Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: April 16, 2025 (Preliminary Proposal) | June 18, 2025 (Full Proposal) | October 15, 2025 (Preliminary Proposal) | December 17, 2025 (Full Proposal)

Funding Amounts: Planning grants: $15,000 (1 year); Site awards: up to $200,000/year; Estimated total program funding: $20.5M/year; Up to 15 years of support (three 5-year phases)

Summary: Supports Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers that foster long-term partnerships among industry, academia, and government to conduct pre-competitive research of mutual interest.

Key Information: Requires a preliminary proposal before full submission; eligibility limited to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education.