Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: March 2, 2026 (Annual window: Feb 1–Mar 1)
Funding Amounts: Up to $18,000,000 total program funding; typical awards support 35–45 projects, with up to 6.5 months of PI salary and $100,000 direct costs over 3 years per award.
Summary: Supports mid-career researchers in science and engineering to advance their research programs and career trajectories through protected time and collaborative partnerships.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to Associate Professors (3+ years in rank) or, for select tracks, Full Professors at PUIs in BIO/GEO; collaborative partners cannot be listed as co-PIs.