Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: January 15, 2026

Funding Amounts: Up to $8M per award (Track 3, 4 years); other Tracks range from $3M–$6M for 3–5 years; $178M total estimated program funding

Summary: Supports building and strengthening translational research ecosystems at U.S. institutions to accelerate the movement of academic research into tangible public benefit.

Key Information: Multiple Tracks for IHEs and eligible non-profits; eligibility and award size depend on Track; see below for details.