Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation
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Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation
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 (NSF CISE) advances the frontiers of knowledge in computer science, information science and computer engineering.
Through fundamental research, cutting-edge innovation and transformative education, NSF CISE empowers discoveries that drive progress across science and society.
CISE supports a wide range of academic institutions, research centers and community-based organizations across the United States and its territories. These investments reach thousands of individuals annually, from K-12 teachers and students to undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and faculty, helping to build a strong, future-ready workforce that meets the global science and innovation demands.
Learn more about CISE
CISE updates
Update on NSF SaTC education proposals
March 23, 2026
NAIRR at 2 years: Advancing American artificial intelligence innovation and leadership
March 19, 2026
View more updates
Recent funding opportunities
Program
Integrated Data Systems & Services (IDSS)
Next Required Due Date: July 28, 2026
Posted
April 15, 2026
Program
TechAccess: AI-Ready America
Next Required Due Date: June 16, 2026
Posted
March 25, 2026
Dear Colleague Letter
Advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agent Ecosystems through the National Science Foundation Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (NSF PESOSE) Program
Next Required Due Date: See letter for details
Posted
February 20, 2026
Program
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)
Next Required Due Date: September 1, 2026
Posted
February 19, 2026
View all CISE opportunities
CISE news
Podcast
April 14, 2026
Podcast: The future of quantum computing
NSF News
March 25, 2026
NSF initiative aims to make every American worker, business and community AI-ready
NSF News
March 19, 2026
NSF invests $11M to expand AI professional development for K-12 teachers nationwide
What we support
To achieve its mission, CISE:
Supports America’s growth and global competitiveness
We invest in cutting-edge research and education across all areas of computer and information science and engineering, including breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, chips and semiconductors, and quantum computing.
Fuels American innovation and prosperity
Through strategic partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations with academia, industry, other federal agencies and communities across the U.S., accelerating technological developments in areas like health, education, advanced wireless research and more.
Bolsters national security
By advancing research and initiatives that enhance the nation's cyberinfrastructure across all scientific and engineering domains. CISE also supports efforts to strengthen the resilience and security of critical areas such as supply chains, digital assets and blockchain technologies.
Builds a future-ready workforce
By equipping American talent with the critical computing and information technology skills necessary for success in an increasingly competitive global market.
Explore CISE
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.
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.
Focus areas
CISE areas supporting NSF priorities.
Artificial Intelligence and human-AI teaming
CISE supports AI research in areas such as machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing and robotics, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations to advance AI in areas of national importance and workforce training in AI.
Education and training
CISE supports programs that strengthen computing education at all levels — from k-12 to postdoctoral and faculty training — and help build a strong pipeline of talent in computer and information science.
Quantum computing
CISE invests in foundational and applied research that advances quantum algorithms, programming languages, architectures and systems to help transform computing, communications and cybersecurity and sustain U.S. leadership in quantum innovation.
Scalable infrastructure
CISE invests in high-performance computing systems that enable researchers to tackle complex problems in science and engineering at scale — from climate modeling to genomics to AI.
Secure and resilient cyberspace
CISE advances research and applications in cybersecurity to enhance security, privacy and trustworthiness in cyberspace and support innovations that strengthen national cyberinfrastructure resilience.
Semiconductors
CISE promotes interdisciplinary semiconductor research as well as programs to expand access to semiconductor chip design infrastructure, to foster innovation and ensure sustained U.S. leadership in semiconductor research and technology.
Communications and wireless
CISE supports a portfolio of programs designed to accelerate innovation in next-generation communication technologies including wireless systems that are secure, resilient and capable of leveraging AI to adapt in real time.
Learn more about CISE work in these focus areas
Top
Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE)
View image credit & caption
NSF reorganization
Updates to reflect
the new organizational structure of CISE
are in progress. Some information on this page may no longer be current.
Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE)
Get CISE Email Updates
Share
Share on Facebook
Share on X (formerly known as Twitter)
Share on LinkedIn
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (NSF CISE) advances the frontiers of knowledge in computer science, information science and computer engineering.
Through fundamental research, cutting-edge innovation and transformative education, NSF CISE empowers discoveries that drive progress across science and society.
CISE supports a wide range of academic institutions, research centers and community-based organizations across the United States and its territories. These investments reach thousands of individuals annually, from K-12 teachers and students to undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and faculty, helping to build a strong, future-ready workforce that meets the global science and innovation demands.
Learn more about CISE
CISE updates
Update on NSF SaTC education proposals
March 23, 2026
NAIRR at 2 years: Advancing American artificial intelligence innovation and leadership
March 19, 2026
View more updates
Recent funding opportunities
Program
Integrated Data Systems & Services (IDSS)
Next Required Due Date: July 28, 2026
Posted
April 15, 2026
Program
TechAccess: AI-Ready America
Next Required Due Date: June 16, 2026
Posted
March 25, 2026
Dear Colleague Letter
Advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agent Ecosystems through the National Science Foundation Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (NSF PESOSE) Program
Next Required Due Date: See letter for details
Posted
February 20, 2026
Program
Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)
Next Required Due Date: September 1, 2026
Posted
February 19, 2026
View all CISE opportunities
CISE news
Podcast
April 14, 2026
Podcast: The future of quantum computing
NSF News
March 25, 2026
NSF initiative aims to make every American worker, business and community AI-ready
NSF News
March 19, 2026
NSF invests $11M to expand AI professional development for K-12 teachers nationwide
What we support
To achieve its mission, CISE:
Supports America’s growth and global competitiveness
We invest in cutting-edge research and education across all areas of computer and information science and engineering, including breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, chips and semiconductors, and quantum computing.
Fuels American innovation and prosperity
Through strategic partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations with academia, industry, other federal agencies and communities across the U.S., accelerating technological developments in areas like health, education, advanced wireless research and more.
Bolsters national security
By advancing research and initiatives that enhance the nation's cyberinfrastructure across all scientific and engineering domains. CISE also supports efforts to strengthen the resilience and security of critical areas such as supply chains, digital assets and blockchain technologies.
Builds a future-ready workforce
By equipping American talent with the critical computing and information technology skills necessary for success in an increasingly competitive global market.
Explore CISE
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.
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.
Focus areas
CISE areas supporting NSF priorities.
Artificial Intelligence and human-AI teaming
CISE supports AI research in areas such as machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing and robotics, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations to advance AI in areas of national importance and workforce training in AI.
Education and training
CISE supports programs that strengthen computing education at all levels — from k-12 to postdoctoral and faculty training — and help build a strong pipeline of talent in computer and information science.
Quantum computing
CISE invests in foundational and applied research that advances quantum algorithms, programming languages, architectures and systems to help transform computing, communications and cybersecurity and sustain U.S. leadership in quantum innovation.
Scalable infrastructure
CISE invests in high-performance computing systems that enable researchers to tackle complex problems in science and engineering at scale — from climate modeling to genomics to AI.
Secure and resilient cyberspace
CISE advances research and applications in cybersecurity to enhance security, privacy and trustworthiness in cyberspace and support innovations that strengthen national cyberinfrastructure resilience.
Semiconductors
CISE promotes interdisciplinary semiconductor research as well as programs to expand access to semiconductor chip design infrastructure, to foster innovation and ensure sustained U.S. leadership in semiconductor research and technology.
Communications and wireless
CISE supports a portfolio of programs designed to accelerate innovation in next-generation communication technologies including wireless systems that are secure, resilient and capable of leveraging AI to adapt in real time.
Learn more about CISE work in these focus areas
Top