The purpose of the Research on Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning (RETTL) program is to fund exploratory and synergistic research in emerging technologies (to include, but not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and immersive or augmenting technologies) for teaching and learning in the future. The program accepts proposals that focus on learning, teaching, or a combination of both. The scope of the program is broad, with special interest in diverse learner/educator populations, contexts, and content, including teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and in foundational areas that enable STEM (e.g., self-regulation, literacy, communication, collaboration, creativity, and socio-emotional skills). Research in this program should be informed by the convergence (synthesis) of multiple disciplines: e.g., learning sciences; discipline-based education research; computer and information science and engineering; design; and cognitive, behavioral, and social sciences. Within this broad scope, the program also encourages projects that investigate teaching and learning related to futuristic and highly technological work environments.
Award Information:
Anticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant
Estimated Number of Awards: 20
Contingent upon availability of funds.
Anticipated Funding Amount: $19,000,000
Each project will be funded for a duration of 3 years and up to a total funding amount of $850,000.
Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.
Due Dates:
Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitter’s local time):
January 25, 2021
Deadline for FY 2021 competition
October 18, 2021
Deadline for FY 2022 competition
October 17, 2022
Deadline for FY 2023 competition
For more information about eligibility and submission instructions, please refer to the NSF page here.
