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Accelerating Research Translation (ART)

ART — NSF 25-548

Supports university infrastructure growth in technology transfer through NSF research grants.

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The NSF Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program, solicitation NSF 25-548 published September 26, 2025, funds institutions of higher education to build, expand, or sustain research translation ecosystems and technology transfer infrastructure across all STEM domains. The program is structured into five tracks serving institutions at different organizational maturity levels: Track 1 ACT (ent…

What this grant funds

Funds institutions of higher education to build, expand, or sustain research translation and technology-transfer ecosystems across all STEM domains, with awards structured across five capacity tracks.

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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.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–60 months
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nsf.gov