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Looking for an Evaluator

Post an ATE evaluation RFP and connect with evaluators to evaluate your project

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Looking for ATE RFPs

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What is an evaluation RFP?

RFP stands for request for proposal. These documents describe the need for an evaluator to work with a project or organization and solicit a work proposal. As the liaison between ATE grant seekers and evaluators, EvaluATE created the ATE Evaluation RFP Repository for ATE projects and grant seekers to post calls or requests for proposals (RFPs) to find and eventually hire evaluators willing and able to work with them on their ATE project. Conversely, this is also a place for evaluators to find ATE RFPs.

ATE Grant Seeker or Project

Outline your guidelines and requirements

Clearly communicate your needs to potential evaluators.

Submit your RFP to EvaluATE

Your project is on the way to connecting with evaluators ready to support your goals.

Get approved and go live

EvaluATE will check to make sure your project is affiliated with the NSF ATE program and post to the repository for evaluators to view.

Get connected

Evaluators interested in your RFP can reach out to you directly.

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What else do you need to know?

What is typically included in an ATE evaluation RFP?

An ATE evaluation RFP generally includes a brief overview of the project, including objectives, intellectual merit, and broader impact, project timeline, budget allocated for the evaluation and any available resources, instructions on how evaluators should respond to the RFP, and contact information primary person managing the RFP process, usually including an email address and phone number.

Can evaluators respond to my RFP through EvaluATE’s website?

No, evaluators will use the contact information provided in your RFP to reach out directly to your project. To make sure you don’t miss out on any opportunities, provide up-to-date contact details and clearly identify a primary contact person in your RFP.

How long will my RFP remain posted?

Your RFP will remain posted until the deadline you specify in your submission.

Who looks at this repository?

The repository is open to the public, so anyone can view it, including evaluators who have previously worked with ATE or NSF projects, evaluators who specialize in STEM education, other projects, and anyone interested in exploring ATE.

Post your ATE evaluation RFP!

EvaluATE provides an opportunity for NSF ATE grant seekers or funded projects to share their call for evaluators. Complete the following form to submit your ATE evaluation RFP.

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Evaluators

Steps to Submitting a Great ATE evaluation RFP

Explore available opportunities

Browse a range of ATE projects looking for evaluators where you can make an impact.

Find your perfect match

Use the search tools to find opportunities that align with your expertise and interests.

Connect and collaborate

Reach out to the project’s contact and start a conversation.

ATE Evaluation RFP 101

What else do you need to know?

Can I respond to an RFP if I haven’t worked with an ATE project before?

Yes, this repository is open and available to anyone who is interested in evaluating ATE projects. EvaluATE hopes to attract qualified evaluators to connect with ATE grant seekers and projects.

Can I respond to my RFP through EvaluATE’s website?

No, you will use the contact information provided in the RFP to reach out directly to the project. Please let us know if the contact information in an RFP is out of date.

Who can post to this Repository?

Only groups who are submitting a proposal to or already funded by the NSF ATE program can post evaluation RFPs in this repository.

When will I hear back from the potential client?

EvaluATE hosts this repository to support the connection between those looking for evaluators and evaluators looking for clients. We are not involved in the process of choosing or contracting evaluators. For more information on a specific RFP, follow up with the contact listed in the RFP.

Start your search on EvaluATE’s RFP Repository

EvaluATE provides an opportunity for NSF ATE grant seekers or funded projects to share their call for evaluators. View the Repository to see which projects fit your expertise and interests.

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