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NSF Trailblazer (NSF 26-502) supports individual investigators proposing novel engineering research projects that catalyze new industries, address national needs, or make significant progress on grand challenges. Artificial intelligence is listed as a current priority area alongside bioengineering, quantum engineering, robotics, and nuclear engineering.
A key requirement is a Workforce Development Plan demonstrating how the project promotes emerging researchers in engineering and provides hands-on research experiences. The staged review process begins with a Letter of Intent (Jan 20, 2026), preliminary proposal (March 10, 2026), interviews (Aug-Sep 2026), and full proposal invitation (by May 2026, due July 24, 2026).
All funded PIs join a TRAILBLAZER cohort and attend an annual meeting. Awards are up to $3M over 3 years.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Single-PI proposals only from tenured or tenure-eligible Associate or Full Professors holding appointments in Engineering Schools/Colleges or possessing engineering doctorates at U.S. institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $3,000,000 per project over 3 years (minimum 5 awards from $15,000,000 total in FY2026) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.