PhysTEC will release a new request for proposals in May to fund networks of organizations that work together to collectively recruit, prepare, and support more highly qualified physics teachers.
The pre-proposal deadline will be June 14, 2024, at 5 p.m. in the applicant's local time.
PhysTEC has offered various grants to enable member institutions to establish and grow physics teacher education (PTE) programs and communities of physics teacher educators. We have also developed a new professional development initiative focused on invested faculty who are not quite ready to seek direct funding for their PTE programs.
Each of these opportunities has provided prestige, professional development, and tools and resources for institutions to develop thriving programs. They have also include travel support to participate in the annual PhysTEC Conference.
Past PhysTEC Opportunities
Regional Networks
Regional Networks focus on creating regional coalitions of PTE programs that share information and effective practices for mutual improvement.
Budget: $15,000 over 2 years
See Legacy Regional Network grant awardees
PhysTEC Fellows
The PhysTEC Fellows program provides direct support for boosting faculty efforts to improve their PTE programs and gain additional resources.
Recruiting Sites
Recruiting Sites focus on building institutional commitment for your PTE program and recruiting students into it.
Budget: $25,000 over 2 years
See Legacy Recruiting Site awardees
Comprehensive Sites
Comprehensive Sites get support for building a comprehensive physics teacher education program.
Budget: $300,000 over 3 years
See Legacy Comprehensive Site awardees
External Funding Opportunities
The National Science Foundation has several programs that can support preservice teachers or the programs that prepare them, including: