International Science and Engineering
National Science Foundation
To enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership within the global scientific community by strengthening international partnerships to advance scientific discovery and contribute to the security and welfare of the Nation; to develop a globally engaged U.S. science and engineering workforce by providing U.S. students and faculty with international research and education experiences.
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Helps researchers and educators work on international science and engineering projects. Provides grants for innovative research and education initiatives that promote global collaboration.
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What Benefits Are Offered?
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Search for funding opportunities on the NSF website or Grants.gov
- Identify the appropriate program area
- Prepare your proposal according to the guidelines
- Submit your proposal through Research.gov or Grants.gov
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.research.gov/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- May 14, 2026Next Required Due Date for NQNISee letter for detailsNext Required Due Date for U.S.-UK Collaboration
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- research costs
- equipment costs
- salary or stipend support for additional personnel
- fringe benefits
- associated indirect costs
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- tuition fees
- 📏Expense Caps
- Equipment costs exceeding $50,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding is required
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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This program offers funding up to $100,000,000 (minimum $30,000).
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