NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Grants

Open NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation grants

• High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology (HRRBAA)

  Up to $35Kopen

  High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology (HRRBAA) is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. This opportunity suppor...

  basic_researchsocial_sciencebiological anthropologyarchaeologyhigh-risk research

• NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award (TRAILBLAZER)

  Deadline: Jul 24, 2026open

  NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award (TRAILBLAZER) is a grant from the National Science Foundation that funds individual investigators pursuing bo...

  artificial_intelligenceai_roboticsai_foundation_modelsai_sciencerobotics

• Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs SBIR/STTR: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S. Competitiveness and Security

  Deadline: Jul 27, 2026open

  The NSF SBIR/STTR programs invest federal R&D funds in startups and small businesses to stimulate private sector innovation, commercialize federally-f...

• Biological Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards (BA-SR)

  Deadline: Jul 30, 2026open

  Biological Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards (BA-SR) is a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation that funds senior researcher proje...

  basic_researchsocial_sciencebiomedical_researchbiological anthropologyhuman biology

• Decision, Risk and Management Sciences (DRMS)

  Deadline: Aug 18, 2026open

  Decision, Risk and Management Sciences (DRMS) is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. Supports research to increase understanding of d...

  social_sciencedesign_researchbasic_researchconvergence_researchdecision-making

• Archaeometry (AMTRY)

  Deadline: Dec 1, 2026open

  Archaeometry (AMTRY) is a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation that funds research applying scientific and engineering methods to archaeolo...

  cultural_preservationbasic_researcharchaeologyscientific_techniquescultural_heritage

• NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM)

  Deadline: Mar 2, 2027open

  NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. Support...

  higher_educationstem_educationworkforce_developmenteducation_researchstem scholarships

• Advanced Manufacturing (AM) Program

  open

  Advanced Manufacturing (AM) Program is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and mea...

  manufacturingworkforce_developmentinnovationadvanced manufacturingmanufacturing research

• Research on Innovative Technologies for Enhanced Learning (RITEL)

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  Research on Innovative Technologies for Enhanced Learning (RITEL) is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. Supports early-stage researc...

  artificial_intelligenceai_roboticsai_educationhuman_computer_interactioneducation_research

• Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I Programs (SBIR/STTR Phase I)

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  Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I Programs (SBIR/STTR Phase I) is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Scien...

  small_businessinnovationsbirsttrsmall business innovation

• Transport Phenomena

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  Transport Phenomena is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. Supports fundamental research to understand, model, and control the transp...

  basic_researchmaterials_scienceenergy_efficiencybiotechnologytransport phenomena

• Thermal Transport Processes

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  Thermal Transport Processes is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. Supports engineering research projects that lay the foundation for...

  basic_researchmaterials_scienceenergy_efficiencythermal transportheat transfer

• Combustion and Fire Systems (CFS)

  open

  Combustion and Fire Systems (CFS) is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. Supports research on combustion and fire prediction and miti...

  clean_energyclimate_changeenergy_efficiencybasic_researchcombustion science

• NSF STEM K-12

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  NSF STEM K-12 is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. This program funds research on how AI can enhance STEM teaching and learning acr...

  stem_educationeducation_researchartificial_intelligenceai_educationstem education

• Combustion and Fire Systems

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  Combustion and Fire Systems is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. Supports research on combustion and fire prediction and mitigation...

  clean_energyclimate_changeenergy_efficiencybasic_researchcombustion science

• Partnership to Advance Conservation Science and Practice (PACSP)

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  Partnership to Advance Conservation Science and Practice (PACSP) is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. Encourages partnerships betwe...

  biodiversityland_conservationenvironmental_educationconservation sciencepartnerships

• Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Operations (AMDO)

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  Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Operations (AMDO) is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. Supports fundamental research on advance...

  manufacturingmaterials_sciencedesign_researchinnovationadvanced manufacturing

• NSF 25-542: Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Science (SCH)

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  NSF 25-542: Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Science (SCH) is sponsored by NSF - U.S. Nati...

  artificial_intelligenceai_healthcarebiomedical_researchdata_scienceclinical_research

• Funding Opportunities for Science and Engineering Research with Impact on Women's Health

  open

  Funding Opportunities for Science and Engineering Research with Impact on Women's Health is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. Encou...

• Expanding K-12 Resources for AI Education DCL

  open

  Expanding K-12 Resources for AI Education DCL is sponsored by NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation. This Dear Colleague Letter invites supplemental ...

  k12_educationstem_educationai_educationeducation_researchartificial intelligence

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How to apply for NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation grants

Most NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.