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Engineering Research Initiation

Name: Engineering Research Initiation
Creator: U.S. National Science Foundation
Keywords: GRANT

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AI Overview

NSF seeks to expand engineering research capacity by supporting early-career investigators launching independent research programs. This initiative builds the national engineering research base by funding promising researchers at institutions outside the highest-tier research universities.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

U.S. National Science Foundation

Funding Amount

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Release Date

July 17, 2026

Due Date

October 9, 2026

Official Description

The NSF Directorate for Engineering (ENG) seeks to build engineering research capacity across the nation by investing in new academic investigators who have yet to receive sufficient research funding from Federal Agencies. The Engineering Research Initiation (ERI) program will support new investigators as they initiate their research programs and advance in their careers as researchers, educators, and innovators. This funding opportunity aims to broaden the base of investigators involved in engi...

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