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The Research on Research Security Program (RoRS)

NSF is committed to securing the nation's research enterprise as part of its core mission. The Research on Research Security (RoRS) program will advance the understanding of the full scope, potential, challenges, and nature of the research on research security field through scholarly evidence.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 8 awards; $2 million total
DeadlineTue, Sep 1, 2076 (18211 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-25-275Y
Assistance listing47.075
PostedWed, Apr 16, 2025

Official posting

Open grant

High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology (HRRBAA)

Anthropological research may be conducted under unusual circumstances, often in distant locations.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchup to $35K per award; about 5 awards; $150K total
DeadlineThu, Oct 1, 2076 (18241 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #19-570
Assistance listing47.075
PostedSat, Mar 23, 2019

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Open grant

Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development (GRANTED)

NSF GRANTED supports innovative models of research enterprise administrative development and workforce training infrastructure that promote sustainable research capacity and opportunities for economic impact in U.S. organizations.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineFri, Oct 2, 2076 (18242 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-23-221Y
Assistance listing47.075
PostedFri, Feb 17, 2023

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Open grant

Geosciences Core Research: Atmospheric, Geospace, Earth and Ocean Sciences (GEO Core)

The NSF Geosciences Research solicitation supports foundational research projects that advance the frontiers of knowledge across all areas of the geosciences.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 350 awards; $110 million total
DeadlineMon, Oct 5, 2076 (18245 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-516
Assistance listing47.050
PostedFri, Aug 21, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Engineering (ENG): Electrical, Communications, and Computing Systems (ECCS)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational research for electrical, communications and computing systems through the following programs: The Electronic, Photonic, Magnetic, and Quantum Devices (EPMQD) program supports foundational engineering research on novel…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 300 awards; $110 million total
DeadlineMon, Oct 5, 2076 (18245 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-514
Assistance listing47.041
PostedMon, Aug 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core)

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Biological Sciences (NSF BIO) Core Research in Biological Sciences (BIO Core) funding opportunity supports foundational and interdisciplinary research projects that expand knowledge of biology at any level of organization, from the molecular to the biome scale.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How muchat least $500K per award; about 300 awards; $280 million total
DeadlineMon, Oct 5, 2076 (18245 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-517
Assistance listing47.074
PostedMon, Aug 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Engineering (ENG): Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational research projects for civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation through the following programs: The Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Operations (AMDO) program supports foundational research on advanced…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchabout 275 awards; $100 million total
DeadlineMon, Oct 5, 2076 (18245 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-515
Assistance listing47.041
PostedMon, Aug 17, 2026

Official posting

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Engineering (ENG): Chemical, Bioengineering, Energy, and Transport Systems (CBET)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational engineering research for chemical, bioengineering, energy, and transport systems through the following programs: The Chemical Process Systems (CPS) program supports foundational engineering research in chemical and…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchat least $500K per award; about 275 awards; $100 million total
DeadlineMon, Oct 5, 2076 (18245 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-518
Assistance listing47.041
PostedMon, Aug 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning (CAMEL) for K-12

The Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning (CAMEL) for K-12 initiative aims to advance mathematics learning and education through purposeful collaboration that draws on the interdisciplinary Science of Learning (including neuroscience; cognitive, developmental, and social sciences; computer…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How much$1 million to $1.5 million per award; about 7 awards; $9 million total
DeadlineMon, Oct 5, 2076 (18245 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-501
Assistance listing47.075
PostedFri, Dec 12, 2025

Official posting

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Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research (Capacity)

The Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research (Capacity) Program supports the implementation of, scaling of, or major improvements to research tools, products, and services that advance contemporary biology in any research area supported by the Directorate for Biological Sciences at NSF.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -null -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that…
How much$25K to $1.2 million per award; about 60 awards; $18 million total
DeadlineMon, Oct 5, 2076 (18245 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #23-580
Assistance listing47.074
PostedFri, Apr 21, 2023

Official posting

Open grant

Plant Biotic Interactions

The Plant Biotic Interactions (PBI) program supports research on the processes that mediate beneficial and antagonistic interactions between plants and their viral, bacterial, oomycete, fungal, plant, and invertebrate symbionts, pathogens and pests.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How muchabout 30 awards; $19 million total
DeadlineMon, Oct 5, 2076 (18245 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #20-576
Assistance listing47.074
PostedThu, May 14, 2020

Official posting

Open grant

MPS Physics Research Programs (MPS Physics)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs at the frontiers of discovery in physics.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How much$180 million total
DeadlineTue, Oct 6, 2076 (18246 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-523
Assistance listing47.049
PostedMon, Aug 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE)

The Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) initiative integrates engineering research and education to improve and expand the nation’s engineering workforce. PFE is defined as the formal and informal processes and value systems by which people become engineers.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineTue, Oct 6, 2076 (18246 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #PD-26-1341
Assistance listing47.041
PostedFri, Apr 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

National Science Foundation National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-CorpsTM Teams) Program

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) continues to develop and nurture a national innovation ecosystem that guides the output of scientific discoveries closer to the development of technologies, products, processes, and services that benefit all Americans.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their…
How muchat least $50K per award; $12 million total
DeadlineTue, Oct 6, 2076 (18246 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #25-549
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.078, 47.079, 47.083, 47.084
PostedFri, Sep 26, 2025

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Open grant

NSF-DFG Lead Agency Opportunity in Chemistry and Chemical Process and Transport Systems

Recognizing the importance of international collaborations in promoting scientific discoveries, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on research cooperation.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How much$200K to $700K per award; about 10 awards; $5 million total
DeadlineTue, Oct 6, 2076 (18246 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #25-537
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049
PostedFri, Jun 6, 2025

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Open grant

MPS Astronomical Sciences Research Programs (MPS Astro)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs in the astronomical sciences.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyanyone (unrestricted)
How much$100 million total
DeadlineWed, Oct 7, 2076 (18247 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-522
Assistance listing47.049
PostedMon, Aug 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

MPS Chemistry Research Programs (MPS Chem)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports foundational research through multiple programs in the chemical sciences.Programs include:Chemical CatalysisChemical Measurement and ImagingChemical Mechanism, Function, and PropertiesChemical Structure and…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How much$150 million total
DeadlineWed, Oct 7, 2076 (18247 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-519
Assistance listing47.049
PostedMon, Aug 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

MPS Materials Research Programs (MPS Materials)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple materials research programs that advance fundamental understanding of materials, their properties, and their potential applications.The programs covered by this solicitation…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How muchabout 300 awards; $100 million total
DeadlineWed, Oct 7, 2076 (18247 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-521
Assistance listing47.049
PostedMon, Aug 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Nsf Stem K-12 (stem K-12)

The NSF STEM K-12 program in the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) supports fundamental, applied, and translational research that advances STEM teaching and learning and improves understanding of education across the human lifespan and a…

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion…
How much$30 million total
DeadlineWed, Oct 7, 2076 (18247 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #25-545
Assistance listing47.076
PostedFri, Aug 22, 2025

Official posting

Open grant

Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research (Innovation)

The Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research Program (Innovation) supports research to design novel or greatly improved research tools and methods that advance contemporary biology in any research area supported by the Directorate for Biological Sciences at NSF.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are…
How much$300K to $800K per award; about 40 awards; $18 million total
DeadlineWed, Oct 7, 2076 (18247 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #23-578
Assistance listing47.074
PostedFri, Apr 21, 2023

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