PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)
PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. Max award: Not specified. Applications close on Nov 10, 2026.
| Opportunity number | 20-558 |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | Not specified |
| Award floor | $200,000 |
| Total program funding | $3,000,000 |
| Expected awards | Not specified |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Summary (excerpt)
The PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) program has two goals: 1) Support research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE), and 2) Increase the community of researchers conducting PFE research. PIs are expected to have little or no experience conducting social science or education research. PFE: RIEF is not intended for established researchers in engineering education or other social science fields to initiate n…
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