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Expeditions in Computing Grant

Expeditions in Computing is an NSF CISE center-scale opportunity for ambitious, fundamental computing research agendas that look at least a decade ahead and promise disruptive innovation. The clearest eligibility fit is a U.S.-based accredited institution of higher education with undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in relevant CISE fields, acting as a lead or collaborative institution. A competitive concept would plausibly connect a long-term research vision to a large team and, where needed, coordinated advances across fields or subfields. Before committing substantial effort, verify the current deadline, full solicitation requirements, and the apparent inconsistency between the description’s “up to $15,000,000” language and the structured funding record’s $15,000,000 award floor.

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Potential award

$15,000,000+

Time remaining

220 days

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What the funder is trying to accomplish

NSF CISE seeks ambitious, fundamental research agendas that could define the future of computing and information, look ahead by at least a decade, and promise disruptive innovations over many years. The program is framed as a center-scale investment supporting large teams and, where needed, concurrent advances in multiple fields or subfields to generate deep and enduring outcomes.

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Strong-fit project signals

The concept centers on an ambitious, fundamental computer and information science and engineering research agenda with a vision extending at least a decade ahead. The proposed agenda plausibly promises disruptive innovations in computer and information science and engineering that could shape future directions in the field. The team can show why expertise across departments, institutions, fields, or subfields is relevant and, where applicable, why concurrent advances are needed for deep and enduring outcomes. The lead or collaborative applicant is an eligible U.S. institution of higher education with the specified accreditation, campus location, and undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral CISE programs. The team can credibly operate at the program’s large-team, center-scale framing and develop a scope consistent with the description’s stated funding level of up to $15,000,000 over seven years.

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The evidence packet does not supply formal review criteria or reviewer scoring priorities. The following are inferred alignment considerations from the program description, not confirmed review standards: a compelling transformative agenda; a decade-plus vision; disruptive innovation potential; a credible rationale for integration across fields where needed; a team capable of pursuing the agenda; and potential for deep and enduring outcomes.

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What this grant funds

The far-reaching impact and rate of innovation in the computer and information science and engineering ﬁelds has been remarkable, generating economic prosperity and enhancing the quality of life for people throughout the world.

More than a decade ago, the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) established the Expeditions in Computing (Expeditions) program to build on past successes and provide the CISE research and education community with the opportunity to pursue ambitious, fundamental research agendas that promise to deﬁne the future of computing and information.

In planning Expeditions projects, investigators are strongly encouraged to come together within or across departments or institutions to combine their creative talents in the identiﬁcation of compelling, transformative research agendas that look ahead by at least a decade and promise disruptive innovations in computer and information science and engineering for many years to come.

Now funded at levels up to $15,000,000 for seven years, Expeditions projects represent some of the largest single investments currently made by the CISE directorate. Together with the Science and Technology Centers and the National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes that CISE supports, Expeditions projects form the centerpiece of the directorate's center-scale award portfolio. With awards funded at levels that promote the formation of large research teams, CISE recognizes that concurrent research advances in multiple ﬁelds or sub-ﬁelds are often necessary to stimulate deep and enduring outcomes. The awards made in this program will complement research areas supported by other CISE programs, which target particular computer and information science and engineering ﬁelds.

Additionally, CISE offers Innovation Transition (InTrans) awards for teams nearing the end of their Expeditions as well as Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Frontier projects. The goal of InTransis to continue the long-term vision and objectives of CISE’s center-scale projects. Through InTrans awards, CISE will provide limited funds to match industry support.

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Award range: $15,000,000+
Total program funding: $60,000,000
Expected awards: 4
Geography: National
Cost share: Not indicated
Assistance listing: Not specified

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Requirements captured

Other requirements: *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)accredited in, and having a campus located in the U.S.,with undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs in computer and information science and engineering fields may submit proposals as lead or collaborative institutions. Subawardees may include two-and four-year U.S. IHEs,non-profit non-academic organizationssuch as independent museums, institutes, observatories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with education or research activities in the computer and information science and engineering fields. Other organizations such as national laboratories, for-profit organizations and organizations in other countries may participate in the proposed activities if they have independent sources of support; they will not be supported by NSF.
Submission system: Grants.gov
Attachments: NSF Publication 20-544
Contact: U.S. National Science Foundation · grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov · 703-292-4203

Official deadline

March 31, 2027

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

March 1, 2027
Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.
March 10, 2027
Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.
March 17, 2027
Draft the narrative and detailed budget.
March 24, 2027
Complete compliance review and collect attachments.
March 29, 2027
Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source: grants gov
Last checked: 8/22/2026, 8:50:48 AM
Content updated: 8/12/2026, 1:46:23 AM
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8/11/2026
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8/10/2026
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8/7/2026
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Expeditions in Computing Grant.

Is Expeditions in Computing Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is March 31, 2027, with 220 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/22/2026.

How much funding does Expeditions in Computing Grant provide?

Expeditions in Computing Grant lists $15,000,000+ per award. The total program funding recorded is $60,000,000. NSF expects to make approximately 4 awards, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Expeditions in Computing Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Expeditions in Computing Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Expeditions in Computing Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from March 31, 2027 using the preparation plan above.