Funder: National Science Foundation

Due Dates: August 3, 2025 (all grant types) | February 2, 2026 (all except Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants) | Annually thereafter

Funding Amounts: Standard Research Grants: up to $750,000 (2–3 years) | Scholars Awards: up to $350,000 (1–3 years) | DDRIGs: up to $25,000 | Community Development: typically $75,000–$100,000/year (up to $300,000) | Conference: under $50,000 | ~40 awards/year, total program ~$6.2M

Summary: Supports interdisciplinary research on the conceptual foundations, history, and social contexts of STEM, including studies of ethics, equity, governance, and policy.

Key Information: Multiple grant types and deadlines; eligibility and budget caps vary by grant type—see details below.