Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: September 9, 2025 (annual deadline)

Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 direct costs per award (plus indirects); up to 3 awards annually; total program funding estimated at $60,000.

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

Key Information: Proposals must be submitted by doctoral degree-granting U.S. universities on behalf of students; the doctoral student is listed as Co-PI.