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CISE Core Programs (Small Projects) is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering directorate that funds fundamental research in computing and communication systems through investigator-initiated small grants. The program supports projects in algorithms, networking, human-computer interaction, programming languages, software engineering, and computer systems.
Eligible applicants are U.S. university researchers. Small project awards typically range up to $600,000 over three years and support one to two investigators along with graduate student researchers conducting foundational computing research.
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Computer and Information Science and Engineering : Future Computing Research (Future CoRe) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Computer and Information Science and Engineering : Future Computing Research (Future CoRe) NSF's implementation of the revised 2 CFR NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website .
These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.
Important information for proposers All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements.
Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.
Updates to NSF Research Security Policies On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an Important Notice providing updates to the agency's research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
Supports foundational and interdisciplinary research across all aspects of computing, communication and information science and engineering to advance the future of technology, systems and human-centered innovation. Supports foundational and interdisciplinary research across all aspects of computing, communication and information science and engineering to advance the future of technology, systems and human-centered innovation.
The NSF CISE Directorate supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in all aspects of computing, communications, and information science and engineering through the following Future Computing Research (Future CoRe) programs: Algorithmic Foundations (AF) program; Communications and Information Foundations (CIF) program; Computer Systems Research (CSR) program; Computing Education Research (CER) program; Cyber-Physical System Foundations and Connected Communities (CPS) program; Foundations of Emerging Technologies (FET) program; Human-Centered Computing (HCC) program; Information Integration and Informatics (III) program; Networking Technology and Systems (NeTS) program; Robust Intelligence (RI) program; and Software and Hardware Foundations (SHF) program; The CISE Future Computing Research program anticipates a portfolio of awards with a range of budgets and durations, including projects of smaller scope.
Project durations and budgets must be commensurate with the scope of the proposed work up to the maximum limit of $1,000,000 with a duration up to 4 years. Typical projects are approximately $150,000 to $250,000 per year and are 3 to 4 years in duration. Projects are discouraged from exceeding $300,000 in any single year.
Estimated program budget, number of awards, and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.
Funded as part of this Program Algorithmic Foundations (AF) Communications and Information Foundations (CIF) Computer Systems Research (CSR) Computing Education Research Cyber-Physical System Foundations and Connected Communities (CPS) Foundations of Emerging Technologies (FET) Human-Centered Computing (HCC) Information Integration and Informatics (III) Networking Technology and Systems (NeTS) Software and Hardware Foundations (SHF) Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CISE/CCF) Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (CISE/IIS) Division of Computer and Network Systems (CISE/CNS)
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Project Description per PAPPG guidelines: Research objectives and rationale, proposed activities and methodology, assessment mechanisms for success, personnel qualifications and resources
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of higher education and non-profit research organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 - $600,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
CISE Core Programs (Small Projects) is funded by National Science Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
The solicitation lists 5 required documents: Full Research Proposal per PAPPG guidelines, Project Personnel and Partner Organizations list (supplementary document), Data Management and Sharing Plan, Mentoring Plan, and Broadening Participation in Computing Plan (optional). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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