From NSF: The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education in one or more of the three broadly conceived Research Areas: 

• Research on STEM Learning and Learning Environments
• Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields
• Research on STEM Workforce Development

Within this framework, the ECR program supports a wide range of fundamental STEM education research activities, aimed at learners of all groups and ages in formal and informal settings.

View the ECR:Core solicitation on NSF's webpage.

Learn more about related ECR funding opportunities.