Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: November 15, 2024 (Letter of Intent) | January 14, 2025 (Preliminary Proposal) | June 2, 2025 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000,000 per award over 3 years; at least 5 awards anticipated; total program budget $15M (FY25).
Summary: Supports individual investigators in engineering proposing bold, novel research directions distinct from their prior work, with potential for transformative national impact.
Key Information: Letter of Intent and Preliminary Proposal are required; only invited PIs may submit full proposals; single-PI only—no co-PIs or collaborative proposals allowed.