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STEM Teacher and Researcher (STAR) Program

Seti Institute

Foundation Annual STEM Education Grants Grants for Science Teachers Professional Development Grants for Teachers

Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Overview

Funder: California State University's STEM Teacher and Researcher (STAR) program, hosted at SETI Institute

Geographic Scope: California (Silicon Valley area)

Program Description: A summer research program for aspiring and early career science teachers. Participants conduct authentic research while learning to translate research experience into classroom practice.

Eligibility: Aspiring and early career K-12 STEM teachers

Location: SETI Institute or nearby NASA Ames Research Center

Research Areas:

Biochemistry and the Origin and Evolution of Life on Earth
- Biologically accessible carbon
- UV resistant microbes
Planetary Science and the Search for Life in the Solar System
- Europa geology
- Mars geomorphology and spectroscopy
Astronomy and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)
- Meteor showers and their parent comets
- SETI and radio astronomy

Program Activities:

Conduct authentic research projects
Participate in local field trips to Hat Creek Radio Observatory and other scientific sites
Attend seminars, lectures, and discussions on astrobiology and pedagogy
Present research findings at end of summer

Organization: SETI Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 94-2951356)

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications and Program Details: Visit http://star-web.cosam.calpoly.edu/apply

Related Information: STAR projects are similar to REU projects detailed at http://www.seti.org/reu

Contact for Questions:

Pamela Harman: [email protected]
Phone: (+1) 650-961-6633
Email: [email protected]

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What Seti Institute actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 29
Total given: $2.03M
Median grant: $38K
Range: $6,429–$197K

By dollars: California 39%, Arizona 23%, Texas 8%. Top recipient cities: Tempe, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Los Alamitos, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.