IOWA STEM TEACHER EXTERNSHIP Grant

IOWA STEM TEACHER EXTERNSHIP Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Iowa STEM Council
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Summary

The Iowa STEM Teacher Externship program connects secondary STEM educators with local workplaces to enhance their teaching practices. Externs work 200-240 hours over 5-6 weeks during the summer, earning up to $5,000 and three graduate credits from the University of Northern Iowa. This initiative aims to align education with the evolving needs of Iowa's STEM industries, providing valuable real-world experience for teachers and fostering stronger community ties.

Overview

Information Before You Apply To Be An Iowa STEM Teacher Extern The goal of an Iowa STEM Teacher Externship is to help teachers better connect the content and skills they teach to the needs of Iowa's STEM workplaces throughout our state. Iowa STEM Teacher Externships are geared toward secondary STEM educators. STEM Teacher Externs are expected to work for 200 - 240 hours for the extern host, typically starting in June and ending in July for 5-6 full-time weeks. STEM Teacher Extern hosts are often flexible in adjusting work schedules to meet the needs of their STEM teacher externs. Iowa STEM Teacher Externs earn a stipend of up to $5,000 and three graduate credits through the University of Northern Iowa's Continuing Education program paid for by the Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program. Iowa STEM Teacher Externship matches will be made based on workplace needs and teacher qualifications, skills and interests. Iowa STEM Teacher Externship placements will begin in March and will extend into the spring. Pre-service teachers are eligible to apply for the STEM Teacher Externship Program. Amount Iowa STEM Teacher Externs earn a stipend of up to $5,000 and three graduate credits through the University of Northern Iowa's Continuing Education program paid for by the Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Pre-service teachers are eligible to apply for the STEM Teacher Externship Program. If you are a student in a teacher preparation program please use the Pre-service Teacher Application.This application is for post degree teachers only.