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- 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" 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 Mar 5, 2010 and posted on Mar 9, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 2009 Full Proposal Deadline(s) First Tuesday in March, Annually April 21, 2009 For 2009 ONLY. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organization Limit Proposals may only be submitted by the following Organization must be eligible to be an NSF awardee (see the NSF Grant Proposal Guide). Must have demonstrated outstanding and sustained mentoring and effective guidance to a significant number of underrepresented students at the K 12, undergraduate, or graduate education levels for at least five years. PI Limitp styleMARGIN 0in 0in 0pt classMsoNormalProposed nominee must be a U.S. Citizen must have affiliation with an organization eligible to be an NSF awardee must not be a Federal government employee must have demonstrated outstanding and sustained mentoring and effective guidance to a significant number of underrepresented students at the K 12, undergraduate, or graduate education levels for at least five years.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity designed to recognize and elevate exceptional mentoring that measurably broadens participation in STEM. The program focuses on mentoring efforts that increase the engagement and success of groups historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, specifically women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities. A central idea behind PAESMEM is that high-impact mentoring does more than support individual students; it builds stronger pathways, cultures, and systems that help the nation develop its STEM talent. Awardees are positioned as visible leaders and examples of effective practice in the broader national effort to strengthen the STEM workforce and talent pipeline.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary grant under NSF’s Education and Human Resources portfolio (CFDA 47.076) and is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The funding opportunity number is 04-525. NSF anticipated making about 20 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000 for the competition referenced in the source data. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility is framed around both the proposing organization and the nominee (the person whose mentoring is being recognized). Proposals may be submitted only by organizations that are eligible to receive NSF awards under the NSF Grant Proposal Guide. Beyond being an NSF-eligible organization, the submitting entity must be able to demonstrate outstanding and sustained mentoring and effective guidance provided to a significant number of underrepresented students at the K-12, undergraduate, or graduate levels for at least five years. In other words, the program is aimed at mentoring efforts with a proven record over time, not short-term or pilot activities.
For the individual nominee who would be the focus of the proposal, the requirements are specific. The proposed nominee must be a U.S. citizen, must be affiliated with an organization that is eligible to be an NSF awardee, and must not be a federal government employee. The nominee must also show the same core mentoring qualification: outstanding, sustained mentoring and effective guidance to a significant number of underrepresented students at one or more of the K-12, undergraduate, or graduate levels, maintained for at least five years. This emphasizes that PAESMEM is intended to honor consistent excellence and demonstrable outcomes in mentoring rather than a single project or isolated achievement.
In terms of timing, the program’s full proposal deadline is described as the first Tuesday in March annually, with an additional note that April 21, 2009 applied for 2009 only in the specific cycle reflected in the listing. The opportunity was posted March 9, 2009, and later archived March 5, 2010, indicating the specific announcement is historical, even though the program itself is known to run in recurring cycles when NSF publishes updated solicitations.
For applicants or institutions considering this type of award, the practical takeaway is that a competitive proposal would need to present clear evidence of long-term mentoring excellence, sustained commitment, and meaningful outcomes for underrepresented learners in STEM. The NSF framing also suggests that the strongest submissions would likely show not only the number of students reached, but also the depth and effectiveness of guidance, the persistence of results over multiple years, and the broader influence of the mentoring model on programs, departments, schools, or communities.
The administering agency is the National Science Foundation. The listing references NSF Publication 04-525 as the supporting announcement document. For access issues, the provided support contact is grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)?
PAESMEM is a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity and award program that recognizes exceptional STEM mentoring that measurably broadens participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It elevates mentoring efforts that help groups historically underrepresented in STEM succeed and persist over time.
What is the main goal of PAESMEM?
The main goal is to recognize and elevate high-impact mentoring that increases the engagement and success of historically underrepresented groups in STEM, while also strengthening pathways, cultures, and systems that build the nations STEM talent pipeline.
Which groups does PAESMEM specifically focus on supporting through mentoring?
The program specifically emphasizes mentoring that broadens participation for women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities in STEM.
Who administers this opportunity?
The administering agency is the National Science Foundation (NSF).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is described as a discretionary grant opportunity under NSFs Education and Human Resources portfolio, listed under CFDA 47.076, and categorized as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the funding opportunity number and the referenced NSF publication?
The funding opportunity number is 04-525, and the listing references NSF Publication 04-525 as the supporting announcement document.
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the estimated total funding for the referenced competition?
NSF anticipated making about 20 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000 for the competition referenced in the provided information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to submit a proposal (the proposing organization)?
Proposals may be submitted only by organizations that are eligible to receive NSF awards under the NSF Grant Proposal Guide. In addition, the submitting organization must be able to demonstrate outstanding and sustained mentoring and effective guidance provided to a significant number of underrepresented students for at least five years.
What does PAESMEM mean by "sustained" mentoring?
Based on the provided eligibility description, sustained mentoring means a proven record of outstanding mentoring and effective guidance maintained for at least five years, rather than short-term or pilot efforts.
Which education levels can the mentoring activities cover?
The mentoring can involve underrepresented students at the K-12, undergraduate, and/or graduate levels.
Does PAESMEM recognize mentoring of individual students only, or broader impacts as well?
The program framing indicates that high-impact mentoring is expected to do more than support individual students. It also builds stronger pathways, cultures, and systems, and awardees are positioned as visible leaders and examples of effective practice in the national effort to strengthen the STEM workforce.
Who must the nominee be (the individual being recognized)?
The nominee must be a U.S. citizen, must be affiliated with an organization eligible to receive NSF awards, and must not be a federal government employee. The nominee must also demonstrate outstanding, sustained mentoring and effective guidance to a significant number of underrepresented students for at least five years at one or more of the K-12, undergraduate, or graduate levels.
Can a federal government employee be nominated?
No. The nominee must not be a federal government employee.
Does the nominee need to be affiliated with an NSF-eligible organization?
Yes. The nominee must be affiliated with an organization that is eligible to be an NSF awardee.
When is the full proposal deadline?
The full proposal deadline is described as the first Tuesday in March annually. The information also notes that April 21, 2009 applied for 2009 only in the specific cycle reflected in the listing.
Is the posted opportunity current or historical?
The specific announcement described was posted March 9, 2009 and later archived March 5, 2010, indicating the listing itself is historical. The information also notes that the program is known to run in recurring cycles when NSF publishes updated solicitations.
What kinds of evidence would likely be important in a competitive proposal?
The provided description emphasizes clear evidence of long-term mentoring excellence, sustained commitment, and meaningful outcomes for underrepresented learners in STEM. It also suggests competitive submissions would likely document the number of students reached, the depth and effectiveness of guidance, persistence of results over multiple years, and broader influence on programs, departments, schools, or communities.
Where can applicants get help with access issues related to the listing?
For access issues, the support contact listed is grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
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