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Expeditions in Computing

The far-reaching impact and rate of innovation in the computer and information science and engineering fields has been remarkable, generating economic prosperity and enhancing the quality of life for people throughout the world.

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)accredited in, and having a campus located in the U.S.,with undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs in computer and information science…
How muchat least $15 million per award; about 4 awards; $60 million total
DeadlineWed, Mar 31, 2027 (159 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #20-544
Assistance listing47.070
PostedFri, Feb 14, 2020

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Open grant

FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC)

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Research Collaboration (RC) opportunity.

FromAir Force Office of Scientific Research
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesThis funding opportunity aims to create basic research collaborations between a pair of researchers, namely 1) Applicant/Principal Investigator (PI), henceforth referred to as Applicant, a full-time faculty member who has never served as a PI on a prior DoD…
How much$200K to $600K per award; about 24 awards; $14 million total
DeadlineMon, Apr 5, 2027 (164 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260004
Assistance listing12.431
PostedMon, Aug 10, 2026

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FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Capacity Building opportunity.

FromAir Force Office of Scientific Research
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesThis funding opportunity aims to support the strategic objectives of IHEs (either individually or in partnership with others) in DEPSCoR States/Territories to achieve basic research excellence in areas of high relevance to the DoD.
How much$750K to $1.5 million per award; about 4 awards; $6 million total
DeadlineMon, Apr 5, 2027 (164 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260003
Assistance listing12.431
PostedMon, Aug 10, 2026

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Open grant

Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Education Innovation and Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS)

Government and the nation face a talent shortfall in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program welcomes proposals that address AI and cybersecurity education and workforce development.

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 the Scholarship Track: Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.
How much$300K to $2.5 million per award; about 25 awards; $2.5 million total
DeadlineMon, Apr 5, 2027 (164 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-503
Assistance listing47.076
PostedWed, Feb 4, 2026

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NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)

The National Quantum Initiative (NQI) Act1 aims to ensure the continuing leadership of the United States (U.S.) in quantum information science and technology.

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 -The complete process for determining eligibility to submit to the Design and Implementation Phases is described in Section II, Program Description.
How much$32 million total
DeadlineTue, Apr 6, 2027 (165 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #24-586
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.074, 47.076, 47.084
PostedFri, Jun 28, 2024

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Open grant

Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)

Agency Name:Air Force Office of Scientific ResearchDescription:See full announcement in Related Documents folder for detailed descriptions of the SPECIFIC MURI TOPICS.

FromAir Force Office of Scientific Research
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesThis MURI competition is open only to, and proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (universities) with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering, including DoD institutions of higher education.
How muchup to $15 million per award; $170 million total
DeadlineFri, Apr 9, 2027 (168 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260002
Assistance listing12.800
PostedMon, Sep 21, 2026

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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)

Army Research Office (ARO): DoW's MURI program addresses high-risk basic research and attempts to understand or achieve something that has never been done before.

FromDept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesThis MURI competition is open only to, and proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (universities) with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering, including DoD institutions of higher education.
How muchup to $7.5 million per award; $170 million total
DeadlineFri, Apr 9, 2027 (168 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant
Opportunity #W911NF26S1000
Assistance listing12.431
PostedMon, Sep 21, 2026

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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)

Established in 1985, the Department of War Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program funds U.S. academic research teams to conduct high-impact basic research that addresses future challenges faced by the Department of War.

FromOffice of Naval Research
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesThis MURI competition is open only to, and proposals are to be submitted only by, U.S. institutions of higher education (universities) with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering, including DoW institutions of higher education.
How muchup to $7.5 million per award
DeadlineFri, Apr 9, 2027 (168 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #N0001426SF002
Assistance listing12.300
PostedMon, Sep 21, 2026

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IUSE / Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (IUSE/PFE: RED)

Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (hereinafter referred to as RED) is designed to build upon previous efforts in engineering education research.

FromU.S. National Science Foundation
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notes*Who May Serve as PI: For all tracks, the Principal Investigator (PI) must be a Department Chair/Head (or equivalent) of a department for whom a significant percentage of students will graduate or transfer to a program with a bachelor’s degree in engineering…
How much$50K to $2 million per award; about 19 awards; $8 million total
DeadlineTue, Apr 13, 2027 (172 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #24-564
Assistance listing47.041, 47.076
PostedFri, Apr 5, 2024

Official posting

Open grant

EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows

The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide.

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: - EPSCoR jurisdictions that are RII-eligible for the FY2024 competition are listed in the RII Eligibility table, which can be found here .
How much$15 million total
DeadlineTue, Apr 13, 2027 (172 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #24-528
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.079, 47.083, 47.084
PostedTue, Jan 23, 2024

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Open grant

Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)

The FAIROS Program seeks to support a broad range of transformative open science activities including but not limited to i.)

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 10 awards; $6 million total
DeadlineWed, Apr 14, 2027 (173 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #25-533
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.078, 47.079, 47.083, 47.084
PostedTue, Jan 7, 2025

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Open grant

LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)

The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) in partnership with NSA’s Laboratory for Physical Science (LPS) is soliciting Incubator, Collaboration, and Fellowship research proposals for participation in the LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC).

FromDept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Who can applyschool districts, public colleges and universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, other nonprofits (non-501(c)(3)), private colleges, individuals and 2 more types
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineFri, Apr 30, 2027 (189 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Procurement contract
Opportunity #W911NF21S0009
Assistance listing12.431
PostedFri, Apr 16, 2021

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Open grant

Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork

Through this solicitation, the Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) funds cutting-edge research that requires logistical support from the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) and: Improves understanding of interactions among the Antarctic region and global systems.

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$60 million total
DeadlineTue, Jun 1, 2027 (221 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #25-525
Assistance listing47.075
PostedSun, Dec 22, 2024

Official posting

Open grant

EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)

The NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) provides an opportunity for applicants who received the distinction of GRFP Honorable Mention no more than three years before the proposal due date to be named NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellows and obtain financial support for their graduate education at an institution in an…

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 much$477K to $3.2 million per award; about 35 awards; $17 million total
DeadlineTue, Jun 1, 2027 (221 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #24-588
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.084
PostedThu, Jul 4, 2024

Official posting

Open grant

Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI)

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development"s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) expects to release a Notice inviting eligible organizations to submit unsolicited research proposals focused on HUD"s current housing and community development research priorities.

FromDepartment of Housing and Urban Development
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesFaith-based organizations may apply on the same basis as any other organization.
How muchabout 8 awards; $2 million total
DeadlineWed, Jun 9, 2027 (229 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryHousing, Science, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #PDR-2600-DC-0USP
Assistance listing14.506
PostedTue, Jun 9, 2026

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Open grant

Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not being addressed by ongoing IPTO programs or other published solicitations.

FromDARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesAll responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineTue, Jun 22, 2027 (242 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other, Procurement contract
Opportunity #HR001126S0011
Assistance listing12.910
PostedMon, Jun 22, 2026

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Open grant

EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)

The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) mission by promoting nationwide scientific progress. Through this program, NSF fosters partnerships among academic institutions, government entities, industry, and non-profits.

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 (PhD- and non-PhD-granting) that are accredited and operate a campus within the United States, its territories, or possessions, may submit proposals…
How much$38 million total
DeadlineTue, Jul 20, 2027 (270 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeCooperative agreement
Opportunity #25-523
Assistance listing47.075
PostedSat, Dec 14, 2024

Official posting

Open grant

Expeditions in Computing (Expeditions)

The far-reaching impact and rate of innovation in the computer and information science and engineering fields has been remarkable, generating economic prosperity, and enhancing the quality of life for people.More than a decade ago, the NSF Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (NSF CISE)…

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 $15 million per award; about 4 awards; $60 million total
DeadlineTue, Jul 27, 2027 (277 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-525
Assistance listing47.075
PostedMon, Aug 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Integrated Data Systems & Services (IDSS)

The Integrated Data Systems and Services (IDSS) program supports operations-level national-scale cyberinfrastructure systems and services that broadly advance and facilitate open, data-intensive and artificial intelligence-driven science and engineering research, innovation, and education.

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$500K to $30 million per award; about 9 awards; $60 million total
DeadlineTue, Jul 27, 2027 (277 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #26-509
Assistance listing47.075
PostedWed, Apr 15, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)

CAREER: The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of…

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 $400K per award; $250 million total
DeadlineWed, Jul 28, 2027 (278 days left)
CategoryScience, Technology and Research
TypeGrant
Opportunity #22-586
Assistance listing47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.084
PostedTue, Apr 19, 2022

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