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Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research
About This Grant
The NSF CISE Directorate supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in all aspects of computing, communications, and information science and engineering through the following Future Computing Research (Future CoRe) programs: Algorithmic Foundations (AF) program; Communications and Information Foundations (CIF) program; Computer Systems Research (CSR) program; Computing Education Research (CER) program; Cyber-Physical System Foundations and Connected Communities (CPS) program; Foundations of Emerging Technologies (FET) program; Human-Centered Computing (HCC) program; Information Integration and Informatics (III) program; Networking Technology and Systems (NeTS) program; Robust Intelligence (RI) program;and Software and Hardware Foundations (SHF) program; The CISE Future Computing Research program anticipates a portfolio of awards with a range of budgets and durations, including projects of smaller scope. Project durations and budgets must be commensurate with the scope of the proposed work up to the maximum limit of $1,000,000 with a duration up to 4 years. Typical projects are approximately $150,000 to $250,000 per year and are 3 to 4 years in duration. Projects are discouraged from exceeding $300,000 in any single year. Estimated program budget, number of awards, and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.
Grant Summary
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research is a U.S. National Science Foundation grant providing $600K to $12M for university, community college, nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-09-10 (closing in 21 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
$600K–$12M
2026-09-10
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research from U.S. National Science Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. National Science Foundation before the deadline.
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Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research?
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation and is generally open to university, community college, nonprofit, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research provide?
Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research provides between $600K and $12M per award from U.S. National Science Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research deadline?
Applications for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research are due 2026-09-10 (closing in 21 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, U.S. National Science Foundation, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research?
To apply for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Future Computing Research, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.
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