Education Enhancement Grants assist with the development of activities, programs, resources and personnel necessary to enhance biotechnology education and work force training. The maximum award is $100,000.
Who May Apply
North Carolina non-profit institutions, including K-12 schools, school systems, community colleges, private colleges, universities and museums are eligible to apply.
Application Deadline
Aug. 19, 2009, noon
- One submission a year;
- Proposals must be submitted using the electronic application form; and
- Faxes and e-mail will not be accepted.
Support
Appropriate categories of support may include laboratory equipment, supplies, salary, professional development and travel.
The program will fund these types of projects:
- Planning
Planning of projects for major new programs or activities. (An award made for planning offers no assurance of follow-up funding from the Biotechnology Center.) - Program, Curriculum or Course Design
The design and first-year implementation of degree programs, program tracks, curricula, or courses that initiate or strengthen capabilities for biotechnology education and work force training at any educational level. - Enhancement Activities
Projects or activities that strengthen the institution's resources for biotechnology education or work force training. - Instructional Materials
The development of instructional materials that meet clear objectives, address specific audiences and have applicability in settings statewide. - Faculty Development
Education and training of full-time faculty in the scientific knowledge, skills and techniques required to better incorporate biotechnology into existing or new courses. - Recruitment
Some aspects of student recruitment programs, especially at the high school or undergraduate levels, can be funded. Consult with Education and Training Program staff before submitting such proposals.