Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #NSF Publication 22-586
NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program Grant Solicitation
Buyer
U.S. National Science Foundation
Posted
April 19, 2022
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
NSF Publication 22-586
NAICS
541715
This opportunity is a grant solicitation from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a research grant opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Grant funding for early-career faculty to support research and educational activities - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Open to U.S. non-profit, non-academic organizations (e.g., museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies) and accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, including community colleges - Principal investigators may submit only one proposal per year and participate in a maximum of three competitions - Justification required for participation from international branch campuses - CAREER awardees may be nominated for the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) based on research innovation and community service - Estimated total funding is $250,000,000, with individual awards expected at $400,000 each - No products, part numbers, or OEMs are involved, as this is a grant for research and educational activities
Description
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity by the U.S. National Science Foundation that offers prestigious awards to early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education. The program supports activities that build a foundation for leadership in integrating education and research. It encourages submissions from early-career faculty at all CAREER-eligible organizations. The program also selects nominees for the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from among the most meritorious CAREER awardees.