OCE Education

The OCE (Ocean Climate and Ecosystems) Education program supports the integration of ocean research and education through two primary tracks: (1) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Program, which funds universities and marine labs to host summer internships for undergraduates interested in ocean science; and (2) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER), which funds pre‑tenure faculty to combine research with high‑quality educational activities. The program also serves as a point of contact for supplemental opportunities such as Ocean Technical Education, Research Experiences for Teachers (RET), Geoscience Veterans Education and Training Supplements (GEO‑VETS), and REU supplements, all of which have no fixed application deadlines. Although the specific solicitation (PD‑05‑1690) is archived and no new proposals are being accepted, the underlying program continues to accept annual submissions for the REU (August deadline) and CAREER (July deadline) tracks. • Primary focus: Ocean‑related research and education integration. • Target applicants: Universities, marine laboratories, and early‑career faculty in ocean sciences. • Funding mechanism: NSF grant (research‑education). • Typical award size: Not specified; historically ranges from $100 K to several million dollars. • No mandatory pre‑bid meetings or site visits. • Contact: Maria L. Uhle ([email protected]).