[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov/)

Proposals accepted anytime

$1,000,000–$3,000,000 per award | Estimated total program funding: $9,000,000 | Typical duration: up to 5 years

Supports centers providing expertise, services, and training to advance the national research cyberinfrastructure ecosystem.

--- ## Description The NSF Cyberinfrastructure Centers of Excellence (CI CoE) Program aims to strengthen the nation’s advanced research cyberinfrastructure (CI) ecosystem by supporting centers that serve as hubs of expertise and innovation. These centers address specific needs in CI by providing services, expertise, training, and community best practices to both research and CI communities, fostering agile, integrated, and sustainable infrastructure for science and engineering research and education. CI CoEs are expected to: - Explore emerging technologies and community needs, proactively developing strategies and solutions. - Nurture communities of stakeholders and experts, aiming for self-sustaining communities of practice. - Provide services, training, and outreach to target groups. The program may fund both full-scale centers (typically five years) and pilot projects (typically two years) to demonstrate feasibility and develop concepts for future centers. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals accepted anytime --- ## Funding Amount - Award size: $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 per award - Estimated total program funding: $9,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 3 - Typical project duration: up to 5 years (renewable, subject to review and need) - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Eligibility is unrestricted: open to all types of applicants (universities, nonprofits, for-profits, government entities, etc.). - Proposers are strongly encouraged to consult with the relevant NSF program directors before submission. --- ## Application Process - Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis via [NSF FastLane](https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/), [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov/), or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). - All proposals must comply with the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1). - Prospective applicants are encouraged to review any Dear Colleague Letters for specific focus areas or pilot opportunities. - It is recommended to discuss project ideas with the CI CoE Program Director(s) prior to submission. --- ## Additional Information - CI CoEs may be renewed after their initial period, subject to performance and demonstrated need. - Pilot projects are possible precursors to full-scale centers and may receive varied levels of support. - Example: The NSF Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, [Trusted CI](https://trustedci.org/). - For indirect cost rates and award conditions, see [NSF Indirect Cost Policy](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/document/indirect-cost-rate) and [NSF Award Conditions](https://www.nsf.gov/awards/managing/award_conditions.jsp?org=NSF). --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Description PD-20-139Y](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505744) - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359484) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [Browse NSF Awards for This Program](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=139Y00&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Organization | |--------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------|-------------------| | William L. Miller | [cicoe@nsf.gov](mailto:cicoe@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-7886| CISE/OAC | | Alan Sussman | [alasussm@nsf.gov](mailto:alasussm@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-7563| CISE/OAC | | Kevin L. Thompson | [kthompso@nsf.gov](mailto:kthompso@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-4220| CISE/OAC | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | — | NSF |

Cyberinfrastructure Centers of Excellence

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