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    § Federal grant opportunity · NSF 20-558

    PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)

    National Science Foundation is accepting applications for PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF). The deadline is November 10, 2026 and the published award range is Award amount not published.

    Key facts

    Funder
    National Science Foundation
    Application deadline
    November 10, 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 20-558

    Program overview

    Full Proposal Deadline Date: November 10, 2026 Program Guidelines: NSF 20-558 The PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) program has two goals: 1) Support research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE), and 2) Increase the community of researchers conducting PFE research. PIs are expected to have little or no experience conducting social ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities This is an NSF Upcoming Due Dates item.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Science Foundation.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before November 10, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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