Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Research Initiation Initiative
ID: 347387Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$0 - $175K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/347387

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23576
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Research Initiation Initiative, a federal grant aimed at supporting early-career researchers in the field of computing. This initiative seeks to foster research independence among untenured faculty or research scientists who lack adequate resources, specifically targeting institutions that are not classified as "very high research activity" R1 institutions according to the Carnegie Classification. With an estimated total program funding of $10 million and an award ceiling of $175,000, the NSF anticipates making approximately 60 awards. Proposals are due by September 18, 2024, and interested applicants can find more information and contact support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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