§ Federal grant opportunity · NSF 24-590
Engineering Research Initiation (ERI)
National Science Foundation is accepting applications for Engineering Research Initiation (ERI). The deadline is October 9, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.
Key facts
- Funder
- National Science Foundation
- Application deadline
- October 9, 2026
- Award range
- Award amount not published
- Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Research, Science & Technology
- Opportunity number
- NSF 24-590
Program overview
Full Proposal Deadline Date: October 9, 2026 Program Guidelines: NSF 24-590 The NSF Directorate for Engineering (ENG) seeks to build engineering research capacity across the nation by investing in new academic investigators who have yet to receive sufficient research funding from Federal Agencies. The Engineering Research Initiation (ERI) program will support new ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities This is an NSF Upcoming Due Dates item.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Science Foundation.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before October 9, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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