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OpenDue July 22, 2026

Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)

National Science Foundation

Who can apply

US-based academic institutions. Non-profit research organizations. Qualified researchers (typically requires US citizenship or permanent residency)

About this opportunity

CAREER: The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or . Activities pursued by early-career faculty should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from early-career faculty at all CAREER-eligible s and especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. PECASE: Each year NSF selects nominees for the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engi...

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