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Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research

U.S. National Science Foundation · 25-543

21 days left

Award Range

$600K – $12.0M

Total Program Funding

$280.0M

Expected Awards

600

Deadline

September 10, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research. U.S. National Science Foundation. The NSF CISE Directorate supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in all aspects of computing, communications, and information science and engineering through the following Future Computing Research (Future CoRe) programs: <li... $600,000-$12,000,000 per award; $280,000,000 total program funding; ~600 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observ...
•Deadline: 2026-09-10

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate — many awards available but still competitive

What This Grant Funds

The NSF CISE Directorate supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in all aspects of computing, communications, and information science and engineering through the following Future Computing Research (Future CoRe) programs:

Algorithmic Foundations (AF) program;
Communications and Information Foundations (CIF) program;
Computer Systems Research (CSR) program;
Computing Education Research (CER) program;
Cyber-Physical System Foundations and Connected Communities (CPS) program;
Foundations of Emerging Technologies (FET) program;
Human-Centered Computing (HCC) program;
Information Integration and Informatics (III) program;
Networking Technology and Systems (NeTS) program;
Robust Intelligence (RI) program;and
Software and Hardware Foundations (SHF) program;

The CISE Future Computing Research program anticipates a portfolio of awards with a range of budgets and durations, including projects of smaller scope. Project durations and budgets must be commensurate with the scope of the proposed work up to the maximum limit of $1,000,000 with a duration up to 4 years. Typical projects are approximately $150,000 to $250,000 per year and are 3 to 4 years in duration. Projects are discouraged from exceeding $300,000 in any single year. Estimated program budget, number of awards, and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.

Who Can Apply

*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 directly associated with educational or research activities. -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 faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. -Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130-5131.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $600K
Maximum Award: $12.0M
Total Program Funding: $280.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 600
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: July 25, 2025

Application Deadline: September 10, 2026 (21 days remaining)

While proposals are accepted anytime, proposers are highly encouraged to submit by the target dates to ensure consideration during the corresponding panel review cycle.

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