Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE)

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The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) advances research, innovation and education in computer science, information science and computer engineering fields. The directorate:

Invests in research and education in all areas of computer and information science and engineering.
Fosters broad interdisciplinary collaborations.
Invests in cyberinfrastructure for all areas of science and engineering.
Enables accessible participation in an information-based society.
Develops a computing and information technology workforce with skills necessary for success in an increasingly competitive global market.

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Recent funding opportunities

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Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)

Posted July 25, 2025

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Computing Education Research

Posted July 25, 2025

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Computer and Information Science and Engineering : Future Computing Research (Future CoRe)

Next Required Due Date: September 11, 2025

Posted July 25, 2025

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Smart Health and Biomedical Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Science (SCH)

Next Required Due Date: October 3, 2025

Posted July 24, 2025

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Division of Computer and Network Systems (CISE/CNS)

Supports research on computer and network systems, cyber-physical systems and cybersecurity and their role in strengthening the security and resilience of the U.S. cyberinfrastructure and cyberspace — key to national security and economic growth.

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Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CISE/CCF)

Promotes research and education in mathematical, scientific and technological foundations of computing, communication, hardware, software and emerging technologies.

Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (CISE/IIS)

Invests in research and education that explore the dynamic interactions between people, computers and information, including artificial intelligence, robotics and human-centered computing.

Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CISE/OAC)

Enables transformative science and engineering by investing in design, deployment and operation of advanced research cyberinfrastructure such as advanced computing and data systems, networking and cybersecurity.