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Find similar grantsCISE: Core Programs is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE). The NSF CISE Directorate supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in all aspects of computing, communications, and information science and engineering.
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Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Share on X (formerly known as Twitter) The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (NSF CISE) advances the frontiers of knowledge in computer science, information science and computer engineering.
Through fundamental research, cutting-edge innovation and transformative education, NSF CISE empowers discoveries that drive progress across science and society. CISE supports a wide range of academic institutions, research centers and community-based organizations across the United States and its territories.
These investments reach thousands of individuals annually, from K-12 teachers and students to undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and faculty, helping to build a strong, future-ready workforce that meets the global science and innovation demands.
Update on NSF SaTC education proposals NAIRR at 2 years: Advancing American artificial intelligence innovation and leadership TechAccess: AI-Ready America Next Required Due Date: June 16, 2026 Advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agent Ecosystems through the National Science Foundation Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (NSF PESOSE) Program Next Required Due Date: See letter for details Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) Next Required Due Date: September 1, 2026 Accelerating Research Translation (ART) View all CISE opportunities NSF initiative aims to make every American worker, business and community AI-ready NSF invests $11M to expand AI professional development for K-12 teachers nationwide NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory speeds into the design phase To achieve its mission, CISE: Supports America’s growth and global competitiveness We invest in cutting-edge research and education across all areas of computer and information science and engineering, including breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, chips and semiconductors, and quantum computing.
Fuels American innovation and prosperity Through strategic partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations with academia, industry, other federal agencies and communities across the U.S., accelerating technological developments in areas like health, education, advanced wireless research and more.
Bolsters national security By advancing research and initiatives that enhance the nation's cyberinfrastructure across all scientific and engineering domains. CISE also supports efforts to strengthen the resilience and security of critical areas such as supply chains, digital assets and blockchain technologies.
Builds a future-ready workforce By equipping American talent with the critical computing and information technology skills necessary for success in an increasingly competitive global market.
Division of Computer and Network Systems (CISE/CNS) Supports research on computer and network systems, cyber-physical systems and cybersecurity and their role in strengthening the security and resilience of the U.S. cyberinfrastructure and cyberspace — key to national security and economic growth.
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CISE/CCF) Promotes research and education in mathematical, scientific and technological foundations of computing, communication, hardware, software and emerging technologies.
Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (CISE/IIS) Invests in research and education that explore the dynamic interactions between people, computers and information, including artificial intelligence, robotics and human-centered computing.
Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CISE/OAC) Enables transformative science and engineering by investing in design, deployment and operation of advanced research cyberinfrastructure such as advanced computing and data systems, networking and cybersecurity. CISE areas supporting NSF priorities.
Artificial Intelligence and human-AI teaming CISE supports AI research in areas such as machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing and robotics, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations to advance AI in areas of national importance and workforce training in AI.
CISE supports programs that strengthen computing education at all levels — from k-12 to postdoctoral and faculty training — and help build a strong pipeline of talent in computer and information science.
CISE invests in foundational and applied research that advances quantum algorithms, programming languages, architectures and systems to help transform computing, communications and cybersecurity and sustain U.S. leadership in quantum innovation. CISE invests in high-performance computing systems that enable researchers to tackle complex problems in science and engineering at scale — from climate modeling to genomics to AI.
Secure and resilient cyberspace CISE advances research and applications in cybersecurity to enhance security, privacy and trustworthiness in cyberspace and support innovations that strengthen national cyberinfrastructure resilience.
Communications and wireless CISE supports a portfolio of programs designed to accelerate innovation in next-generation communication technologies including wireless systems that are secure, resilient and capable of leveraging AI to adapt in real time. Learn more about CISE work in these focus areas
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