Looking for funding for a Science Project?

“Smarter, Together in the Classroom”

Funding Opportunity in the Greater St. Louis Region

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is making $125,000 available to K-12 classrooms in the Greater St. Louis region that are asking scientific questions and designing projects to explore them. The “Smarter, Together in the Classroom” program is part of a larger effort, in celebration of the company’s 125^th U.S. anniversary, to develop the next generation of passionately curious scientists.

Are you a science teacher – or do you know one who might be interested in science project funding? Submissions can be posted to the DonorsChoose.org website between now and January 13, 2016.

Teachers should follow these 10, simple steps to submit their projects:

1.     Register. Visit http://www.donorschoose.org/teachers and register for a free account.

2.     Get Started. Complete this page, including developing a title for your project.

3.     Create a Project. After setting up and activating your account, click “Create a Project.”

4.     Go Shopping. Select the items needed to execute your project and click “Transfer” when done.

Note: To qualify for funding, the total cost of your project cannot exceed $1,250.

5.     Summarize Cart. In 25-170 characters, briefly describe the purpose of the requested items.

6.     Tell Your Story. Answer a few short questions introducing your classroom to the funder. Be sure to mention your affiliation with STOM for preferential treatment in funding.

Note: To qualify for funding, you must include the phrase “Smarter, Together” in this section. You must also include the scientific question that inspired your project (e.g., “Why do plants grow at different speeds?”).

7.     Add Details. Complete this section, making sure to categorize your project under one of the following subject areas: environmental science, health and life science or applied sciences.

8.     Post a Photo. Choose a photo of your classroom or one that illustrates your project.

9.     Review and Submit. Projects receiving full funding will be announced January 25, 2016.

10.  Learn from an Adviser. Selected classrooms will benefit from project execution support by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany scientists and researchers.

Apply before the January 13, 2016 deadline! Email jhendrickson@webershandwick.com with questions.