Physics

National Science Foundation
Physics (PHY)
The NSF'S DIVISION OF PHYSICS (PHY) is the unit of the Federal Government with primary responsibility for the health of physics research and education in the nation's colleges and universities. The Division is comprised of disciplinary programs covering experimental research in the following major subfields of physics: Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics; Biological Physics; Elementary Particle Physics; Gravitational Physics; Nuclear Physics; Particle and Nuclear Astrophysics; Physics at the Information Frontier; and Education and Interdisciplinary Research and a Theoretical Physics program covering Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Elementary Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics, and Mathematical Physics. Biological Physics, Gravitational Physics and Physics at the Information Frontier support both theoretical and experimental projects.

http://www.nsf.gov/dir/index.jsp?org=MPS

National Science Foundation
Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI)
The Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) activity supports research by faculty members of predominantly undergraduate institutions through the funding of (1) individual and collaborative research projects, (2) the purchase of shared-use research instrumentation, and (3) Research Opportunity Awards for work with NSF-supported investigators at other institutions.

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5518

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental Education Grants Program
The goal of the ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANTS PROGRAM,(EE), is to support projects that enhance the public’s awareness, knowledge, and skills to make informed and responsible decisions that affect environmental quality. To be considered EE, a project must be based on sound science and promote environmental stewardship.

http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html

Department of Education
IES: Mathematics and Science Education Research grants
The mission of the U.S. DEPT. OF ED. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES (IES) MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH PROGRAM is to develop and evaluate mathematics and science interventions (e.g., curricula, instructional approaches) and assessments.

http://ies.ed.gov/funding/

NASA
2007 Faculty Fellowship Program
The goal of the NASA Faculty Fellowship Program (NFFP) is to provide faculty at U. S. colleges and universities an opportunity to engage in NASA research at one of the participating NASA Centers or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/postsecondary/grants/index.html

National Science Foundation
Course Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI)
The CCLI program seeks to improve the quality of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for all undergraduate students. The program supports efforts to create new learning materials and teaching strategies, develop faculty expertise, implement education innovations, assess learning and evaluate innovations, and conduct research on STEM teaching and learning. The program supports three types of projects representing these different phases of development, ranging from small exploratory investigations to large, comprehensive projects.

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5741

National Science Foundation
Major Research Instrumentation (MRI)
The MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION (MRI) PROGRAM seeks to improve the quality and expand the scope of research and research training in science and engineering, and to foster the integration of research and education by providing instrumentation for research-intensive learning environments.

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5260

National Science Foundation
Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGER)
The SGER program funds small-scale, exploratory, high-risk research in the fields of science, engineering and education normally supported by NSF. Investigators are strongly encouraged to contact the program officer prior to submission to ensure that their project meets the guidelines.

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501093

Smithsonian Institution
In-Residence Fellowships
The SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION IN-RESIDENCE FELLOWSHIP provide opportunities for postdoctoral and senior investigators to conduct research in the following fields: animal behavior, ecology, environmental science (including an emphasis on the tropics), astrophysics, astronomy, earth sciences, paleobiology, evolutionary and systematic biology, history of science and technology, materials research and molecular biology.

http://www.si.edu/ofg/start.htm

Research Corporation
Cottrell College Science Award
The Cottrell College Science Awards support research in astronomy, chemistry, and physics at public and private, predominantly undergraduate colleges. The projects proposed are judged on the basis of scientific originality, significance, feasibility, and the ability of the institutional environment to sustain the activity.

http://www.rescorp.org/grants.php