NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award (Trailblazer)
ID: 356244Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

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/356244

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24600
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award (TRAILBLAZER), a federal grant aimed at supporting innovative research projects that address national needs and advance U.S. leadership in engineering and science. Eligible applicants include non-profit, non-academic organizations and institutions of higher education, with specific requirements for principal investigators, including a tenured faculty appointment and a focus on engineering. This program is critical for fostering novel research directions and collaboration among funded projects, with a total estimated funding of $15 million and individual awards up to $3 million. Proposals are due by April 15, 2025, and interested parties can find more information and support by contacting grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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