Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #24-506
NSF International Research Experiences for Students Grant Opportunity
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
November 08, 2023
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
24-506
NAICS
541715
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program to support international research opportunities for U.S. science and engineering students. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Eligible Applicants: - U.S. non-profit, non-academic organizations (e.g., museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies) - Accredited institutions of higher education - Products/Services Requested: - Grant funding for international research and research-related activities - Emphasis on active research participation and mentorship from international researchers - Support for virtual or hybrid collaboration approaches - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Student participants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents - Principal investigators and senior personnel must be affiliated with U.S. organizations - No specific OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a grant for research activities - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $12,000,000 - Approximately 25 awards expected
Description
The International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program supports international research and research-related activities for U.S. science and engineering students. It aims to develop a diverse, globally engaged workforce with world-class skills through active research participation in NSF-funded areas. The program emphasizes mentorship from international researchers and encourages virtual or hybrid collaboration approaches. Eligible applicants include U.S. non-profit, non-academic organizations and institutions of higher education. Student participants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents and apply through NSF-funded investigators.