Grants will be peer-reviewed by an advisory committee established by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund with final approval by its Board of Directors. Critiques of proposals will not be provided.
The following selection criteria will be used:
- Quality of proposal and how requested equipment, materials, and supplies relates to an engaging, innovative, hands-on curriculum, lesson plan, or project in science or mathematics
- Impact of the PRISM award on students and teachers as demonstrated in the project plan
- Quality of the professional development activity and relationship to the implementation of the equipment, materials, and supplies to be used in the classroom or afterschool (if professional development funds are requested)
- Reasonable budget that aligns with classroom or afterschool science and/or mathematics activities
- Eligibility of teaching professional
- Application documents meet outlined eligibility criteria and guidelines
- Support of principal