Office of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Office of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA) View image credit & caption NSF reorganization Updates to reflect the new organizational structure of OIA are in progress. Some information on this page may no longer be current. Office of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA) Contact OIA Get OIA Email Updates Share Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly known as Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Email The Office of Integrative Activities works to break down disciplinary barriers in STEM: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The office also focuses on expanding NSF's impact — working in partnership with the agency's directorates and offices on ways to unify its activities. It works across disciplinary boundaries to lead and coordinate strategic programs and opportunities that: Advance interdisciplinary research and innovation across the U.S. Develop critical infrastructure for the nation's STEM enterprise. Develop a diverse and engaged next generation of scientists and engineers. Learn more about OIA OIA updates NSF-supported researchers expand storage capabilities of DNA March 6, 2026 NSF invests $3.6M in convergent research to address societal challenges January 30, 2026 View more updates Recent funding opportunities Program Accelerating Research Translation (ART) Posted September 26, 2025 Dear Colleague Letter U.S.-UK Center-to-Centre Collaboration Opportunities for Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Information Science and Technology Next Required Due Date: See letter for details Posted September 18, 2025 Program NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Posted September 5, 2025 Program Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) Posted March 13, 2025 View all OIA opportunities Explore OIA Evaluation and Assessment Capability (OIA/EAC) Provides centralized technical support and resources to generate and use evidence for decision making. Integrative Activities (OIA/IA) Catalyzes and incubates NSF-wide initiatives, promotes STEM talent, and advances agency policies and research infrastructure. Research Capacity and Competitiveness (OIA/RCC) Transforming STEM capability through strengthening resources, empowering talent and broadening participation in STEM research and training. Recent news NSF News September 26, 2025 NSF invests $30M in EPSCoR jurisdictions for research and workforce development in energy, semiconductors, nanotechnology and biotechnology NSF News September 15, 2025 NSF invests $6.2 million in EPSCoR Research Fellows NSF Stories August 8, 2025 NSF invests $29.2 million in EPSCoR Research Infrastructure collaborations for transformative impact across 11 jurisdictions Upcoming events Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Multiple NSF Directorates Invite Research Security-Related Proposals Q&As and information sessions This webinar highlights and differentiates the range of funding opportunities from multiple NSF directorates that will help foster stronger research security-related practices throughout the community. Thursday, May 7, 2026, 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. NSF EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems Research Infrastructure Improvement Program (E-CORE RII) Office Hours Q&As and information sessions NSF EPSCoR: Register to Attend Upcoming E-CORE RII Office Hours Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. NSF EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems Research Infrastructure Improvement Program (E-CORE RII) Office Hours Q&As and information sessions NSF EPSCoR: Register to Attend Upcoming E-CORE RII Office Hours Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. NSF EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems Research Infrastructure Improvement Program (E-CORE RII) Office Hours Q&As and information sessions NSF EPSCoR: Register to Attend Upcoming E-CORE RII Office Hours View all OIA events View all past OIA events Top