NIJ seeks proposals to help inform development of NIJ’s technology research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) investments. Many different considerations shape the goals and objectives of NIJ’s technology RDT&E programs. The most important are the technology needs of the criminal justice practitioner. This solicitation seeks applications to assist NIJ in identifying and assessing the highest priority technology needs of law enforcement, courts, and corrections agencies and potential solutions to those needs. Funding Opportunity Number: NIJ-2013-3387. Assistance Listing: 16.560. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST. Award Amount: $1 – $1.6M per award.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to analyze municipal wastewater samples from various treatment plants (WWTP) and estimate consumption of a defined set of illicit drugs in different regions around Mexico. The study should include at least three hospitals to determine if there is a diversion of medical use of opioids comparing it with the rest of the findings. This project will assist to implement appropriate and timely responses to drug problems in Mexico accounting the findings of this research, facilitating Mexican authorities to design data driven public policies. The quarterly reports obtain from this project will be shared with GOM authorities as the Mexican Drug Observatory as part of the early warning system, security agencies as: Mexican Naval Secretariat (SEMAR), Crime-Combat Planning, Analysis, and Information Center (CENAPI), National Commission of Water (CONAGUA), Health Ministry, among other relevant actors. Funding Opportunity Number: OFOP0001152. Assistance Listing: 19.704. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: LJL. Award Amount: $700K – $1.5M per award.

Purpose: Research to expand theoretical and scientific understanding of cyberspace windows of superiority (CWoS), such that one can rapidly and reliably identify, predict, and create these windows to provide military and civil leadership with multiple courses of action. We also want to discover novel knowledge and advance the scientific foundations of multidomain cyber deception, cyber resilience, and machine learning for cybersecurity applications. To this end, we intend to fund collaborative research in two research thrusts: 1) Explore and define CWoS, and 2) Adversarial Resilient Cyber (ARC). Each of these research thrusts has separate but related topics. These research outcomes are intended to inform the public and private sectors so they can better protect critical infrastructure sectors and defend against state and non-state actors who threaten reliable access to the Internet. Background: The Army requires cyberspace superiority to successfully carry out multidomain operations. Cyberspace superiority is defined in Joint Publication 3-12[1] as, “The degree of dominance in cyberspace by one force that permits the secure, reliable conduct of operations by that force, and its related land, air, maritime, and space forces at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by an adversary.” While these windows are important in tactical operations, they also have similar applications in commercial applications like infrastructure, delivery fleets, etc. The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is focused on researching fundamental understanding and informing the art-of-the-possible for warfighter concepts through research to greatly improve the Army’s ability to use cyberspace windows of advantage to deter and defeat aggressive enemies. The (ARCEDD-CRP) is focused on developing and experimentally evaluating new algorithms and methodologies that contribute to understanding Cyberspace Windows of Superiority (CWoS) and Adversarial Resilient Cybersecurity (ARC). Research conducted in the ARCEDD-CRP is also applicable to applications in academia and industry. Cyberspace windows of superiority are contextually finite periods of time during which friendly forces assert cyberspace superiority. CWoS identification, prediction, and creation can help friendly forces plan and execute operations more efficiently and effectively by optimally leveraging periods of advantage. This applies even when operating in a disadvantaged state by composing and bringing to bear appropriate cyber-defense and resilience mechanisms, such as those under ARC. An in-depth discussion of CWoS can be found at https://www.arl.army.mil/cras/arcedd-crp. ARC can provide a large scope of specialized methods to resist malicious intrusion, deceive our adversary, adaptively learn adversaries’ beliefs and intent, provide an autonomous response that is robust to manipulation, and quickly recovers from cyber-attack. Cyber deception enables the defender to gain and maintain an advantage while increasing attackers’ uncertainties. Cyber deception also disrupts attackers’ reconnaissance and provides early warning to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). Cyber deception helps to misrepresent our systems to attackers by hiding critical systems or making important components appear trivial (camouflage) while making pretender hardware or software appear as real (decoy/honeypot). Cyber deception can influence the attacker’s perception of our network by showing a robust network when we are vulnerable and displaying a vulnerable network during a CWoS. Cyber resilience can be achieved in two steps. First, we must proactively design our systems to resist cyber-attack or minimize the probability of successful attack. Second, we must admit the imperfection of our cyber defense and develop schemes to fight through cyber-attack and recover capability quickly with minimum degradation. This should allow us to maintain our CWoS. Finally, game theory, machine learning and adversarial machine learning approaches provide a robust framework for an optimum cyber response in the presence of malicious agents. The ARCEDD-CRP will consist of two cycles executed through individual awards. Each thrust will be focused on addressing a different set of scientific topic areas which will support the research aims of an associated internal essential research program (ERP) or mission-funded program. The ARCEDD-CRP has been developed in coordination with other related ARL-funded collaborative efforts (see descriptions of ARL collaborative alliances at https://www.arl.army.mil/business/collaborative-alliances/) and shares a common vision of highly collaborative academia-industry-government partnerships. This program will be executed with a program model adapted from several ARL-funded collaborative efforts which established a new paradigm for collaborative research. Some key properties of this new approach are described below: • ARCEDD-CRP topics will be offered on a two-year cycle. Proposals will be solicited for a two-year period structured as seedling awards, followed by a consideration to receive funding for a single option for up to 3 years based upon progress assessed at the end of the seedling effort. The FOA may be amended annually to identify a specific problem statement and scope for that specific cycle. The topics for each cycle will be chosen to address a long-term program goal. • For each cycle, funding will be provided to those Recipients selected under a cooperative agreement (CA), described as the “seedling” award. • Enhanced Research Program funding from ARL or Other Government Agencies (OGAs) may become available during a cycle which provides a mechanism for growth and enhancement within the ARCEDD-CRP. A proposal should not include any discussion of the Enhanced Research Program. Recipients receiving a CA will be notified and provided details if the opportunity for Enhanced Research Program funding becomes available during their award period of performance. • There is no limitation on the place of performance although on-site collaboration at ARL government facilities and with ARL researchers as well as other seedling Recipients is encouraged. Individuals requiring access to ARL government facilities for purposes of collaborative research must be U.S. citizens in order to meet Government research facility access requirements. It is envisioned that Cyberspace Windows of Superiority identification, prediction, and creation, and Adversarial Resilient Cybersecurity research will employ autonomous multi-agent collaboration methods and machine learning (ML). Doing so supports achieving machine-speed operations that can improve with experience. However, it also increases the attack surface as ML is vulnerable to certain types of attacks (e.g., evasion, poisoning, inference). Thus, we require methods to defend ML implementations so that robust and resilient decisions can be produced even in a cyber-contested environment. Advanced cyber-defense and resilience techniques, such as multidomain deception, can play a major role in delaying adversary progress such that Army missions can succeed, despite an adversary’s actions. Applicants must remain cognizant of tactical network challenges and expected trends. Tactical network resource constraints include restricted processing power, low communications bandwidth, and rationed energy limits. Interconnectedness and interdependence of networks and systems and expected high data rates increase the complexity of network operations and understanding. These factors combine to create multiple opportunities for adversarial disruption. For each research thrust, assessment of theories and methodologies will be conducted via innovative experimentation methods. Data sets, network scenarios, system configurations, and machine learning models must be relevant to Army’s tactical and enterprise networks. Research results will be implemented and demonstrated by Recipients. Promising approaches will be further instantiated through collaborative efforts with Army researchers for internal evaluation on Army experimentation platforms, and modeling and simulation (M&S) systems. Applicants are to address one or both research thrusts but are not required to address both research thrusts, or all topics within a research thrust. Funding Opportunity Number: W911NF-23-S-0016. Assistance Listing: 12.630. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST. Award Amount: $14M total program funding.

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)/Competitive Research Program (CRP) [formerly Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR)/Coastal Ocean Program (COP)] is soliciting proposals for the Social, Cultural and Economic Assessment of Harmful Algal Bloom program. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year 2024 Federal appropriations. It is anticipated that projects funded under this announcement will have a September 1, 2024 start date. An informational webinar on this solicitation will be offered within approximately two weeks from the publication date of the NOFO. Information regarding this announcement, including webinars and additional background information, is available on the NCCOS funding opportunities website (https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/about/funding-opportunities/ ). It is anticipated that up to approximately $1,500,000 may be available in Fiscal Year 2024 for the first year for all projects combined. If funds become available for this program, 3 to 5 projects are expected to be funded at the level of $300,000 to $400,000 per year per proposal. Projects are not expected to exceed 3 years in duration. NCCOS/CRP may reject any proposals submitted with an annual budget that is greater than $400,000 for any year. NOAA encourages applicants and awardees to support the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion when writing their proposals and performing their work. NOAA defines diversity as the mixture of the unique attributes that shape an individual’s identity which they bring into the workplace to help NOAA accomplish its goals (1). Diversity refers to demographic diversity (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation), experiential diversity (e.g., affinities, hobbies, and abilities), and cognitive diversity (e.g., sensory processing and problem solving). Equity is defined as the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment (2,3). NOAA defines inclusion as a culture that values the unique attributes of all team members. Inclusion is an environment which is respectful, collaborative, supportive, and one that allows for equal access (1). Inclusion requires active and intentional engagement on the part of everyone and provides a feeling of belonging. By promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion NOAA seeks to improve the creativity, productivity, and the vitality of its research community. The required LOI should be sent by e-mail to nccos.grant.awards@noaa.gov. Full proposals will not be considered if a LOI was not submitted. Electronic Access: Proposals should be submitted through Grants.gov, http://www.grants.gov . Sign up to receive any potential amendments to this Announcement via www.grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2024-2008101. Assistance Listing: 11.478. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: $300K – $400K per award.

Cultural Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards (CA-SR) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program supports fundamental, systematic anthropological research and training to increase understanding of the causes, consequences, and complexities of human social and cultural variability. It welcomes proposals from researchers in all sub-fields of cultural anthropology and research at any temporal or spatial scale. Research that seeks to advance scientific cultural anthropological theories in a way that advances use-inspired objectives may be supported, but the theory-advancing objectives must be clearly at the center of the proposal.

DARPA Young Faculty Award is sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The DARPA Young Faculty Award program identifies and engages rising academics in early-career research positions, particularly those with minimal prior DARPA funding, to expose them to Department of Defense (DOD) needs. The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) within DARPA has open topic areas in Physical Sciences, including open quantum systems, quantum-enhanced sensing, novel qubit platforms, complex chemical systems, nuclear systems and beams, nuclear particle/photon interactions, and nonequilibrium thermodynamics.

All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for funding consideration.Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), including Department of Energy National Laboratories, are not eligible to receive awards under this BAA.However, teaming arrangements between FFRDCs and eligible principal Offerors are allowed so long as such arrangements are permitted under the sponsoring agreement between the Government and the specific FFRDC.Navy laboratories, military universities and warfare centers as well as other Department of Defense and civilian agency laboratories are also not eligible to receive awards under this BAA and should not directly submit either white papers or full proposals in response to this BAA. If any such organization is interested in one or more of the programs described herein, the organization should contact an appropriate ONR Technical POC to discuss its area of interest.University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) are eligible to submit proposals under this BAA unless precluded from doing so by their Department of Defense UARC contract.Teams are also encouraged and may submit proposals in any areas; however, Offerors must be willing to cooperate and exchange software, data and other information in an integrated program with other contractors, as well as with system integrators, selected by ONR.Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of performance,DoD may continue to request updated continuing and pending support information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding. Funding Opportunity Number: N0001424SB002. Assistance Listing: 12.300. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST.

The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.

NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.

The UKRI Policy Fellowships 2025, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, offer 18-month placements for academics to co-design research with UK government and What Works Network host organizations. Awards range from £180,000 to £280,000 and support three fellowship tracks: core policy fellows, Natural Hazards and Resilience policy fellows, and What Works Innovation fellows. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent research experience, be based at a UKRI-eligible UK organization, and possess relevant subject matter or methodological expertise. Government-hosted positions target early to mid-career academics, while What Works fellowships welcome all career stages. Fellows work directly with policymakers to bridge academic research and policy development on pressing national and global challenges. The application deadline is July 15, 2025.

Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.

Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI) is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). This program supports fellowships at independent centers for advanced study, libraries, and museums in the United States, American overseas research centers, and other organizations that have expertise in promoting research on foreign cultures. These fellowships provide humanities scholars with stipends, a collegial environment, and access to resources. Individual scholars apply directly to the institutions for fellowships.

The FY2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program supports basic research in science and engineering at U.S. institutions of higher education, with emphasis on multidisciplinary research where more than one traditional discipline interacts. The Army, Navy, and Air Force basic research offices are seeking applications across 22 topic areas including artificial intelligence and autonomy, information sensing and processing, and systems manipulation. MURI grants typically provide $1.25 million to $1.5 million per year for three years with option to extend two additional years. Approximately $170 million in total funding is available annually across all topics. The program is administered through the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Army Research Office (ARO), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).

Eagles Autism Foundation Research and Community Projects Funding is a grant from Eagles Autism Foundation that funds high-impact autism research and community care programs designed to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Research funding categories include pilot grants, translational and interdisciplinary grants, and postdoctoral fellowships; community grants support direct services and local initiatives. The 2026 cycle introduces new three-year translational grants to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical application. Eligible applicants include investigators and nonprofit organizations. Specific award amounts and deadlines are posted annually through the foundation's grant portals.

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to fill critical information gaps in the inventory of vegetation cover and soil factors including carbon relating to the site resistance to wildfire-promoting invasive plants and site recovery after fire in semiarid uplands. This will support the USGS priorities of providing objective, science-based information needed to facilitate the productive use of large landscapes for military and other uses. Exotic grass invasions and the wildfires they promote have been identified as the most significant threat to the security of the vast, semiarid military and rangeland landscapes in the cold desert range of the Western USA.Research Objectives:The broader objective is to assist state and federal military lands and partnering agencies in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of their land management, which foremostly requires the proposed inventory and analysis. The specific objectives are to 1) plan and implement a scientifically defensible, quantitatively based sampling plan, 2) process the samples including analyzing soil texture, 3) analyze the data, summarizing the spatial variation and relationships of native and exotic plants to soil properties, and 4) provide the data and reports of results to USGS. Funding Opportunity Number: G25AS00348. Assistance Listing: 15.808. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST. Award Amount: $1 – $490K per award.

The Smart Data Research UK Fellowships provide up to £200,000 per project for researchers using smart data to address real-world challenges across the United Kingdom. Funded by UKRI through Smart Data Research UK, this program supports up to ten projects lasting 18 months, with start dates by February 2026. Applicants must be based at eligible UK organizations and demonstrate strong data skills with a compelling research question aligned to one of four SDR UK themes: productivity and prosperity, health and wellbeing, sustainability, or communities and places. Researchers at all career stages may apply, with early career researchers particularly encouraged. Projects may use smart datasets from SDR UK's six national data services or combine smart data with administrative and survey data sources.

BrightFocus Foundation Alzheimer's Disease Research Grants is a grant from BrightFocus Foundation that funds pioneering biomedical research aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating Alzheimer's disease. The program supports both U.S. domestic and international researchers conducting early-stage and translational research across the stages of discovery. Priority areas include molecular mechanisms of disease, novel therapeutic targets, and clinical interventions. Eligible applicants include scientists and institutions worldwide. Awards support multi-year research projects, with funding levels and deadlines announced annually via a Request for Proposals.

The Ernest Rutherford Fellowship 2025 from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) supports early career researchers pursuing independent research within STFC's core science programme. Fellowships last up to five years and are funded at 80% of full economic cost, with the host organization covering the remainder. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent experience, demonstrate clear leadership potential, and be hosted by an eligible UK research organization with an STFC ERF quota. Candidates currently holding tenured academic positions at lecturer level are not eligible. Each host department has a strict application limit, so prospective fellows should contact their proposed department well ahead of the October 2025 deadline to confirm accommodation within the quota.

The ERC Starting Grant 2026 is a grant from the European Research Council that funds early-career scientists ready to lead independent research programs across any scientific field. Researchers of any nationality with 2–7 years of post-PhD experience can apply, with the eligibility window calculated from the certified PhD defence date. Awards reach up to €1.5 million over five years, with up to €1 million in additional funding for equipment, facilities, or relocation costs. Research must be hosted at a public or private institution in an EU Member State or associated country. Proposals are evaluated solely on scientific excellence by international peer reviewers.

Mathematical Biology Program is a grant from NSF that funds research in applied and computational mathematics with relevance to the biological and life sciences. The program supports projects across all areas of mathematical sciences that demonstrate strong integration between mathematics and biology. Successful proposals must show mathematical innovation, biological relevance and significance, and rigorous interdisciplinary methods. Projects may include development of new mathematical theories, methodologies, and computational tools aimed at advancing the life sciences. Eligible applicants are typically academic researchers and institutions. Award amounts and deadlines vary by submission cycle.

ACS 2026 Rising Stars in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry is a grant from the American Chemical Society (ACS Organic and Inorganic Au journal) that recognizes and publishes original, cutting-edge research from early-career chemists working at the forefront of organic and inorganic chemistry, including catalysis. Selected researchers are featured in a dedicated Special Issue of ACS Organic and Inorganic Au, gaining visibility across the chemical sciences community. Eligible applicants are independent early-career faculty researchers nominated by peers. The nomination deadline was October 20, 2025.

PhRMA Foundation Value Assessment and Health Outcomes Research Predoctoral Fellowship is a grant from PhRMA Foundation that funds promising doctoral students advancing research in value assessment and health outcomes during the advanced stages of their thesis work. The fellowship provides $30,000 per year for up to two years. Both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens are eligible. Funded research focuses on challenges and solutions in evaluating clinical, patient-centered, and economic value of medicines and healthcare interventions. Priority research areas include clinical outcomes assessment, patient-reported outcomes, health technology assessment methodology, and real-world evidence. The application deadline is October 30 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

2026 Academy Project Funding is a grant from the Research Council of Finland that funds high-quality research across all scientific fields. The program promotes scientific excellence, international research collaboration, and impact both within and beyond academia. Eligible applicants include individual research teams or consortia of two or more teams; the principal investigator must hold a doctoral degree and have significant scientific merits, typically at professor or docent level. Maximum funding is €600,000 for a four-year individual project, up to €1,000,000 for a four-year consortium project, and up to €500,000 for a consortium subproject. Grants cover hiring research team members and direct research costs. Applications are submitted through the RCF's online system (SARA).

CIFAR and the Canadian AI Safety Institute fund Catalyst Project proposals addressing sociotechnical considerations in AI safety. The program supports interdisciplinary research in machine learning applications to science and society, with recent funded projects spanning misinformation combat, trustworthy language models, democratic alignment of AI systems, Indigenous AI governance, and real-world safety in autonomous systems. Designed to catalyze new research areas and collaborations at the intersection of social sciences, humanities, and AI safety.

EADH Small Grants 2025-2026 is sponsored by European Association for Digital Humanities (EADH). EADH Small Grants 2025-2026 is a grant from the European Association for Digital Humanities (EADH) that funds initiatives consistent with EADH's mission to promote digital humanities education and research through computational methods in the humanities and related disciplines.

AI Research Collaboration Grant is sponsored by Microsoft Research. This program invites proposals from faculty, PhD students, and postdocs for open research collaborations with Microsoft Research on problems that advance scientific understanding, drive innovation, and deliver societal benefit in AI, science, and human-AI collaboration. Awards are unrestricted gifts to the scholar's institution and include travel funding for in-person collaboration.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (USDA NIFA) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR and STTR programs offer competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses for high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits.

Developer Grants is sponsored by Circle. Circle's Developer Grant initiative supports projects leveraging USDC to create practical solutions. While the 2025 applications are closed for reimagining, they will place greater emphasis on Arc-specific grants and evaluate projects based on alignment with Circle products, team strength, innovation, and impact on the USDC network in 2026.

Vinnova, Sweden's national innovation agency, funds projects developing applied AI solutions for Swedish industry through its Advanced Digitalization Programme. Each project can apply for between 2 and 10 million SEK (approximately $190,000 to $950,000 USD) covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. The total call budget is 60 million SEK. Projects run for 12-24 months and focus on two key areas: Intelligent Edge (AI for real-time application in the sensor chain) and AI-based decision support. All projects must address industrial needs and integrate gender equality and climate change perspectives. Scientific publications must be open access. A parallel call also funds AI and cybersecurity projects at 1-10 million SEK per project with a 50 million SEK total budget.

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program supports various initiatives in education and workforce development related to agriculture. While not exclusively focused on international students or Kenya, it includes fellowships for predoctoral and postdoctoral candidates, and training for undergraduate students in research and extension, which could potentially apply to Kenyan students studying in the U.S. or through collaborations.