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117 live calls for proposals · United States. Next deadline 30 Sept 2026.

117 live calls · page 1 of 6 · sorted by closing date

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Analysis

U.S. National Science Foundation · Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049)

The Analysis Program supports research in analysis. Areas of current activity include complex, harmonic, and real analysis; dynamical systems and ergodic theory; functional analysis; mathematical physics; operator…

  • research_innovation

30 Sept 2026

Closes today

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EDU Core Research

U.S. National Science Foundation · STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) (47.076)

The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to the general,…

  • education
  • youth_skills_employment
  • research_innovation

1 Oct 2026

Closes tomorrow

$500,000 – $2,500,000 per grant

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Advanced Technological Education

U.S. National Science Foundation · STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) (47.076)

With a focus on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy.…

  • education
  • youth_skills_employment
  • research_innovation

1 Oct 2026

Closes tomorrow

$475,000 – $7,500,000 per grant

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Engineering Research Initiation (ERI)

U.S. National Science Foundation · Engineering (47.041)

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…

  • research_innovation

9 Oct 2026

9 days left

From $200,000 per grant

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Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (MFAI)

U.S. National Science Foundation · Engineering (47.041)

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are enabling extraordinary scientific breakthroughs in fields ranging from protein folding, natural language processing, drug synthesis, and recommender systems to the…

  • research_innovation
  • digital_technology

9 Oct 2026

9 days left

$500,000 – $1,500,000 per grant

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Algebra and Number Theory

U.S. National Science Foundation · Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049)

The Algebra and Number Theory program supports research in algebra, algebraic and arithmetic geometry, number theory, and representation theory. Conference proposals The Algebra and Number Theory program also provides…

  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development

9 Oct 2026

9 days left

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Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science

U.S. National Science Foundation · Engineering (47.041)

The Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science program supports authentic summer research experiences for K-14 educators to foster long-term collaborations between universities,…

  • education
  • research_innovation
  • youth_skills_employment

14 Oct 2026

14 days left

From $600,000 per grant

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Mathematical Biology

U.S. National Science Foundation · Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049)

The Mathematical Biology Program supports research in all areas of mathematical sciences with relevance to the biological sciences. Successful proposals must demonstrate mathematical innovation, biological relevance and…

  • research_innovation

14 Oct 2026

14 days left

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Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP)

U.S. National Science Foundation · STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) (47.076)

The Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) provides awards to federally recognized1 Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to promote high…

  • education
  • research_innovation
  • digital_technology

14 Oct 2026

14 days left

$100,000 – $3,500,000 per grant

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NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships

U.S. National Science Foundation · Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049)

NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships provide an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education. Fellows may…

  • research_innovation

15 Oct 2026

15 days left

From $110,000 per grant

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)

U.S. National Science Foundation · Engineering (47.041)

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program was established in response to direction provided in the Senate Commerce and Justice, Science and Related Agencies…

  • research_innovation

20 Oct 2026

20 days left

$28M total budget

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Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

U.S. National Science Foundation · Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049)

The purpose of the Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF) is to support future leaders in mathematics and statistics by facilitating their participation in postdoctoral research environments…

  • research_innovation

21 Oct 2026

21 days left

From $190,000 per grant

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Geometric Analysis

U.S. National Science Foundation · Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049)

The program in Geometric Analysis supports research on differential geometry and its relation to partial differential equations and variational principles; geometric methods in modern mathematical physics; symplectic…

  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development

3 Nov 2026

34 days left

$8,800,000 total budget

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Topology

U.S. National Science Foundation · Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049)

The Topology program supports research on algebraic topology, including chromatic, equivariant, motivic, and (un)stable homotopy, homology and cohomology theories; bordism and K-theory; topological manifolds; knots and…

  • research_innovation

3 Nov 2026

34 days left

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U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs:

U.S. National Science Foundation · Computer and Information Science and Engineering (47.070)

The NSF State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs program aims to expand access to the compute required for AI-enabled scientific discovery and to transform the research, education, and training opportunities offered by…

  • digital_technology
  • research_innovation
  • education

4 Nov 2026

35 days left

$100M total budget

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Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)

U.S. National Science Foundation · Engineering (47.041)

This program will advance scientific community datasets to enable scientific discovery and innovation using artificial intelligence (AI) and other methods. Its goal is to increase the value that can be derived from…

  • research_innovation
  • digital_technology

4 Nov 2026

35 days left

$100M total budget

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NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs: A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation

U.S. National Science Foundation · NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (47.084)

NSF invests in scientific discoveries, technological breakthroughs, and transformative innovations that strengthen economic growth, enhance security, and improve the lives of Americans and people around the world. Our…

  • research_innovation
  • digital_technology

4 Nov 2026

35 days left

$40M total budget

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SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

U.S. National Science Foundation · Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (47.075)

The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to encourageindependence earlyin the fellow'scareerby supporting his or herresearch and training goals.The…

  • research_innovation

4 Nov 2026

35 days left

$160,000 – $170,000 per grant

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PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)

U.S. National Science Foundation · Engineering (47.041)

The PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) program has two goals: 1) Support research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE), and 2) Increase the community of researchers conducting PFE…

  • research_innovation
  • education

10 Nov 2026

41 days left

From $200,000 per grant

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Applied Mathematics

U.S. National Science Foundation · Mathematical and Physical Sciences (47.049)

The Applied Mathematics program supports mathematics research motivated by and contributing to the solution of problems arising in science and engineering. Successful proposals must demonstrate mathematical innovation,…

  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development

16 Nov 2026

47 days left