Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #24-594
NSF funding for integrated research and education centers
Buyer
U.S. National Science Foundation
Posted
September 30, 2026
Identifier
24-594
The U.S. National Science Foundation is seeking proposals for large-scale Science and Technology Centers that integrate research and education. - Government buyer: U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Science and Technology Centers (STC): Integrative Partnerships program, Solicitation 24-594. - Funding opportunity: This is a grant program, not a purchase of products or services. The program has $30 million in total funding, with individual awards ranging from $1.5 million to $6 million. - Requested work: Establish innovative, complex, long-term research and education centers in any science or engineering field supported by NSF. Centers are expected to integrate research and education, broaden participation in STEM, and transfer knowledge across sectors. - Eligible applicants and partnerships: Eligible U.S. institutions of higher education with doctoral-level research and education programs may lead proposals. Centers may partner with universities, colleges, national laboratories, research museums, private-sector research laboratories, state and local government laboratories, and international organizations. The principal investigator must be a full-time faculty member with an established record of leading research teams. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are specified. - Products and services: No product or service line items, part numbers, or quantities are listed.
Description
The Science and Technology Centers (STC): Integrative Partnerships program supports innovative, complex research and education projects requiring large-scale, long-term awards. Centers conduct research through partnerships among higher education institutions, national laboratories, industry, and other public or private organizations, and may focus on any area of science and engineering supported by NSF. The program also emphasizes integrating education with research, broadening participation in STEM, and transferring knowledge across sectors. Awards are cooperative agreements ranging from $1,500,000 to $6,000,000.