The Expeditions in Computing grant by the National Science Foundation is designed to support ambitious and transformative research projects in computer and information science and engineering. It encourages collaboration across departments or institutions to create innovative research agendas that could shape the future of computing. The grant offers up to $15 million over seven years, making it one of the largest investments by the NSF's CISE directorate.
Who it's for: This grant is for research teams in the fields of computer and information science and engineering. Teams are encouraged to collaborate across different departments or institutions to develop innovative research projects.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals not related to computer and information science and engineering
- Lack of collaboration across departments or institutions
- Projects not looking ahead by at least a decade
- Proposals without a transformative research agenda
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Collaboration plan with multiple departments or institutions
- Budget plan for up to $15 million
- Timeline for a seven-year project
- Documentation of past research successes
Cautions
- Projects must promise disruptive innovations
- Requires collaboration across multiple fields or sub-fields
- Long-term commitment of up to seven years
- Highly competitive due to large funding amounts
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are those involved in computer and information science and engineering research. This includes research teams from various departments or institutions that can collaborate to develop innovative and transformative research projects. The grant is aimed at projects that look ahead by at least a decade and promise significant advancements in the field.
Overview
This grant is for research teams in the fields of computer and information science and engineering. Teams are encouraged to collaborate across different departments or institutions to develop innovative research projects.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals not related to computer and information science and engineering
- Lack of collaboration across departments or institutions
- Projects not looking ahead by at least a decade
- Proposals without a transformative research agenda
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support large research teams working on projects that promise disruptive innovations in computer and information science and engineering. This includes expenses related to research activities, personnel, and collaboration efforts.
Total Program Funding
$60,000,000
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Feb 14, 2020
- Deadline
- Mar 31, 2027(291 days)
- Archive Date
- Apr 30, 2027
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Develop a transformative research agenda
- Form a collaborative team across departments or institutions
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Create a comprehensive budget plan
- Ensure alignment with NSF's CISE objectives