NSF Early Career Development (CAREER) Award

NSF Early Career Development (CAREER) Award

Overview: Highly prestigious National Science Foundation awards supporting junior faculty who perform outstanding research, are excellent educators, and integrate education and research into their academic activities.

Award Duration: Five years

Award Range: Approximately $528,507 - $755,000

Geographic Scope: United States; awards to faculty at U.S. institutions

Eligible Disciplines:

Physics

Astronomy

Chemistry

Science and engineering fields

Selection Criteria:

Outstanding research record

Excellence in teaching

Integration of education and research

Innovative approaches to both

What the Grant Funds:

Research equipment and techniques development

Research supplies and materials

Educational outreach programs

Graduate and undergraduate student support

STEM pipeline initiatives

Requirements:

Educational outreach components required

Can include undergraduate research opportunities, summer internship programs, web-based educational materials, or partnerships with historically underrepresented groups

Status: Among the most prestigious awards available to young faculty in science and engineering

Contact Information: National Science Foundation