National Science Foundation

NSF X-Labs initiative for developing revolutionary sensing and imaging platform technologies incorporating quantum sensing, AI-driven computational imaging, and adaptive algorithms for scientific discovery.

NSF seeks input on establishing Tech Accelerators for deep-tech commercialization from lab-to-market, focusing on emerging technologies in under-invested areas.

AI-Ready America builds statewide coordination hubs and national infrastructure to accelerate AI adoption across businesses, workforce, and communities. The program scales practical AI implementation through hands-on training, internships, and partnerships to prepare Americans for an AI-driven economy.

NSF seeks proposals to develop AI and cybersecurity education programs and scholarships, addressing critical workforce shortages in these fields. Support includes both scholarship funding for students and innovation grants to enhance curricula, partnerships, and training methods.

NSF EPSCoR supports research infrastructure development across eligible jurisdictions through collaborative partnerships. The program strengthens regional research ecosystems by funding capacity-building in facilities, workforce development, STEM pathways, and technology transfer for sustainable competitive advantage.

NSF seeks National Coordination Lead for AI-Ready America program via Other Transaction Agreement. Supports national coordination, knowledge sharing, and AI deployment assistance across multiple partners.

NSF seeks bold engineering research in AI, quantum, bioengineering, and robotics from investigators pursuing novel directions outside their current expertise. Projects should catalyze new industries, strengthen U.S. competitiveness, or tackle national grand challenges.

NSF X-Labs initiative seeking ambitious R&D teams to develop quantum interconnects and integrated photonic technologies for next-generation quantum computing, sensing, and networking applications.

NSF seeks small businesses to develop next-generation scientific instrumentation and experimental platforms that enable breakthrough discoveries. This pilot program funds innovative tools and AI-driven research infrastructure to advance the U.S. scientific enterprise.

NSF seeks proposals to develop and operate novel national-scale cyberinfrastructure systems that enable data-intensive and AI-driven research across science and engineering disciplines.

NSF supports STEM doctoral research programs at minority-serving institutions across AI, quantum computing, advanced materials, and clean energy. The initiative expands institutional research capacity and increases doctoral degree completion for underrepresented groups in STEM fields.

NSF seeks innovative research proposals that build STEM research capacity in underrepresented jurisdictions through collaborative networks. Projects must advance emerging or interdisciplinary research areas while developing skilled workforce and ensuring long-term sustainability.

This program funds research on ocean structure, movement, and transport processes, including interactions with biological, chemical, atmospheric, and geological systems. It addresses fundamental understanding of ocean dynamics critical to climate, marine ecosystems, and Earth system modeling.

NSF seeks to transform open-source tools into secure, sustainable ecosystems addressing national challenges in AI, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure. Funding supports establishing governance structures, expanding promising projects, and enhancing safety and security across distributed developer communities.

NSF CISE supports foundational research across 11 computing domains—from algorithms and AI to cybersecurity and human-centered computing. This program funds novel R&D projects that advance knowledge in computing systems, communications, and information science to drive future technological breakthroughs.

Develop expertise at the intersection of AI and biology to become a field leader applying machine learning to biological systems. This fellowship trains postdocs to drive biotechnology breakthroughs and innovations that strengthen the U.S. economy.

NSF seeks fundamental research advancing knowledge of STEM education across learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development. Projects should generate foundational insights with potential long-term impact on educational practice across all learner groups and ages.

NSF supports mathematics research driven by real-world science and engineering problems, seeking proposals that demonstrate mathematical innovation and practical impact. Projects involving junior researcher training and interdisciplinary collaboration are particularly encouraged.

NSF seeks use-inspired research and translational activities that move scientific discoveries from the lab to real-world practice. Three tracks support researchers at different stages: exploring applications of existing research, maturing translational ideas, or scaling solutions through strategic partnerships with industry and other stakeholders.

NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY supports K-12 educators, technologists, and researchers collaborating to develop AI-integrated learning solutions and tools. Teams co-design evidence-based technologies addressing real challenges identified by students and educators to prepare the workforce for an AI-driven future.

LSAMP funds alliances of colleges and universities to increase STEM degrees among underrepresented minorities through evidence-based strategies, from community college transfers to graduate research pathways, addressing the critical need to diversify the nation's STEM workforce.

Support early-career scientists conducting dissertation research on Arctic environmental and social systems change. Funding advances fundamental understanding of rapid Arctic transformation and builds STEM workforce capacity in polar sciences.

NSF X-Labs Other Transaction Agreement framework for establishing full-time interdisciplinary R&D teams to develop novel platform technologies aligned with NSF Topic Announcements.

NSF seeks fundamental research to optimize chemical and biochemical processes for efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, and critical minerals. Projects should connect molecular-scale discoveries to industrial process and plant-scale applications.

EBBS funds engineering research to understand and control biological systems at all scales, from biomarker sensing to protein design and tissue restoration. The program combines fundamental mechanistic insights with experimental and computational techniques to develop innovative platforms and devices that advance human health and U.S. biotechnology leadership.