The call for applications is now closed. 

Applicants must be able to attend all of the online meetings, including a one-hour kick-off meeting on January 26th at 1:00 PM EDT/ 10:00 AM PDT and small group meetings every week for one hour at 1:00 PM EDT/ 10:00 AM PDT from February - April 2024 (exact dates TBD). The FMN is open to all to apply. 

The application collects basic contact and institutional information and includes answers to the following questions:

• Which module do you want to customize and implement during the FMN? 
• Your current awareness of and/or interest in the 4DEE Framework.
• What ideas do you have to adapt the module before implementing them in your course(s)? (about 100 words)

Once accepted into the Network, participants should commit to the following activities:

• Attending all one-hour weekly sessions during the spring semester (February - April 2024).
• Sharing the module you wish to 4DEEize and implement with the FMN members.
• Implementing portions of the module in formal or informal sessions or workshops during the FMN.
• Participating in surveys and focus groups to optimize the FMN experience as needed.
• Sharing educational products on the QUBESHub and 4DEE Website, to be recognized as ESA Education Scholar and receive the $1000 stipend.
• Contribute to a session at the virtual 4DEE showcase.
• Organize a workshop or presentation and travel to selected conferences in the following year with additional travel support of up to $2200 provided. The deadline is August 2025.

It is important that all participants are able to commit to the full experience. The greatest benefits of these experiences are generated in interactions with colleagues. Your contributions will be critical to the success of this program and will be invaluable to the education community.