U.S. National Science Foundation
Find open grants and funding opportunities from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), the leading federal funder of non-medical science and engineering. Atom lists its research grants, CAREER awards, and graduate fellowships, so you can compare deadlines, eligibility, and award amounts.
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About U.S. National Science Foundation
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering except medicine. It funds a substantial share of the federally supported basic research conducted at U.S. colleges and universities, helping to keep the nation at the frontier of discovery.
NSF supports work spanning mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, geosciences, engineering, and the social and behavioral sciences, along with STEM education and research infrastructure. Its investments build knowledge, train the future workforce, and support the facilities and instrumentation that entire research communities rely on.
Researchers can pursue a wide range of NSF mechanisms, including standard and continuing research grants, the early-career CAREER award, the Graduate Research Fellowship Program, and center and instrumentation awards, all evaluated through rigorous merit review. Researchers and students can track current NSF funding opportunities and deadlines on Atom.
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142 grantsAstronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants
Funding for diverse astronomy and astrophysics research, including observational, theoretical, and collaborative projects across multiple disciplines and techniques.
MPS Astronomical Sciences Research Programs (MPS Astro)
MPS Astronomical Sciences Research Programs (MPS Astro) supports investigators and collaborations in astronomy research, ground-based technology, and facility projects to deepen understanding of the universe.
National Science Foundation Translation to Practice
The NSF Translation to Practice program funds research teams to move scientific discoveries toward real-world impact through technology development, partnerships, and workforce training in STEM, offering support across three translational tracks.
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