Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) | PD 25-345Y

Supports fundamental research on the design, optimization, sustainability and resilience of infrastructure systems during normal operation and extreme events, such as natural hazards, to serve community needs.

Supports the research in mathematical and physical sciences of pre-tenure faculty at institutions with historically lower levels of NSF funding and their efforts to prepare students for 21st century STEM workforce.

Supports interdisciplinary, human-centered and use-inspired fundamental research to improve the design, development, sustainability and societal impact of equitable and resilient infrastructure across various domains.

Supports sustainable open science and data management by advancing research, education and cyberinfrastructure while encouraging collaboration and reducing barriers to data sharing.

Supports interdisciplinary centers that advance materials research, foster collaboration, promote education and participation in STEM and strengthen the U.S. research infrastructure through shared facilities and outreach initiatives.

Supports the development and integration of advanced cybersecurity solutions to improve scientific cyberinfrastructure's security, resilience and usability, enabling secure and reproducible data-driven discoveries across various research fields.

Proposals for the Future of Designing Accountable Software Systems (DASS) | NSF 25-026

Supports interdisciplinary projects that leverage AI to address geoscience challenges, fostering collaboration between experts to advance Earth system understanding and workforce development.

Encourages proposals from TCUP-eligible institutions to establish new or enhance existing secondary STEM teacher preparation degrees with up-to-date curricula, faculty resources and technology to advance STEM education for Tribal and Native communities.

Supports research using the unique microgravity environment of the International Space Station to improve understanding and innovation in transport phenomena, nanoscale interactions and related manufacturing processes for benefiting life on Earth.

Amplifying STEM Education Investments in and with Rural and Remote Areas and Communities | NSF 25-023

Supports projects that identify and address issues involved in translating research into PreK-12 STEM classroom practices as well as projects that leverage insights from educational practice to drive fundamental research.

Supports interdisciplinary, high-risk research that integrates intelligent technologies with natural and built environments to tackle critical challenges and enhance the quality of life in communities through collaboration with stakeholders.

Supports innovative research that improves understanding of the Antarctic region and its global relevance through lab work, modeling or existing data, without requiring USAP logistical support.

Supports research that enhances understanding of Antarctic systems and their global connections, requiring USAP logistical support for essential fieldwork in Antarctica.

Supports partnerships between researchers and conservation practitioners to integrate science, action and evaluation, addressing urgent biodiversity challenges and advancing evidence-based conservation in the U.S.

Supports the strengthening of jurisdiction-wide research ecosystems by fostering interconnected networks and building research infrastructure to grow research capacity and competitiveness aligned with jurisdictional priorities.

Supports the development of sustainable research infrastructure and capacity in EPSCoR jurisdictions through collaborative, hypothesis-driven or problem-driven research and workforce development to improve competitiveness in a selected STEM field.

Supports mid-scale infrastructure to advance materials discovery and development through integrated materials synthesis, characterization and modeling while promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing and access to state-of-the-art tools.