Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #26-514
NSF ENG Solicits Foundational Research Proposals in Electrical, Communications, and Computing Systems
Buyer
U.S. National Science Foundation
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
August 12, 2076
Identifier
26-514
NAICS
541715
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (ENG) is inviting proposals for foundational research in electrical, communications, and computing systems. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Engineering (ENG) - Programs Solicited: - Electronic, Photonic, Magnetic, and Quantum Devices (EPMQD) - Circuits and Systems for Communications and Sensing (CSCS) - Energy, Power, Control, and Learning (EPCL) - Products/Services Requested: - Foundational research projects in: - Novel classical and quantum devices - Advanced components and systems for communications and sensing - Systems and control for power and energy applications - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a research grant opportunity - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative research - Proposals do not need to promise near-term products or commercial outcomes - No cost sharing or matching required - Funding instrument is a grant - Estimated Funding: - Total portfolio of awards anticipated at $110,000,000
Description
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational research for electrical, communications, and computing systems through programs focusing on novel classical and quantum devices, advanced components and systems for communications and sensing, and systems and control with applications in power and energy. The program anticipates a portfolio of awards with varying budgets and durations, emphasizing intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research without requiring near-term commercial outcomes. The funding opportunity number is 26-514, with no cost sharing or matching requirement, and the funding instrument type is a grant. The opportunity category is discretionary, focusing on science, technology, and other research and development.