Engineering Research Initiation
This NSF grant supports early-career engineering researchers at non-R1 institutions to help them start and grow their research careers.
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Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: October 9, 2024 (Full proposal) | September 16, 2025 (Full proposal) | October 9, 2026 (Full proposal) | September 16, 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: $200,000 awards for 24 months; $11,000,000 estimated total program funding
Summary: ERI supports new academic investigators at non-R1 institutions as they establish fundamental engineering research programs.
Key Information: PIs must meet strict prior federal research funding limits, verified by a Department Chair or Dean.
Description
The Engineering Research Initiation (ERI) program is a capacity-building initiative of NSF’s Directorate for Engineering. It supports new academic investigators who have not yet received sufficient federal research funding, helping them establish research programs and advance as researchers, educators, and innovators. The program aims to broaden the base of investigators contributing to engineering research and education in societally important fields.
ERI funds fundamental research that strengthens an institution’s research and scientific training environment and positions investigators for future grant competitions. Activities may catalyze research partnerships, disseminate results, or lay the foundation for sustained research contributions. Proposals must fit participating engineering programs. NSF particularly encourages submissions from Primarily Undergraduate Institutions, two-year colleges, and institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions.
