641089 - 2026 STEM Teacher Externships Educator Application
Funding Opportunity Details

IowaSTEM

Final Application Deadline: May 8, 2026 5:00 PM

Description

• Description

  Information before you apply to be a STEM Teacher Extern: 

  • The goal of a STEM Teacher Externship is to help teachers connect classroom content and skills to the needs of Iowa's STEM workplaces throughout our state. 
   
  • Teacher Externships are targeted towards licensed secondary STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) classroom educators.
   
  • Externs are expected to work for 200 - 240 hours for the extern host, typically starting in June and ending in July or August for 5-6 full-time weeks. The calendar of hours, days, weeks worked are mutually worked out between extern and host.
   
  • STEM Teacher Externs earn $20 per hour for a stipend of up to $5,000 and three graduate credits paid for by the STEM Teacher Externships program. A list of course requirements can be found below or on the attachments tab of Iowa Grants
   
  • This application is for post degree teachers only.
   
  • Submitting an application does not guarantee a placement in the program. Placements begin on March 2^nd . Applications received before March 2^nd will be given priority.
   
  • This application takes approximately 20-25 minutes to complete.
   
  • This application will be shared with prospective hosts. Please give detailed answers to help in the selection process.

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