Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #NSF22586
NSF CAREER Program Grant Opportunity for Early-Career Faculty
Buyer
U.S. National Science Foundation
Posted
April 19, 2022
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
NSF22586
NAICS
541715
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program, a grant initiative for early-career faculty in the U.S. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Program Overview: - Supports early-career faculty who show potential as academic leaders in research and education - Open to U.S. non-profit, non-academic organizations (e.g., museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies) and accredited higher education institutions - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors are requested - Proposals should integrate research and education activities - Notable Requirements: - Strict eligibility criteria for applicants - Limits on the number of proposals per Principal Investigator - Special instructions for international branch campuses - Outstanding awardees may be nominated for the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) - No part numbers, quantities, or commercial products are specified, as this is a grant for academic and research 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. Eligible applicants include non-profit, non-academic organizations and institutions of higher education in the U.S. The program also selects nominees for the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from among the most meritorious CAREER awardees.