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Find similar grantsEngineering Research Centers (ERC) is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation, Directorate for Engineering (ENG). The NSF Engineering Research Centers (ERC) program funds large, multi-institutional research centers designed to integrate engineering research, education, and innovation to address major national and societal challenges.
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Gen-4 Engineering Research Centers (ERC) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Gen-4 Engineering Research Centers (ERC) Archived funding opportunity This document has been archived. Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements .
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Convergent Research and Innovation through Inclusive Partnerships and Workforce Development Supports collaborative, interdisciplinary research partnerships between universities and industry to advance engineered systems, drive technological innovation and cultivate a globally competitive engineering workforce for significant societal impact.
Founded in 1984, the Engineering Research Centers (ERC) program brings technology-based industry and universities together in an effort to strengthen the competitive position of American industry in the global marketplace.
These partnerships are expected to establish cross-disciplinary centers focused on advancing fundamental engineering knowledge and engineered systems technology while exposing students to the integrative aspects of engineered systems and industrial practice.
The goal of the ERC program has traditionally been to integrate engineering research and education with technological innovation to transform and improve national prosperity, health, and security. Building upon this tradition, NSF is interested in supporting ERCs to develop and advance engineered systems, which if successful, will have a high Societal Impact.
The ERC program supports convergent research (CR) that will lead to strong societal impact. Each ERC has interacting foundational components that go beyond the research project, including engineering workforce development (EWD) at all participant stages, where all participants gain mutual benefit, and value creation within an innovation ecosystem (IE) that will outlast the lifetime of the ERC.
These foundational elements are integrated throughout ERC activities and in alignment with the Center's vision and targeted societal impact. The overall impact of the ERC program is expected within the Engineering Community, the Scientific Enterprise, and Society.
Updates and announcements NSF ERC competition continues, new solicitation anticipated in 2026 ERC program FAQ, webinar materials, and consultation times now available August 5, 2024 - Engineering Research Center Program Q&A Webinar August 4, 2022 - Engineering Research Centers Q&A Session June 27, 2022 - Engineering Research Centers Webinar Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for Engineering (ENG) Division of Engineering Education and Centers (ENG/EEC)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. academic institutions are required to lead the center, typically forming multi-university partnerships. The lead institution must grant engineering degrees at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Engineering Research Centers (ERC) is funded by U.S. National Science Foundation, Directorate for Engineering (ENG). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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MGPV Travel Grant is sponsored by Geological Society of America (GSA), Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, Volcanology Division. MGPV Travel grants support student travel to the annual GSA meeting. Applications are restricted to active graduate or undergraduate students who are the presenting authors of an accepted abstract at the annual GSA meeting.
Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science (ROSES) - 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science is sponsored by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD). This omnibus research funding opportunity includes various program elements, with rolling submissions for Earth Science research through August 2026. Proposers to Earth Science using the NASA Center for Climate Simulation high-end computing facility must include specific budget details.
NSF 26-514, 26-515 and 26-518 put $310 million and up to 850 awards on rolling submission with zero per-PI limits, while chemistry rations two proposals a year and materials rations one. The Engineering directorate ran this experiment eight years ago. When NSF tried it in Earth Sciences, proposal volume fell 59 percent. Here is what that history predicts, and how to use a directorate that is not counting your submissions.
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