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NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)

NSF CAREER

Supports early-career faculty in the United States to build independent research careers in science and engineering.

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The NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is described by the National Science Foundation as its most prestigious award in support of early-career faculty who demonstrate potential to serve as academic role models and to lead advances in research and education within their organizations. Operating under solicitation NSF 22-586, CAREER is a foundation-wide activity spanning all NSF …

What this grant funds

Any NSF-supported research area across all directorates, conducted by early-career faculty who demonstrate potential to serve as academic role models.

Key facts
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.—
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nsf.gov