NSF 24-582: NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Fast-Track Pilot Programs (SBIR-STTR Fast-Track) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This Fast-Track Pilot Program falls under the NSF SBIR/STTR umbrella, soliciting proposals from small businesses developing game-changing technologies in broad technology areas based on groundbreaking scientific discoveries or significant engineering breakthroughs with significa…

Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning K-12 is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds the creation of cross-disciplinary research networks and a shared national hub to improve K-12 mathematics learning. With awards up to $1,500,000, the program focuses on generating and sharing high-value, AI-ready datasets that bridge the science of learning, classroom practice, and data science. Eligible applicants are non-profit, non-academic organizations directly associated with educational or research activities. The program aims to create scalable, interoperable infrastructure to advance evidence-based mathematics instruction nationwide.

High Altitude Community Observatory (HACO) Development Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). NSF supports development of high-altitude platforms for astronomical observations, including buoyant systems like aerostats for ultra-high altitude research applications. This program should be reviewed carefully against your organization's mission, staffing capacity, timeline, and compliance readiness before you commit resources to a full application. Strong submissions usually translate sponsor priorities into concrete objectives, clear implementation milestones, and measurable public benefit. For planning purposes, treat March 15, 2026 as your working submission target unless the sponsor publishes an updated notice. A competitive project plan should include a documented need statement, implementation approach, evaluation framework, risk controls, and a realistic budget narrative. Even when a grant allows broad program design, reviewers still expect credible evidence that the proposed work can be executed within the grant period and with appropriate accountability. Current published award information indicates $1,000,000 - $5,000,000 Organizations should verify the final funding range, matching requirements, and allowability rules directly in the official opportunity materials before preparing a budget. Finance and program teams should align early so direct costs, indirect costs, staffing assumptions, procurement timelines, and reporting obligations all remain consistent throughout drafting and post-award administration. Eligibility guidance for this opportunity is: Universities, research institutions, consortia If your organization has partnerships, subrecipients, or collaborators, define responsibilities and compliance ownership before submission. Reviewers often look for implementation credibility, so letters of commitment, prior performance evidence, and a clear governance model can materially strengthen the application narrative and reduce concerns about delivery risk. A practical approach is to begin with a focused readiness review, then build a workback schedule from the sponsor deadline. Confirm required attachments, registration dependencies, and internal approval checkpoints early. This reduces last-minute issues and improves submission quality. For the most accurate requirements, always rely on the official notice and primary source links associated with High Altitude Community Observatory (HACO) Development Program.

Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) - Targeted STEM Infusion Projects (TSIP) is a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds STEM capacity-building initiatives at tribal colleges and universities. TSIP supports targeted projects that strengthen STEM education infrastructure, curricula, and student engagement at institutions serving Native American communities. Eligible applicants include accredited tribal colleges and universities in the United States. Awards support faculty development, laboratory improvements, and curriculum enhancement. Deadlines are typically in the spring; applicants should consult the NSF TCUP program page for current solicitation details and award amounts.

Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Wildland fire is a powerful force on the planet, one that is rapidly accelerating in complexity beyond our current understanding. A new approach is needed. This approach requires a proactive and scalable perspective that recognizes the variety and connectedness of components of wildland fire. Coordinated scientific research and education that enables large-scale, cross-cutting breakthroughs to transform our understanding of wildland fire is urgently needed. In an era of rapid change, our society needs forward-looking research built on new frameworks that will realign our relationship with wildland fire. The Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) program invites innovative multidisciplinary and multisector investigations focused on convergent research and education activities in wildland fire. All areas of science, engineering, and education supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation are included in this program. Projects developed by a wide array of groups including, for example, academics, educators, scientists, community members, students, industry partners, practitioners, resource managers, and Tribal representatives, working together to generate new knowledge of the interactions among biological, social, geoscientific, and engineering processes encompassing multiple fields, scales, and perspectives on wildland fire are encouraged. To advance convergent research and education in wildland fire science, FIRE proposals should demonstrate strengths in one or more of the following areas: (1) new advances in data collection, storage, and sharing relevant to wildland fire dynamics, including Earth observations; (2) new modeling and computational approaches to understand wildland fire (including artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches); (3) new understanding of the cross-scale interactions of wildland fire across local, regional and global extents; (4) new insights into community adaptation and governance relevant to wildland fire; (5) new approaches to reduce the vulnerability of built infrastructure, natural fuels, and social systems to wildland fire; and (6) engagement of a variety of community members and stakeholders to promote a forward-looking approach to wildland fire science. NSF manages the review of proposals in consultation with partner organizations. Copies of proposals and unattributed reviews will be shared with the partner organizations, as appropriate. FIRE supports research proposals and conference (network) proposals that focus on one or more of the following elements: Focus area 1: Next Generation Coupled Fire Models (FIRE-MODEL) Understanding wildland fires and smoke requires new predictive approaches and models to capture the full spatial and temporal range of unresolved dynamics. Furthermore, model development efforts necessitate well-coordinated experiments ranging from laboratory to landscape scales, along with state-of-the-art data management and analysis approaches. To reduce the current large uncertainties associated with fire models and to discover new weather-fire coupling phenomena driving the increasing frequency of large-scale fires worldwide, advanced experimental, theoretical, and computational methods are needed. The impacts of improved models include increased accuracy, better integration of Earth observation data, more efficient planning of prescribed burns, effective training of work force, timely warnings, and better management of limited human/equipment resources. Successful FIRE-MODEL proposals are suggested to address the following key themes: Innovative models, methods and algorithms for fire phenomena at disparate spatio-temporal scales, including systematic quantification of various sources of uncertainties and holistic verification and validation of the developed tools and technologies;   Improvement of models with key measurable parameters spanning the full array of wildland fire factors as well as methods to bridge gaps of miss Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE). Upcoming due date listed in NSF feed.

Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) provides awards to federally recognized 1 Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to promote high quality science (including sociology, psychology, anthropology, linguistics, economics and bioeconomics, statistics, and other social and behavioral sciences; natural sciences; computer science, including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence, quantum information science, and cybersecurity), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), STEM education, research, and outreach. Support is available to TCUP-eligible institutions (see the Additional Eligibility subsection of Section IV of this solicitation) for transformative capacity-building or community engagement projects through Instructional Capacity Excellence in TCUP Institutions (ICE-TI) , Targeted STEM Infusion Projects (TSIP) , TCUP for Secondary and Elementary Teachers in STEM (TSETS) , TCU Enterprise Advancement Centers (TEA Centers) , Cyberinfrastructure Health, Assistance, and Improvements (CHAI) , and Preparing for TCUP Implementation (Pre-TI) . Collaborations led by TCUP institutions that involve non-TCUP institutions of higher education are supported through TCUP Partnerships , with the participation of other NSF programs to support the work of non-TCUP institutions. Finally, research studies that further the scholarly activity of individual faculty members are supported through Small Grants for Research (SGR) . Through the opportunities highlighted above, as well as collaborations with other National Science Foundation (NSF) divisions and directorates, and other organizations, TCUP aims to increase Native individuals' participation in STEM careers, improve the quality of STEM programs at TCUP-eligible institutions, and facilitate the development of a strong STEM enterprise in TCUP institutions' service areas. TCUP supports transformative capacity-building, community engagement, or research projects at TCUP-eligible institutions through the following funding tracks: Instructional Capacity Excellence in TCUP Institutions (ICE-TI) projects provide support to design, implement, and assess comprehensive institutional improvements in STEM education and research capacity at TCUP-eligible institutions of higher education. By strengthening STEM education and STEM education research, successful projects will increase the number of STEM students and improve the quality of their preparation. ICE-TI projects create and/or adapt and assess innovative models and materials for teaching and learning in STEM, embody knowledge about how students learn most effectively in STEM teaching and learning activities, and bring STEM disciplinary advances into the undergraduate or graduate experience. The objective of this strand is to expand STEM degrees offered by TCUP-eligible institutions or significantly enhance instructional approaches. Targeted STEM Infusion Projects (TSIP) support the attainment of a short-term, well-defined goal to improve the quality of STEM education at an eligible institution. Targeted STEM Infusion Projects could, for example, enhance academic infrastructure by systematically adding traditional knowledge to the scope or content of a STEM course, updating curricula, modernizing laboratory research equipment, developing and delivering professional development for K-12 STEM educators, or improving the computational infrastructure. The objective of this strand is to expand STEM degrees or significantly enhance instructional approaches. TCUP for Secondary & Elementary Teachers in STEM (TSETS) supports in-service professional development in STEM disciplinary or STEM education content and/or research for K-12 STEM teachers in the relevant service area. Examples of project activities include, but are not limited to, professional development involving seminar series and engagement in STEM instruction and content dur Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP). Program guideline: NSF 21-595. Upcoming due date listed in NSF feed.

CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds universities to develop AI and cybersecurity education programs and provide scholarships to students who commit to federal government service after graduation.

CyberAI SFS Program is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds AI and cybersecurity education and workforce development at accredited U.S. institutions of higher education. Formerly known as CyberCorps Scholarship for Service, the program was expanded to cover CyberAI — the use of AI in cybersecurity and the security and resilience of AI systems. Awards range from $300,000 to $2,500,000. A Scholarship Track supports students pursuing cybersecurity and AI careers with service commitments to government agencies, while an Innovation Track supports two- and four-year institutions and non-profits developing new educational approaches.

NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory - Quantum Testbeds (NQVL) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The National Quantum Initiative (NQI) Act 1  aims to ensure the continuing leadership of the United States (U.S.) in quantum information science and technology. In conformance with the NQI goals, an argument 2-5  was set forth for a renewed emphasis on identifying and fostering early adoption of quantum technologies to transform the field of Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) and to accelerate broader impacts on society. A systematic approach to maturing quantum technology platforms by integrating end-users and potential customers from other fields of science and engineering and other sectors of the economy into cycles of research, development, and demonstration should lower the barriers for end-users to pioneer new applications. NSF support for use-inspired and translational research in QISE, combined with continued strong support of the underlying foundational research, is anticipated to accelerate development of a market for quantum technologies. With this program solicitation, the Foundation is taking the next step in implementing the National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) concept as an overarching shared infrastructure designed to facilitate the translation from basic science and engineering to the resultant technology, while at the same time emphasizing and advancing its scientific and technical value. The NQVL aims to develop and utilize use-inspired and application-oriented quantum technologies. In the process, NQVL researchers will explore quantum frontiers 6 , foster the development of QISE education and workforce development strategies, engage in outreach activities at all levels, and promote input and participation from the full spectrum of talent in QISE, thereby lowering barriers at all entry points of the research enterprise. Engagement with all sectors of the United States (U.S.) QISE community will be necessary for this initiative to succeed, and, indeed, the project is designed to include participation from a full spectrum of organizations who have expertise to contribute. In particular, NSF recognizes that the involvement of industry partners is essential and will welcome these to be a part of the overall structure. Partnerships with other U.S. Federal agencies under the NQI umbrella are also encouraged. While this solicitation lays out the vision for the entire NQVL program that includes Quantum Science and Technology Demonstration (QSTD) projects, support for enabling technologies through Transformative Advances in Quantum Systems (TAQS), as well as a central coordination hub, only proposals for Design- and Implementation-phase QSTDs are solicited at this time. Submission of a QSTD:Design proposal is contingent upon the existence of a QSTD:Pilot project in the same topical area, and the positive recommendation from the Conceptual Design Review of the QSTD:Pilot project. The QSTD:Design project builds on progress made in the QSTD:Pilot phase. Submission of a QSTD:Implementation proposal is contingent upon the existence of a QSTD:Design project in the same topical area, and the positive recommendation from the Preliminary Design Review of the QSTD:Design project. The QSTD:Implementation project builds on progress made in the QSTD:Design phase. It is required that prospective PIs contact the NQVL Program Officer(s) as soon as possible, but not later than two weeks before submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation, to ascertain that the focus and budget of their proposal is appropriate for this solicitation. H.R.6227 - National Quantum Initiative Act,  https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6227 Accelerating Progress Towards Practical Quantum Advantage, A National Science Foundation Project Scoping Workshop (2022),  https://arxiv.org/abs/2210.14757 Quantum Computer Systems for Scientific Discovery, PRX Quantum 2, 017001 (2021)  https://doi.org/10.1103/PRXQuantum.2.017001 Development of Quantum InterConnects for Next-Generation Informatio NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory - Quantum Testbeds (NQVL). Program guideline: NSF 24-586. Upcoming due date listed in NSF feed.

Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) Program is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds convergent, multidisciplinary research to improve the understanding, prediction, and societal resilience to wildland fire. The program supports research spanning fire behavior, community impacts, infrastructure vulnerability, ecological interactions, and firefighter safety. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofits, state and local governments, and collaborative teams of scientists, educators, community members, industry partners, and Tribal representatives. Proposals are due April 7, 2026. Award amounts vary based on project scope. NSF requires all proposals to follow the current PAPPG guidelines and updated research security policies.

ICSSR-SNSF Joint Research Projects 2026 is sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) & Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). A bilateral research program supporting joint projects between Indian and Swiss scholars. Focus areas include 'Inequality, Justice, and Inclusion' and 'Economic Transformation,' making it ideal for financial inclusion research in remote areas.

Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The FAIROS Program seeks to support a broad range of transformative open science activities including but not limited to i.) Research, education, and socio-technical cyberinfrastructure development capacities that advance sustainable multi-disciplinary findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable (FAIR) research data management (RDM) and open science capabilities, ii.) Piloting new models of scientific communication and publication that improve efficiency and accessibility, iii.) Developing FAIROS data portals, research data commons, RDM as a national service, and iv.) Lowering barriers to accessing, curating, integrating, linking, managing, sharing, and storing data across many disciplinary domains, irrespective of data size. The program supports innovation across the cyberinfrastructure (CI) ecosystem to address accessibility, data curation, research data management,  discoverability, reliability, reproducibility, preservation, sustainability, and utility of research products, including data software, and code, developed as part of funded projects. FAIROS proposals must select one of two tracks to focus on, either: 1) Disciplinary Improvements to targeted scientific communities, or 2) Cross-Cutting Improvements that apply to many or most scientific disciplines. In the case of proposals focused on Disciplinary Improvements, it is strongly recommended that prospective PIs contact a program officer from the list of Cognizant Program Officers in the directorate closest to the major disciplinary impact of the proposed work to ascertain that the scientific focus and budget of the proposed work are appropriate for this solicitation. In the case of proposals focused on Cross-Cutting Improvements, it is strongly recommended that prospective PIs contact the cognizant program officer from the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC).  After selecting either Disciplinary Improvements or Cross-Cutting Improvements in which to focus research, the proposal must include the kinds of activities relevant to the selected track.  Standard research proposals are the only type of proposal accepted in response to this solicitation. The FAIROS Program is undertaken in support of the US NSF Public Access Initiative. For more information on the US NSF Public Access Initiative please visit https://new.nsf.gov/public-access . Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS). Program guideline: NSF 25-533. Upcoming due date listed in NSF feed.

EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement : EPSCoR Research Fellows is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. NSF EPSCoR facilitates the establishment of partnerships among academic institutions, government, industry, and non-profit sectors that are designed to promote sustainable improvements in a jurisdiction's research infrastructure, Research and Development (R&D) capacity, and R&D competitiveness of EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions (i.e., states, territories, and commonwealths). Eligibility to participate in the EPSCoR funding opportunities, including the EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows program, is described on the  NSF EPSCoR website .  EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows directly aligns with the NSF EPSCoR strategic goal of establishing sustainable Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professional development pathways that advance workforce development and effects engagement in STEM at national and global levels. EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows provides awards to build research capacity in institutions and transform the career trajectories of investigators and further develop their individual research potential through collaborations with investigators from the nation’s premier private, governmental, or academic research institutions and/or centers. The fellowship provides opportunities to establish strong collaborations through extended or periodic collaborative visits to a selected host site. Through collaborative research activities with the host site, Fellows will be able to learn new techniques, develop new collaborations, advance existing partnerships, benefit from access to unique equipment and facilities, and/or shift their research toward potentially transformative new directions. The experiences gained through the fellowships are intended to have lasting impacts that will enhance the Fellows’ research trajectories well beyond the award period. The benefits to the Fellows are also expected to improve the research capacity of their institutions and jurisdictions more broadly.   EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows offers the following two tracks:  1) EPSCoR Research Fellows: NSF; and  2) EPSCoR Research Fellows: @NASA   While the two tracks have similar goals, EPSCoR Research Fellows: NSF is open to a broad community and EPSCoR Research Fellows: @NASA supports faculty from eligible institutions (See Section "IV. EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement : EPSCoR Research Fellows. Program guideline: NSF 24-528. Upcoming due date listed in NSF feed.

IUSE/Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (IUSE/PFE: RED) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (hereinafter referred to as RED) is designed to build upon previous efforts in engineering education research. Specifically, previous and ongoing evaluations of the NSF Engineering Education and Centers Division program and its predecessors, as well as those related programs in the Directorate for STEM Education, have shown that prior investments have significantly improved the first year of engineering students’ experiences, incorporating engineering material, active learning approaches, design instruction, and a broad introduction to professional skills and a sense of professional practice – giving students an idea of what it means to become an engineer. Similarly, the senior year has seen notable change through capstone design experiences, which ask students to synthesize the technical knowledge, skills, and abilities they have gained with professional capacities, using reflective judgment to make decisions and communicate these effectively. However, this ideal of the senior year has not yet been fully realized, because many of the competencies required in capstone design, or required of professional engineers, are only partially introduced in the first year and not carried forward with significant emphasis through the sophomore and junior years. The Directorates for Engineering (ENG) and STEM Education (EDU) are funding projects as part of the RED program, in alignment with the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) framework and Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) initiative. These projects are designing revolutionary new approaches to engineering education, ranging from changing the canon of engineering to fundamentally altering the way courses are structured to creating new departmental structures and educational collaborations with industry. A common thread across these projects is a focus on organizational and cultural change within the departments, involving students, faculty, staff, and industry in rethinking what it means to provide an engineering program. In order to continue to catalyze revolutionary approaches, while expanding the reach of those that have proved efficacious in particular contexts, the RED program supports four tracks: RED Planning (Track 1), RED Adaptation and Implementation (Track 2), RED Innovation (Track 3), and RED Innovation Partnerships (Track 4). Two- and four-year institutions are encouraged to submit to any track as appropriate for their goals and context. RED Planning (Track 1) projects will support capacity-building activities at institutions of special interest to NSF’s mission, specifically two-year engineering-centered programs building transfer partnerships, two-year or four-year institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions, Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs), and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) seeking to level the number of degrees across of the full spectrum of diverse talent in engineering. Planning projects should provide the support for such institutions to explore the development of a RED Projects in Tracks 2, 3, & 4. RED Adaptation and Implementation (Track 2) projects will adapt and implement evidence-based organizational change strategies and actions to the local context, which helps propagate this transformation of undergraduate engineering education. RED Innovation (Track 3) projects will develop new, revolutionary approaches and change strategies that enable the transformation of undergraduate engineering education. RED Innovation Partnerships (Track 4) projects will achieve the same goals as Track 3 projects across multiple institutions. Of particular interest to this track are projects partnering two-year institutions with other eligible institutions. Projects in tracks 2, 3, & 4 will include consideration of the cultural, organizational, structural, and pedagogical changes needed to transform one or more departments to ones in which students are engaged, develop their technical and prof IUSE/Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (IUSE/PFE: RED). Program guideline: NSF 24-564. Upcoming due date listed in NSF feed.

RISE PA Small-scale Award Track (Round 3) is a grant from the Pennsylvania Tech-Transfer Assistance Program (PennTAP) / RISE PA that funds decarbonization projects at small and mid-sized Pennsylvania manufacturers. Drawn from a $40 million program pool, eligible facilities can receive 50% of total project costs, up to $500,000, for projects totaling between $50,000 and $1 million. Eligible applicants are Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities with fewer than 500 full-time employees whose projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions through electrification, efficiency improvements, low-carbon fuels, on-site renewable energy, carbon capture, or reduced fugitive emissions. Round 3 applications opened January 15, 2026, with a deadline of April 15, 2026. PennTAP provides no-cost energy assessments and expert guidance throughout the application process.

The NSF Convergence Accelerator is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds multidisciplinary teams working to solve national-scale societal challenges through convergence research and innovation. Launched in 2019 under NSF's Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, the program operates in two phases: Phase 1 awards are up to $750,000, with successful teams advancing to larger Phase 2 awards. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and nonprofit or for-profit organizations. Track I and Track K focus on specific high-priority topics announced each funding cycle. The next deadline is June 15, 2026. Proposals must comply with updated NSF research security policies effective July 2025.

The Linguistics Program is a grant from the NSF Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) that funds basic scientific research on human language. Supported research encompasses grammatical properties of individual languages, syntax, semantics, morphology, phonetics, and phonology, as well as intersections of linguistics with cognition, society, and other scientific fields. The program supports doctoral dissertation research improvements (DDRI) and CAREER awards for early-career faculty in addition to standard research grants. Eligible applicants are researchers with PhDs or equivalent degrees at U.S. institutions. Award amounts vary widely, with past grants ranging from approximately $50,000 to $975,000. The next deadline is July 15, 2026.

Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE): EDU is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that integrate recent advances in STEM knowledge, adapt evidence-based practices, and lay groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education.

The NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) is a grant from the National Science Foundation that funds early-career faculty who demonstrate potential to serve as academic role models and lead advances in research and education. Awards range from $400,000 to over $500,000 across five years, with a minimum of $400,000 for the Chemistry directorate. The program is also the NSF component of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). Eligible applicants are untenured, tenure-track assistant professors at U.S. institutions who are within 10 years of earning their PhD, have not previously received a CAREER award, and have not exceeded three career submissions. The next deadline is July 22, 2026.

Integrated Data Systems and Services (IDSS) Program is a National Science Foundation funding opportunity (NSF 25-544) supporting the development and operation of national-scale cyberinfrastructure systems that advance open, data-intensive, and AI-driven science and engineering research, innovation, and education. Award amounts vary by project category, with proposals due July 28, 2026. Eligible applicants are organizations meeting NSF solicitation requirements; each organization may serve as lead on only one Category I or Category II proposal per deadline cycle, and individual PIs and co-PIs are limited to one proposal across both categories. Collaborative research proposals are not permitted under this solicitation.

The Biological Oceanography program is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds research in biological oceanography and marine ecology across environments ranging from estuarine systems to the open ocean. The program supports investigations into the abundance, distribution, diversity, and ecological roles of marine organisms, as well as their interactions with physical, chemical, and geological ocean processes. Eligible applicants include U.S. researchers at academic institutions and other organizations; all proposals must comply with NSF's Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and updated research security requirements effective July 2025. Award amounts vary by project scope. The next proposal deadline is August 17, 2026.

Transform Business Grant is a grant from TRANSFORM that funds entrepreneurs in systemically marginalized groups who are building social-impact-oriented businesses. Each grantee receives a $1,000 microgrant alongside a customized year-long business strategy and development program, including access to pro bono services in branding, coaching, marketing, and more. TRANSFORM is explicitly anticapitalist and antiracist in its grantmaking. Eligible applicants must identify as part of a systemically marginalized group — including BIPOC individuals, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated individuals, and queer, trans, and nonbinary people — demonstrate financial need, and be located in the United States regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Applications are accepted twice yearly: March 9-20 and September 8-18, 2026.

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) is a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) that supports early-career scientists in applying artificial intelligence to biological research. The fellowship advances biotechnology innovation and prepares future leaders at the intersection of AI and biology. Eligible applicants are recent doctoral degree recipients who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Individuals may submit only one proposal per year and no more than two proposals total. The deadline is September 29, 2026. Award amounts follow NSF fellowship standards; see the official solicitation for current stipend and allowance levels.

Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs (CHE-DRP) - Chemical Catalysis (CAT) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). NSF program supporting experimental and computational research on fundamental chemistry aspects of catalytic processes at the molecular and bond level, including polymerization catalysis, organocatalysis, organometallic catalysis, photoredox catalysis, and sustainable chemistry …

The NSF Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (MFAI) Program is a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that funds research collaborations between mathematicians, statisticians, computer scientists, engineers, and social and behavioral scientists to develop innovative, principled approaches to AI design and analysis, including safety and reliability. The program supports interdisciplinary efforts to establish rigorous mathematical and statistical frameworks for machine learning and artificial intelligence, addressing both foundational theory and practical challenges. Award amounts range from $500,000 to $1,500,000, with proposals due October 9, 2026. Eligible applicants include researchers at U.S. universities and research institutions. Projects must comply with updated NSF research security policies, including training and certification requirements effective July 2025.

Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This NSF program supports the facilitation, creation, and growth of open-source ecosystems for the development of new technology solutions. It aims to advance U. S. competitiveness by investing in key technologies and addressing societal and economic challenges.

SBIR/STTR Phase IIB Supplemental Funding is a National Science Foundation program that provides between ,000 and ,000 in additional funding to small businesses with active Phase II SBIR or STTR awards that have successfully attracted qualifying third-party cash investments. Designed to accelerate the commercialization of federally funded research, Phase IIB supplements match private sector investment and help companies bridge the gap between Phase II completion and Phase III self-sustaining operations. Applicants must maintain current SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements throughout the supplemental period and demonstrate how the additional funding will advance their path to market.

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Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Initiative is a joint grant from The Lemelson Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation that funds the integration of environmental and social sustainability into engineering education. The initiative provides up to $3 million over three years to support qualified engineering education projects, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $300,000. Eligible applicants include universities, engineering schools, and faculty members developing curricula or programs that prepare future engineers to address pressing sustainability challenges.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Provides awards to develop, implement, and study innovative models and approaches for making dramatic improvements in the preparation and success of underrepresented minority students so that they may participate in STEM graduate programs and the workforce. Includes components for curriculum development, student development activities, and retention initiatives.