FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program

This NOFO is for STEM education programs and activities, which is formal or informal education that is primarily focused on physical and natural sciences, technology, engineering, social sciences, and mathematics disciplines, topics, or issues (including environmental science education or stewardship).STEM education programs and activities that could be supported by this NOFO include one or more of the following as the primary objective:•Develop learners’ knowledge, skill, or interest in STEM.•Attract students to pursue certifications, licenses, or degrees (two-year degrees through post- doctoral degrees) or careers in STEM fields.•Provide growth and research opportunities for post-secondary, college and graduate students in STEM fields, such as working with researchers or conducting research that is primarily intended to further education.•Improve mentor/educator (K-12 pre-service or in-service, post-secondary, and informal) quality in STEM areas.•Improve or expand the capacity of institutions to promote or foster STEM fields

This NOFO is for STEM education programs and activities, which is formal or informal education that is primarily focused on physical and natural sciences, technology, engineering, social sciences, and mathematics disciplines, topics, or issues (including environmental science education or stewardship).STEM education programs and activities that could be supported by this NOFO include one or more of the following as the primary objective:

•Develop learners’ knowledge, skill, or interest in STEM.

•Attract students to pursue certifications, licenses, or degrees (two-year degrees through post- doctoral degrees) or careers in STEM fields.

•Provide growth and research opportunities for post-secondary, college and graduate students in STEM fields, such as working with researchers or conducting research that is primarily intended to further education.

•Improve mentor/educator (K-12 pre-service or in-service, post-secondary, and informal) quality in STEM areas.

•Improve or expand the capacity of institutions to promote or foster STEM fields

All responsible sources from academia, non-profit and for-profit organizations may submit applications under this NOFO. Foreign entities will be considered.University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) are eligible to submit white papers under this NOFO unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense UARC contract.