Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: July 28, 2025 (Fourth Monday in July, annually)

Funding Amounts: Minimum $400,000 over 5 years (minimum $500,000 for BIO, ENG, or OPP directorates); ~$250M total program funding annually

Summary: NSF's most prestigious early-career award supporting junior faculty who integrate research and education in STEM fields.

Key Information: Only one CAREER proposal per PI per year; eligibility limited to early-career, pre-tenure faculty.