| Intended Outcome | Eligible Scholars and Fellows | Length of Required Teaching Commitment | |
| Track 1: Scholarships and Stipends (S&S) up to $1,200,000 with a duration of up to 5 years | Develop K-12 STEM teachers in high-need school districts (a.k.a. high-need LEA) | Noyce-eligible STEM undergraduate majors & STEM professionals | 2 years/year for which scholarship support was received |
| Track 2: Teaching Fellowships (TF) up to $3,000,000, with a duration of up to 6 years | Noyce-eligible STEM professionals | 4 years | |
| Track 3: Master Teaching Fellowships (MTF) up to $3,000,000, with a duration of up to 6 years | Develop K-12 STEM teacher leaders in high- need school districts(a.k.a. high-need LEA) | Experienced and exemplary K-12 STEM teachers with a bachelor's degree or master's degree in their field | 5 years |
| Track 4: Noyce Research up to $1,000,000, with a duration of up to 5 years | Research effectiveness and retention of K-12 STEM teachers in high-need school districts(a.k.a. high-need LEA) | N/A | N/A |
| Capacity Building up to $100,000, with a duration of up to 1 year | Prepare for future Noyce submission | N/A | N/A |
Closed on Aug 25, 2026
Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
U.S. National Science Foundation · Opportunity number 23-586
Details summarized from the official notice as of Aug 26, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | 23-586 |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 47.076 |
| Posted | May 9, 2023 |
| Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $3,250,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 77 |
| Estimated total program funding | $68,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Science technology and other research and development |
| Last updated here | Aug 26, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
The National Science FoundationRobert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (Noyce)invites innovative proposals that address the critical need for recruiting, preparing, and retaining highly effective elementary and secondary mathematics and science teachers and teacher leaders who persist as classroom teachers in high-need Local Education Agencies (LEA), (a.k.a. high-need school district). To achieve this goal, Noyce supports talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) undergraduate majors and professionals to become effective K-12 STEM teachers. It also supports experienced, exemplary K-12 STEM teachers to become teacher leaders who continue as classroom teachers in high-need school districts. NSF welcomes submission of proposals to this funding opportunity that include the participation of the full spectrum of talent in STEM,e.g., as PI, co-PI, senior personnel, postdoctoral scholars, graduate or undergraduate students or trainees.In addition, the Noyce program supports research on the effectiveness and retention of K-12 STEM teachers in high-need school districts. Noyce offers four program tracks:Track 1: The RobertNoyce Teacher Scholarships and Stipends (S&S) Track, Track 2: The NSF Teaching Fellowships (TF) Track, Track 3: The NSFMaster Teaching Fellowships (MTF) Track, and Track 4: The Noyce Research Track. In addition,Capacity Buildingproposals are accepted from proposers intending to develop a proposal in any of the program's tracks. Noyce also supports conference proposals focused on improving STEM teacher preparation. Proposals that support authentic Research Experiences in STEM Settings (RESS) for Noyce and/or non-Noyce pre-service and in-service STEM teachers are also invited.
Table 1:Categories of Noyce Funding*
*Awards may exceed the budget maximums through Collaboration Incentives for engagement of community colleges in Capacity Building or Track 1 projects, engagement with Noyce awards in Track 4 projects. See Section III: Award Information for additional details.
The budgets for conference proposals or for authentic Research Experiences in STEM Settings should be commensurate with the proposed work and must be discussed with a Noyce Program Officer prior to submission.
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Proposals may only be submitted by the following: (For all submissions) One or more Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) (two- and four-year IHEs, including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the U.S.; consortia of such institutions; or U.S. nonprofit organizations (e.g., nonprofit research institutions, research museums) offering a teacher education or residency program. (In addition to the above, for Track 4: Noyce Research submissions only) Professional societies or similar organizations that are directly associated with educational or research activities. *Who May Serve as PI: For Track 1: S&S, Track 2: TF, and Track 3: MTF, the PI team must include at least one faculty member with an advanced STEM degree who is currently housed in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics department and at least one education faculty member from an education department or equivalent at a participating or partnering U.S. institution of higher education. For Track 4: Noyce Research, the PI team must include at least one individual with expertise and experience in STEM education research and at least one individual with an advanced degree in a STEM discipline. For Capacity Building, there are no restrictions on who may serve on the PI team.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
Past awards for this program
Totals for assistance listing 47.076 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 23, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.
| Year | Listing | Awards | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47.076 | 14 | $335,416,836 | $23,958,345 |
| 2025 | 47.076 | 24 | $789,328,716 | $32,888,697 |
| 2024 | 47.076 | 21 | $738,800,371 | $35,180,970 |
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