Organizational Change in the Professional Formation of Engineers
Posted
- Opportunity number
- PD-26-1342
- Agency
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National Science Foundation
- Applications due
- Not on record
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 47.041 Engineering
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Unrestricted
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Science Foundation is seeking applications for the Organizational Change in the Professional Formation of Engineers (ENGINEER:OC) grant program, which funds research and activities designed to revolutionize professional engineering education and workforce development at scale across eligible organizations. This opportunity supports two types of projects: innovation projects that develop and implement new cultural or curricular innovations in engineering education, and adaptation/implementation projects that build upon existing models by applying them to new contexts. Eligible applicants include all types of higher education institutions as well as academic, informal, center-based, or workplace-based engineering and engineering technology programs. Projects should expand access to high-quality engineering education pathways for diverse populations and demonstrate measurable impact on professional formation outcomes. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided materials, proposals must clearly articulate how the proposed work aligns with one of the two project types and demonstrate organizational commitment to scaling innovations. A posted date of April 17, 2026, has been established, though specific application deadlines and question submission dates are not specified in the available documentation.
Recent awards under the broader NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), under which ENGINEER:OC is classified, have ranged from $200,000 to $3,000,000 with project periods typically spanning 2 to 5 years, suggesting similar funding levels may apply to this opportunity. Projects are designed to take place at the applicant organizations themselves, which may include multi-site collaborations across higher education institutions and other engineering education providers. The program emphasizes both technical and educational innovation, with successful proposals expected to integrate research activities with meaningful educational and outreach components that enhance the professional formation pipeline for engineers.
Synopsis
The Organizational Changein the Professional Formation of Engineers (ENGINEER:OC) area supports research and activitiesthat revolutionize the professional formation of engineersat scale. This effort helps NSF expand access to high-quality engineering education and workforce development pathways for all.
Projects should take place at organizations that support the professional formation of engineers. These include all eligible types of higher education institutions. These also include other academic, informal, center-based, or workplace-based engineering or engineering technology programs.
Investigators should propose projects along one of two types:innovationprojects, andadaptation/implementationprojects. Innovation projects develop and apply new cultural or curricular innovations at a particular setting. These innovations can represent the first practical implementation of established theory. In contrast,Adaptation/Implementationprojects build on past work to adapt existing models to new contexts.
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