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NSF Expeditions in Computing: preliminary proposals due December 2026
NSF Expeditions in Computing funds large US university teams with up to $15,000,000 over seven years. Preliminary proposals are due 2 December 2026.
Solicitation NSF 26-525 replaces NSF 20-544 and funds research agendas in computer and information science that look at least a decade ahead.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Program budget | Up to $60,000,000 per competition |
| Number of awards | 2 to 4 per competition |
| Duration | Seven years |
| Cost sharing | Voluntary committed cost sharing is not allowed |
| Frequency | One competition every other year |
Requirements:
- Preliminary proposal required; no letter of intent
- Submission by 5 p.m. in the submitting organization's local time
- Full proposal only by invitation after the preliminary round
Timeline:
- Full proposals due 27 July 2027
Source · nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/expeditions-expeditions-computing/nsf26-525/solicitation
Published 13 August 2026 · Checked against the organizer's page 9 November 2026
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