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Research Experience for Teachers (RET): Supplement Opportunity

U.S. National Science Foundation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

This letter is to call your attention to an activity that will enable K-12 science educators to participate in projects funded by the Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) at the National Science Foundation (NSF). The goal of the Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) activity is to enhance the professional development of K-12 science educators through research experience at the emerging frontiers of science in order to bring new knowledge into the classroom. BIO strongly encourages all its grantees to make special efforts to identify talented teachers who can participate in this RET supplement activity to integrate research and education.

Grant Summary

Research Experience for Teachers (RET): Supplement Opportunity is a U.S. National Science Foundation grant providing $3K to $10K for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

sciencetechnology

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

$3K$10K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Research Experience for Teachers (RET): Supplement Opportunity from U.S. National Science Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. National Science Foundation before the deadline.
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Research Experience for Teachers (RET): Supplement Opportunity: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Research Experience for Teachers (RET): Supplement Opportunity?

Research Experience for Teachers (RET): Supplement Opportunity is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Research Experience for Teachers (RET): Supplement Opportunity provide?

Research Experience for Teachers (RET): Supplement Opportunity provides between $3K and $10K per award from U.S. National Science Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Research Experience for Teachers (RET): Supplement Opportunity deadline?

Research Experience for Teachers (RET): Supplement Opportunity accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, U.S. National Science Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Research Experience for Teachers (RET): Supplement Opportunity?

To apply for Research Experience for Teachers (RET): Supplement Opportunity, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.

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