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Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research

Funds eleven NSF computing programmes through one door — $280 million and roughly 600 awards across algorithms, systems, networks and AI.

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This is the single largest notice in this catalogue by award count. NSF's computing directorate runs eleven core programmes through it, covering new knowledge in every part of computing, communications and information science and engineering.

The eleven are Algorithmic Foundations; Communications and Information Foundations; Computer Systems Research; Computing Education Research; Cyber-Physical

Eleven NSF computing programmes reached through one solicitation — algorithmic foundations, communications and information foundations, computer systems, computing education research, cyber-physical systems, foundations of emerging technologies, human-centered computing, information integration and informatics, networking, robust intelligence, and software and hardware foundations.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.10 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$280M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 25-543Source: www.grants.gov