Expeditions in Computing (Expeditions)
The NSF Expeditions in Computing program funds large, multidisciplinary teams for up to $15M over seven years to pursue bold, foundational research that will shape the future of computing and information science.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: December 2, 2026: Preliminary proposal due (required) | July 27, 2027: Full proposal deadline (by invitation only)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000,000 per award over seven years; estimated $60,000,000 total funding per cycle; 2–4 awards per competition.
Summary: Supports ambitious, multidisciplinary research projects that promise to define the future of computing and information science and engineering.
Key Information: Preliminary proposal is required; full proposals accepted by invitation only.
Description
This program funds large-scale, multi-institutional research projects in computer and information science and engineering that aim to catalyze transformative advances and define the future of the field. The initiative encourages collaborative teams to pursue bold, foundational research agendas that look a decade or more ahead and have the potential for disruptive innovations. Supported topics include, but are not limited to, new architectures for intelligence, theoretical and experimental advances in learning systems, robotics, next-generation networking, and other high-impact areas that require multidisciplinary expertise and cannot be addressed by a single discipline alone.
Expeditions projects are among the largest investments made by the NSF’s Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), reflecting the need for deep, sustained research efforts to achieve lasting breakthroughs. These grants are intended to foster environments that encourage creativity, risk-taking, and integration of diverse research contributions.
