CADREk12

Through a series of capacity-building activities, the program offers Fellows the opportunity to gain insight into what it takes to be successful and effective in this field, become more familiar with NSF practices, and network with DRK-12 awardees and other early career researchers from across the country. As part of the program, CADRE Fellows: Attend a program orientation; Participate in a series of interactive webinars led by panels of DRK-12 awardees and other STEM education researchers; Take advantage of informal networking opportunities; Further develop their research agenda and professional goals; Collaborate with other Fellows on activities designed to meet the needs of early career researchers; and Meet NSF program directors, learn about the NSF proposal review process, and participate in a mock proposal review led by an NSF program director. Program activities focus on: exploring career pathways, research use and dissemination, community building, and research funding. See the 2020-21 Calendar of Activities to learn more. CADRE Fellows early career professionals who are recommended for the program by PIs or Co-PIs of active DRK-12 projects. The program is primarily designed for doctoral students in the final phases of their program after they have finished their coursework and/or other early career professionals who are engaging in research. This year CADRE will accept applications in October and the program will run from November-June. Researchers further along in their careers, for example postdocs, are encouraged to apply to the CADRE Postdoc Professional Growth Opportunity that will be announced early winter. Program Impacts