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Opportunities

Looking for funding for a special project, coursework, or professional development? The MET Grants application portal is now open for the winter cycle of grants, scholarships, and awards. Applications are due by November 1, 2020. MET has nearly 30 different grants available to NCTM Members to meet your needs.

Scholarships and Awards for Preservice Teachers

  • Prospective Middle School Mathematics Teacher Course Work Scholarship

  • Prospective 7–12 Secondary Teacher Course Work Scholarship

  • Prospective Teacher NCTM Annual Meeting Attendance Award

Coursework and Scholarship Grants for In-Service Teachers

  • Advanced Mathematics Education Coursework Scholarship for Grades 9–12 Teachers

  • Mathematics Graduate Coursework Scholarship for Grades PK–5 Teachers

  • Mathematics Graduate Coursework Scholarship for Grades 6–8 Teachers

  • Mathematics Graduate Coursework Scholarship for Grades 9–12 Teachers

  • Professional Development Scholarship Emphasizing History, Number Theory, or Discrete Mathematics

  • Program of Mathematics Study & Active Professionalism Grant

Professional Development Grants

  • Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grant

  • Fostering Support of Mathematics Learning in Multilingual Classrooms (PK–12)

  • Future Leader Initial NCTM Annual Meeting Attendance Award

  • School In-Service Training Grant (PK–5)

  • School In-Service Training Grant (6–8)

  • School In-Service Training Grant (9–12)

  • Teacher-Leader Professional Learning Grant (PK–12)

  • Teacher Professional Development Grant (PK–5)

  • Teacher Professional Development Grant (6–8)

  • Teacher Professional Development Grant (9–12)

Research Grants

  • Classroom Research Grant (PK–6)

  • Classroom Research Grant (7–12)

  • PK–8 Preservice Teacher Action Research Grant

Other Grants

  • Connecting Mathematics to Other Subject Areas Grant (9–12)

  • Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching (K–8)

  • Engaging Students in Learning Mathematics Grant (6–8)

  • Enhancing Student Mathematics Learning through the Use of Tools and Technology Grant (PK–12)

  • Equity in Mathematics Grant (6–12)

  • Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grant (PK–8)

  • Using Music to Teach Mathematics Grant (PK–2)

The Mathematics Education Trust (MET) was established in 1976 to channel the generosity of contributors through the creation and funding of grants, awards, honors, and other projects that support the improvement of mathematics teaching and learning.

Have questions or need assistance? Please contact NCTM Member Services at 800-235-7566, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or nctm@nctm.org.

Looking for opportunities to find the joy in mathematics? The Joyful Math Online calendar and website provides a wealth of interactive opportunities for students, teachers, or anyone passionate about mathematics! Visit their website at: https://mathcommunities.org/#joyful-math

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October 5, 2020: This video includes mathematical modeling of what happened with COVID-19 in relation to contact tracing.