Expeditions in Computing
ID: 324456Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$15M - $0

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
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Expeditions in Computing," aimed at supporting ambitious research agendas in the fields of computer and information science and engineering. Proposals are invited from accredited institutions of higher education in the U.S. that have undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in relevant fields, with the potential for collaboration with various organizations, including non-profits and national laboratories. This program is significant as it represents one of the largest investments by the NSF's Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, with a total estimated funding of $60 million and individual awards reaching up to $15 million over seven years. Interested applicants should note that the submission deadline is March 31, 2025, and can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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