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The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (ENG) supports the agency's mission to inspire innovation, enrich education and accelerate access to research and education across all fields of engineering.
The directorate:
Invests in transformative engineering approaches and research infrastructure that address national challenges.
Expands educational opportunities and supports the creation of an engineering technological workforce.
Catalyzes strategic partnerships to build research capacity and strengthen the nation's innovation ecosystem.
Learn more about ENG
ENG updates
NSF ENG leadership changes
February 23, 2026
New road map for engineering research to advance quantum technologies
January 8, 2026
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Recent funding opportunities
Program
Organizational Change in the Professional Formation of Engineers (ENGINEER:OC)
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted
April 17, 2026
Program
Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE)
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted
April 17, 2026
Program
Electronic, Photonic, Magnetic, and Quantum Devices (EPMQD)
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted
April 16, 2026
Program
Energy, Power, Control, and Learning (EPCL)
Next Required Due Date: Proposals Accepted Anytime
Posted
April 16, 2026
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Explore ENG
Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (ENG/CBET)
Supports discoveries in chemical and biochemical systems; environmental engineering and sustainability; bioengineering and engineering healthcare; and fundamental transport, thermal and fluid phenomena.
Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (ENG/CMMI)
Advances the future of manufacturing, the design of innovative materials and building technologies, infrastructure resilience and sustainability, and tools and systems for decision-making, robotics and controls.
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ENG/ECCS)
Promotes fundamental research in device and component technologies, power, controls, computation, networking, communications and cyber technologies to support integration and networking of intelligent systems.
Division of Engineering Education and Centers (ENG/EEC)
Invests in creation of 21st century engineers and discovery of technologies through transformational center-based research, research in education and inclusion, and research opportunities for students and teachers.
Office of Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities (ENG/EFMA)
Targets important cutting-edge opportunities and long-term challenges for engineering that may address national needs and supports multidisciplinary studies and facilities.
Upcoming events
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
NSF ENG CBET Early-Career Faculty Workshop
Q&As and information sessions
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the NSF CAREER program.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
NSF ENG CMMI CAREER Program Webinar
Q&As and information sessions
Learn about NSF Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation support for the NSF CAREER program.
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ENG news
NSF News
February 13, 2026
NSF launches $100M National Quantum and Nanotechnology Research Infrastructure program
NSF News
September 4, 2025
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory speeds into the design phase
NSF News
August 22, 2025
NSF announces new funding opportunities to advance AI education and build the STEM workforce of the future
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Engineering focus areas
Advanced manufacturing
Advanced wireless and communications
Artificial intelligence
Biotechnology
Disaster resilience
Education and training
Energy
Nanotechnology
Quantum technology
Research infrastructure
Robotics
Semiconductors and microelectronics
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