The Science and Technology Centers: Integrative Partnerships program by the National Science Foundation funds large-scale, innovative research and education projects that aim to create new scientific fields or technologies with significant scientific or societal impact. These projects involve collaborations between universities, labs, industries, and international partners, focusing on interdisciplinary research and education. The program also emphasizes diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.
Who it's for: This grant is for institutions of higher education, national laboratories, industrial organizations, and other public or private entities that are capable of conducting large-scale, innovative research projects. The projects should aim to create new scientific paradigms or technologies and involve diverse teams, including underrepresented groups in STEM.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals lacking interdisciplinary collaboration
- Projects not aligned with NSF-supported science and engineering areas
- Lack of diversity and inclusion plans
- Insufficient knowledge transfer activities
- Inadequate integration of education and research
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Partnership agreements
- Diversity and inclusion plan
- Knowledge transfer strategy
- Budget plan
- Timeline for project milestones
- Institutional support letters
- Resumes of key personnel
- Evidence of previous successful collaborations
- Plans for integrating research and education
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with NSF's vision and supported areas
- Emphasize diversity and inclusion in your proposal
- Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary collaboration
- Prepare for a competitive selection process
- Focus on long-term, transformative impact
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, national laboratories, industrial organizations, and other public or private entities. The program is open to a wide range of organizations capable of conducting large-scale, interdisciplinary research projects that align with NSF's vision and supported areas of science and engineering.
Overview
This grant is for institutions of higher education, national laboratories, industrial organizations, and other public or private entities that are capable of conducting large-scale, innovative research projects. The projects should aim to create new scientific paradigms or technologies and involve diverse teams, including underrepresented groups in STEM.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals lacking interdisciplinary collaboration
- Projects not aligned with NSF-supported science and engineering areas
- Lack of diversity and inclusion plans
- Insufficient knowledge transfer activities
- Inadequate integration of education and research
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for conducting interdisciplinary research, developing new scientific fields or technologies, integrating education with research, promoting diversity in STEM, and facilitating knowledge transfer across sectors.
Total Program Funding
$30,000,000
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Archive Date
- Oct 9, 2026
- Est. Application Due (AI estimate)
- Winter 2027
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Summer 2027
Application Checklist
- Review NSF's supported science and engineering areas
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Form partnerships with eligible institutions
- Draft a diversity and inclusion plan
- Outline a knowledge transfer strategy
- Prepare a detailed budget and timeline
- Gather institutional support letters
- Compile resumes of key team members
- Document previous successful collaborations
- Plan for integrating research and education