U.S. National Science Foundation
Federal agency · 200 grants in this directory · 181 currently open · page 1 of 4
The U.S. National Science Foundation is a federal agency that supports scientific research and development across multiple disciplines. It funds research in mathematics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, biological sciences, engineering, robotics, and quantum computing, as well as related infrastructure and educational initiatives. Research institutions, universities, mathematical sciences institutes, and small businesses submit proposals for funding.
Open grants (50)
- U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program$2M – $3M · Closes September 8, 2026Closing soon
- IUSE / Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (IUSE/PFE: RED)$50K – $2M · Closes September 8, 2026Closing soon
- A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise$100K – $250K · Closes September 9, 2026Closing soon
- Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research$600K – $12M · Closes September 10, 2026Closing soon
- NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered LanguagesFunding amount not specified · Closes September 15, 2026Closing soon
- ProbabilityFunding amount not specified · Closes September 15, 2026Closing soon
- Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences$1 – $1.2M · Closes September 18, 2026Closing soon
- FoundationsFunding amount not specified · Closes September 22, 2026
- CombinatoricsFunding amount not specified · Closes September 22, 2026
- Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace$50K – $1.2M · Closes September 28, 2026
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in BiologyFrom $220K · Closes September 29, 2026
- ECosystem for Leading Innovation in Plasma Science and Engineering (ECLIPSE)Funding amount not specified · Closes September 29, 2026
- Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research ProgramsFunding amount not specified · Closes September 30, 2026
- AnalysisFunding amount not specified · Closes September 30, 2026
- EDU Core Research$500K – $2.5M · Closes October 1, 2026
- Advanced Technological Education$475K – $7.5M · Closes October 1, 2026
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program$300K – $9M · Closes October 6, 2026
- Algebra and Number TheoryFunding amount not specified · Closes October 9, 2026
- Engineering Research Initiation (ERI)From $200K · Closes October 9, 2026
- Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence$500K – $1.5M · Closes October 9, 2026
- Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer ScienceFrom $600K · Closes October 14, 2026
- Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP)$100K – $3.5M · Closes October 14, 2026
- Mathematical BiologyFunding amount not specified · Closes October 14, 2026
- NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral FellowshipsFrom $110K · Closes October 15, 2026
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in ResearchFunding amount not specified · Closes October 20, 2026
- Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research FellowshipsFrom $190K · Closes October 21, 2026
- Geometric AnalysisFunding amount not specified · Closes November 3, 2026
- TopologyFunding amount not specified · Closes November 3, 2026
- SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships$160K – $170K · Closes November 4, 2026
- NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs: A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific InstrumentationFunding amount not specified · Closes November 4, 2026
- Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)Funding amount not specified · Closes November 4, 2026
- U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs:Funding amount not specified · Closes November 4, 2026
- Plasma PhysicsFunding amount not specified · Closes November 16, 2026
- Advanced Technologies and Instrumentation for the Astronomical SciencesFunding amount not specified · Closes November 16, 2026
- Applied MathematicsFunding amount not specified · Closes November 16, 2026
- Major Research Instrumentation Program$100K – $4M · Closes November 16, 2026
- Astronomy and Astrophysics Research GrantsFunding amount not specified · Closes November 16, 2026
- MPS Astronomical Sciences Research Programs (MPS Astro)Funding amount not specified · Closes November 16, 2026
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice$600K – $2M · Closes November 17, 2026
- National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions FoundryFunding amount not specified · Closes November 18, 2026
- Computational Mathematics$1 – $1.2M · Closes December 1, 2026
- ArchaeometryFunding amount not specified · Closes December 1, 2026
- Archaeology Program Senior Research AwardsFunding amount not specified · Closes December 1, 2026
- Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST)Funding amount not specified · Closes December 4, 2026
- StatisticsFunding amount not specified · Closes December 15, 2026
- Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing NetworkFunding amount not specified · Closes December 15, 2026
- Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support$5K – $47.5M · Closes January 11, 2027
- Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field SupportFunding amount not specified · Closes January 15, 2027
- Arctic Research OpportunitiesFrom $330K · Closes January 15, 2027
- Research on the Science and Technology Enterprise: Indicators, Statistics, and Methods (NCSES S&T)Funding amount not specified · Closes January 19, 2027
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