George Mason University offers faculty tailored support and resources to develop strong NSF CAREER research proposals, boosting competitiveness for this prestigious early-career award.
Funder: George Mason University
Due Dates: July 1, 2027 (NSF CAREER annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: No direct funding; program offers proposal development support for NSF CAREER grants (minimum NSF CAREER award: $400,000–$500,000 over 5 years).
Summary: Provides George Mason University faculty with resources, guidance, and tailored support to develop competitive NSF CAREER proposals.
Key Information: For Mason faculty only; support is for proposal development, not direct research funding.
The Research Development Support for NSF Faculty Career Development (CAREER) program at George Mason University is designed to assist Mason faculty in preparing successful proposals for the National Science Foundation's prestigious CAREER award. The program offers comprehensive resources, including access to successful proposal examples, tailored guidance, and tools that address each stage of the proposal process. This initiative aims to strengthen faculty competitiveness for the NSF CAREER program and foster research excellence at the university.