Research grant

NSF CAREER Award

U.S. National Science Foundation · United States
Next deadline
28 July 2027
Funding
See official page
Type
Research project grant
Who it is for
Early-career faculty
Disciplines
Science, Engineering
Status
Open

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Details last checked on 21 October 2026. Deadlines and rules change every cycle. Always confirm on the official U.S. National Science Foundation page before applying.

About this grant

Supports early-career faculty who combine outstanding research with a strong commitment to education.

Who can apply

Early-career faculty. An eligible principal investigator may submit only one CAREER proposal per annual competition. Co-PIs are not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the NSF CAREER Award?
Early-career faculty. An eligible principal investigator may submit only one CAREER proposal per annual competition. Co-PIs are not permitted.

What is the deadline for the NSF CAREER Award?
The next known deadline is 28 July 2027. Always confirm on the official page.

How much funding does the NSF CAREER Award offer?
Funding amounts are set by U.S. National Science Foundation for each call. See the official page for current figures.

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