Funder: National Science Foundation
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | September 15, 2026 (Full Proposal Window Closes)
Funding Amounts: $1M–$2M total per project for up to 5 years; 3–6 awards per cycle
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary research teams tackling complex, high-impact engineering challenges to advance U.S. prosperity, health, and infrastructure.
Key Information: Letter of Intent is required; only one proposal per PI/co-PI per cycle; proposals must include an Engineering Leadership Plan and a Research Integration Plan.