Mid-Career Advancement (MCA)
Open. Closes March 1, 2027, 130 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, opportunity number 22-603.
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Notice facts
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 22-603 |
| Assistance listing | 47.050, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | June 11, 2022 |
| Closes | March 1, 2027 |
| Award range | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | 45 |
| Total program funding | $18,000,000 |
| 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 Serve as PI: PIs must be a) at the Associate Professor rank (or equivalent; see Additional Eligibility Information) and b) at that rank for at least 3 years by the proposal submission date. PIs must have current or proposed research that falls within the purview of a participating disciplinary program.  Pilot PUI Track in Directorates for Biological Sciences and Geosciences only, extends PI eligibility: Researchers at the Full Professor rank (or equivalent;… |
| 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
The MCA program offers an opportunity for scientists and engineers at the mid-career stage (see restrictions under Additional Eligibility Information) to substantively enhance and advance their research program and career trajectory. Mid-career scientists are at a critical career transition stage where they need to advance their research programs to ensure long-term productivity and creativity but are often constrained by service, teaching, or other activities that limit the amount of time devoted to research. The MCA program provides protected time, resources, and the means to gain new…
Official notice and documents
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