Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: July 23, 2025 (Full Proposal, 5 p.m. local time) | Fourth Wednesday in July, annually thereafter
Funding Amounts: Typical award: minimum $400,000 (5 years); $500,000 minimum for BIO, ENG, or OPP directorates; ~500 awards/year; total program ~$250M/year
Summary: Supports early-career faculty with innovative research and education plans integrating research and teaching in NSF-supported disciplines.
Key Information: Only one CAREER proposal per PI per year; max three competitions per PI; no co-PIs allowed.