Society for Science — STEM Research Grants
This program provides support to U.S. middle and high school teachers to engage their students in authentic STEM research.
Key facts
- Funder
- Society for Science
- Status
- Open
- Next deadline
- December 4, 2026
- Amount
- Up to $5,000
- Who can apply
- Teachers
- Where
- United States (national)
- Topics
- STEM, Research, Classroom resources
- Official page
- https://srg.societyforscience.org/default.asp?hid=SHOW_LOGIN
- Apply
- https://srg.societyforscience.org/default.asp?hid=SHOW_LOGIN
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
Deadline note: NOON/12:00PM EASTERN TIME
About this funding
The STEM Research Grants offer funding to purchase specialized equipment or a set of pre-selected equipment valued at $1,000 for U.S. middle and high school teachers. Priority is given to schools lacking funding for research equipment. The grant supports independent student investigations involving experimentation, engineering design, or invention, and is not for general classroom materials or large team competition equipment. Additional special funding is available in 2026 for teachers in Tennessee. If selected, a teacher receives either funds or kits, not both.
Eligibility:
Teachers must be employed full-time by a school that includes at least one grade between 6th and 12th grade in the United States (including US territories).
Funds must be accepted by the school or a nonprofit organization associated with the school.
A school can receive up to $5,000 in any combination of kits or funds every 3 years.
Applications must be completed by teachers themselves, reflecting their interest in supporting students long-term.
How to apply
Applicants must register an account, then log in to complete the online application. Responses can be saved as a DRAFT until all required information is completed. Once ready, the form must be saved as FINAL before the deadline. AI tools may be used for mild edits (grammar, punctuation) but not to generate responses.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Society for Science — STEM Research Grants?
Teachers
How much funding does Society for Science — STEM Research Grants offer?
Up to $5,000
When is the Society for Science — STEM Research Grants deadline?
December 4, 2026. NOON/12:00PM EASTERN TIME
How do I apply for Society for Science — STEM Research Grants?
Applicants must register an account, then log in to complete the online application. Responses can be saved as a DRAFT until all required information is completed. Once ready, the form must be saved as FINAL before the deadline. AI tools may be used for mild edits (grammar, punctuation) but not to generate responses.