The National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) has released two Dear Colleague Letters publicizing two funding opportunities aimed at increasing participation from K-12 teachers and high school students. The goal of the Research Experience 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. Research Assistantships for High School Students (RAHSS) aims to broaden participation of high school students, particularly those who are underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, and women in sub-disciplines where they are underrepresented.

For both programs, funding requests can be added to new or renewal BIO proposals or as a supplemental funding request to an active BIO award. Please see the Dear Colleague Letters for additional information.

Dear Colleague Letter: Research Experience for Teachers (RET)

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12075/nsf12075.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click

Dear Colleague Letter: Research Assistantships for High School Students (RAHSS)

www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12078/nsf12078.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click