Funder: National Science Foundation
Due Dates: September 3, 2024 (Letter of Intent) | September 30, 2024 (Preliminary Proposal) | July 9, 2025 (Full Proposal, by invitation only)
Funding Amounts: $26M–$104M total per center over 10 years; up to $3.5M (Year 1), $4.5M (Year 2), $6M/year (Years 3–5); 1–4 awards expected
Summary: Supports multi-institutional engineering research centers that integrate research, education, workforce development, and innovation to address high-impact societal challenges.
Key Information: Mandatory cost sharing required; lead or core partner must be a STEM-MSI; limited submission; no-cost extensions not permitted.