grant NSF 22-603

NSF Mid-Career Advancement (MCA) — protected time & partnership awards

The NSF Mid-Career Advancement (MCA) program provides mid-career scientists and engineers protected time, mentored partnerships, and resources to substantially advance their research and career trajectory (awards can include up to 6.5 months salary and $100,000 in direct costs total across up to 3 years). Proposals must include a partner collaboration letter, a departmental support letter, a 2…

Funding Opportunity Number: NSF 22-603

Important Information And Revision Notes

  • A pilot track in the Directorate for Biological Sciences and Directorate for Geosciences has been added that extends PI eligibility to include Full Professors (or equivalent) …

Funding Source

Agency: National Science Foundation

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $18M
Total Awards Given 45

Eligibility

Who May Submit Proposals:

Proposals may only be submitted by the following:

  • Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their facult…

Dates

Application Deadline: March 1, 2027

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