NSF’s Engineering Directorate funds foundational research in electrical, communications, and computing systems, including devices, circuits, systems, AI, and energy, through several focused grant programs.
NSF Engineering funds foundational research in civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation, supporting projects in advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, dynamic systems, and advanced materials.
The EBBS program funds research that uses engineering to understand, control, and improve biological systems and processes, supporting innovations in biotechnology and health but not drug development or clinical trials.
NSF's Energy, Water, and Resource Engineering program funds research to develop innovative engineering solutions for sustainable resource management and environmental protection.
The CPS program funds fundamental research to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of chemical and biochemical processes for national priorities like energy, manufacturing, and critical minerals.