Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)
Open. Closes July 28, 2027, 279 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, opportunity number 22-586.
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Notice facts
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 22-586 |
| Assistance listing | 47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.084 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | April 19, 2022 |
| Closes | July 28, 2027 |
| Award range | From $400,000 |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | $250,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
CAREER : The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Activities pursued by early-career faculty should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from early-career faculty at all CAREER-eligible…
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