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Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)

U.S. National Science Foundation · 22-586

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U.S. National Science Foundation is accepting applications for this grant until Jul 28, 2027 (259 days left).

Awards start at $400,000 and estimated total program funding is $250,000,000.

Eligibility is described in the listing text (the "Others" category).

The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.

Built only from the fields in the Grants.gov listing. Always confirm on the official listing.

Key facts

StatusPosted: open for applications
Close dateJul 28, 2027 · 259 days left
Posted dateApr 19, 2022
Opportunity number22-586
AgencyU.S. National Science Foundation · all U.S. National Science Foundation grants
Funding instrumentGrant
CategoryScience and Technology and other Research and Development
Opportunity categoryDiscretionary
Award ceiling (max per award)Not stated
Award floor (min per award)$400,000
Estimated total program funding$250,000,000
Expected number of awardsNot stated
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN)47.041 – Engineering
47.049 – Mathematical and Physical Sciences
47.050 – Geosciences
47.070 – Computer and Information Science and Engineering
47.074 – Biological Sciences
47.075 – Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
47.076 – STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources)
47.084 – NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships
Last updated on Grants.govSep 10, 2026
Archive dateAug 27, 2027

Who can apply

  • Others (see the eligibility details in the listing)

Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):

*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. …

Description

Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):

CAREER : The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Activities pursued by early-career faculty should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from early-career faculty at all CAREER-eligible organizations . PECASE : Each year NSF selects nominees for the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from among the most meritorious recent CAREER awardees. …

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