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Multilateral Partnerships Leveraging Excellence

Funds the US side of research partnerships spanning at least three countries, on challenges no narrower team could reach.

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Some research problems are genuinely global, and NSF's international office built this programme for them. It funds ambitious multilateral research partnerships that leverage research excellence in the United States and elsewhere, and it also wants to advance understanding of what makes multilateral collaboration work — an honest acknowledgement that funders, institutions and researchers alike hav…

US-led international multilateral research partnerships spanning at least three countries, on urgent research or societal challenges of global importance including critical and emerging technology, plus advancing understanding of what makes multilateral collaboration effective.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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.$2.5M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PD-24-7298Source: www.grants.gov