Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: February 9, 2026 | September 9, 2026 (recurring annually)

Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 direct costs per award; total program funding approx. $100,000/year; 3–5 awards anticipated annually.

Summary: Supports dissertation research that advances the scientific basis of science and innovation policy through development of models, tools, data, or metrics.

Key Information: Doctoral students must apply through their U.S. doctoral-granting institution; advisor is PI, student is Co-PI.