established in 1995 by the White House and administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This program honors individuals who mentor individuals from underrepresented groups in STEM, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and those from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nominations are open for both individual and organizational awards, inviting submissions from various sectors such as industry, academia, government, and non-profits. The program specifically encourages nominations from all regions in the U.S., including territories and areas designated for support under the NSF's Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).

Awardees receive a $10,000 prize, a Presidential certificate, and an invitation to a recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C., where they can engage with STEM educators and policymakers. Up to 16 awards are available for nominations submitted by the deadline of October 3, 2014. PAESMEM awardees play a vital role in advancing the nation's workforce in STEM fields.

• The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.076 Education and Human Resources.
• This funding opportunity was created on May 22, 2014 and posted on May 22, 2014.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 3, 2014 Submission Window Date(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposers local time) June 02, 2014 October 03, 2014 Nominations Due on Friday, October 3, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• The funding agency has allocated a total of $160,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 16 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
• Who May Submit Proposals Proposals may only be submitted by the following Nominees for the Individual PAESMEM award must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents in industry, academia, primary and secondary education, military, non profit organizations, foundations, and government. Some exceptions apply for federal employees.Individual nominees must have at least five years of sustained, exceptional mentoring with demonstrated impact on individuals historically underrepresented in STEM. Groups that arehistorically underrepresented in STEM include women, persons with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities (African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders). Individuals from disadvantaged socioeconomicbackgrounds as well as early career scientists are eligible mentees. Nominees for the Organizational PAESMEM award must be affiliated with a U.S. educational institution or agency, corporation, foundation, military or government agency, or not for profit organization. The Organizational nominee may be a mentoring program or activity within an organization. Organizational nominees must have at least five years of sustained, exceptional mentoring with demonstrated impact on individuals historically underrepresented in STEM. Groups that arehistorically underrepresented in STEM include women, persons with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities (African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders). Individuals from disadvantaged socio economicbackgrounds as well as early career scientists are eligible mentees. Who May Serve as PI An individual nominee (Individual) must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Nominees may be federal government employees except for those identified in the a hrefhttps://www.nsf.gov/cgi bin/good bye Please see opportunity for further information. Addtional information on exceptions for federal government employees may be obtained ata hrefhttps://www.nsf.gov/cgi bin/good bye Please see opportunity for further information. Former Individual award recipients of the PAESMEM award are not eligible to submit a nomination in this competition. Former organizational awardees within 10 years of receiving a PAESMEM award are not eligible to submit a nomination in this competition.

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