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Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science

U.S. National Science Foundation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-16

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW46560207 BCX4"> The Cyberinfrastructurefor Public Access and Open Science (CI PAOS) program within the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC) aims to catalyze new and transformative socio-technical partnerships supporting research data infrastructure ecosystems across domainsthrough early-stage collaborative activities between cyberinfrastructure researchers, scientists, research computing experts, data management experts, research labs, university libraries, and other communities of practice. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW46560207 BCX4"> The CI PAOS program supports the NSF Public Access Initiative byencouraging innovation across the CI ecosystem to address accessibility, discoverability, reliability, reproducibility, sustainability, and utility of data products in alignment with NSF and national goals for public access and open science [See: <a class="Hyperlink SCXW46560207 BCX4" href="https://new.nsf.gov/public-access" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NSF Public Access Initiative</a>, <a class="Hyperlink SCXW46560207 BCX4" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/08-2022-OSTP-Public-access-Memo.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Office of Science and Technology Policy Memorandum on Ensuring Free, Immediate, and equitable Access to Federally funded Research</a>, and <a class="Hyperlink SCXW46560207 BCX4" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/05-2022-Desirable-Characteristics-of-Data-Repositories.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Desirable Characteristics of Data Repositories for Federally Funded Research</a>].CI PAOS builds on previous investments including those through Dear Colleague Letters <a class="Hyperlink SCXW46560207 BCX4" href="https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2019/nsf19069/nsf19069.jsp" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NSF19-069</a>,<a class="Hyperlink SCXW46560207 BCX4" href="https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2020/nsf20068/nsf20068.jsp" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NSF20-068</a>, <a class="Hyperlink SCXW46560207 BCX4" href="https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2023/nsf23018/nsf23018.jsp" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NSF 23-018</a>, and the FAIROS Research Coordination Networks (RCN)program solicitation (<a class="Hyperlink SCXW46560207 BCX4" href="https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/findable-accessible-interoperable-reusable-open/nsf22-553/solicitation" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NSF 22-553</a>). </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW46560207 BCX4"> NSF accepts proposals pursuant tothis Program Description year-round. From time to time, NSF may also issue Dear Colleague Letters to encourage proposals on special thematic interests and opportunities related to this program. <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW92189242 BCX4"> GUIDANCE TO POTENTIAL PROPOSERS </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW92189242 BCX4"> A primary feature of successful CI PAOS projects is a robust, synergistic collaborative team comprising skills from across communities of science/engineering, research data science, and information science discipline(s) and expertise in leveraging connections between cyberinfrastructure researchers and providers and data specialists. Leveraging international collaboration to build shared norms and address challenges related to developing and implementing PAOS policies and practices is encouraged. Research and education in science and engineering benefit immensely from international cooperation. Proposals with an international component are also welcome [See: <a class="Hyperlink SCXW92189242 BCX4" href="https://www.nsf.gov/od/oise/IntlCollaborations/index.jsp" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">International Collaborations Opportunities at NSF</a>]. Proposers must target one or more of the following themes/pathways:Competency Building, Capability Building, and/or Community Building. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW92189242 BCX4"> Competency Building </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW92189242 BCX4"> Open science/engineering-driven collaboration. A socio-technical collaborative approach in addressing disciplinary, interdisciplinary, domestic, and international data lifecycle challenges is critical to informing and guiding the development of principles, requirements, and standardsof a CI ecosystem that fosters pipelines to good data management and pathways to access.Proposals should clearly describe the goals, challenges, and rationale for the proposed data science and engineering project and include an explanation of the potential for transformative research and broader impacts on the open science ecosystem [See: <a class="Hyperlink SCXW92189242 BCX4" href="https://new.nsf.gov/funding/learn/broader-impacts%22%20HYPERLINK%20%22https://new.nsf.gov/funding/learn/broader-impacts" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">U.S. NSF Broader Impacts</a>].Successful proposals will also clearly identify utilization science scenarios and use cases. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW92189242 BCX4"> Capability Building </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW92189242 BCX4"> Exploratory and pilot activities.<span class="TextRun SCXW92189242 BCX4" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" d

Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science is a U.S. National Science Foundation grant providing $50K to $600K for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

science_technology_and_other_research_and_development

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

$50K–$600K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity

Medium

1Confirm your organization is eligible for Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science 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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Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science?

Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. 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 Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science provide?

Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science provides between $50K and $600K 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 Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science deadline?

Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, U.S. National Science Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science?

To apply for Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science, 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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