Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Core Programs

The Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE): Core Programs support research and education projects that build new knowledge in computing, communications, and information science and engineering.

Applicants may apply for a Small Project, Medium Project, or OAC Core Project. Applications are due through Grants.gov or Research.gov October 1-23, 2024 (Medium and OAC Core Projects) or October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 (Small Projects). The National Science Foundation expects to award 400-600 grants.

Eligibility

Applicant

This grant is open to:

  • Institutions of higher education accredited and with a campus in the United States
  • Nonprofit, nonacademic organizations
  • Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, etc. engaged in research and education activities

Primary Investigator

Primary Investigator, Co-PIs, and other senior/key project personnel must hold either: 

  • A tenured or tenure-track position, or 
  • A primary, full-time, paid appointment in a research or teaching position

Project Types

Small Projects

  • Up to $600,000
  • Up to 3 years
  • Well suited to one or two investigators and at least one student and/or postdoctoral researcher

Medium Projects

  • $600,001 to $1,200,000
  • Up to 4 years
  • Well suited to one or more investigators and several students and/or postdoctoral researchers

OAC Core Projects

  • Up to $600,000
  • Up to 3 years
  • Well suited to one or two investigators and at least one student and/or postdoctoral researcher

Core Programs

Projects should align with one of these core programs:

Division of Computing and Communication Foundations

Division of Computer and Network Systems (CNS)

Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS)

Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC)

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