NSF’s CBET program funds foundational research in chemical, bioengineering, energy, and transport systems, supporting innovative projects without requiring immediate commercial applications.
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.
Prepare, train, and grow a skilled workforce in advanced cyberinfrastructure to enhance research capabilities and improve economic competitiveness.
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 Engineering funds foundational research in civil, mechanical, and manufacturing innovation, supporting projects in advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, dynamic systems, and advanced materials.