Knowles Science Teaching Foundation
2008 Teaching Fellowships
The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) is seeking applicants for Physical Science and Mathematics Teaching Fellows - individuals who have at least a bachelor's degree in a physical science, engineering or mathematics and now want to teach science or mathematics in U.S. high schools.
In addition, KSTF is recruiting for the new Biological Science Teaching Fellowships, which will begin in June 2008. KSTF seeks individuals with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary biology such as systems, computational or model-based biology. KSTF is looking for those with a commitment to changing the content and instructional focus of high school biology.
KSTF was established in 1999 to strengthen the quality of science and mathematics teaching in the United States. KSTF Teaching Fellowships support
individuals professionally and financially for up to five years through a teacher preparation program to eligibility for tenure.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must have earned at least a bachelor's degree in science,
engineering or mathematics within the past five years and be committed to teaching secondary science or mathematics in U.S. schools.
Award information:
Fellowships will be awarded to up to 15 individuals in physical science and up to 15 in mathematics. In 2008, the Biological Science Teaching Fellowships will be experimental. Only a small number of fellows willing to shape the program and accept the risk and uncertainty of a new program will be accepted.
While individuals are enrolled in a recognized teacher certification program, fellowship support includes tuition assistance and a monthly stipend as well as room, board, travel expenses and fees for summer professional development activities. Once fellows have begun teaching full-time, they are eligible to apply for instructional materials grants and school-site mentor support. Additionally, the award includes room, board and travel expenses to three Fellows' Meetings per year and membership in a professional organization.
Application information:
Application instructions can be found online at
http://www.kstf.org/.
The deadline for applications is January 14, 2008.
Only online applications will be considered.
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Mossgrove - Program Officer, Mathematics or Roseanne Rostock - Program Officer, Science
(856) 608-0001