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U.S. National Science Foundation

Directorate for Engineering
     Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities

Letter of Intent Due Date(s) (required) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time):

     January 20, 2026

Preliminary Proposal Due Date(s) (required) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time):

     March 10, 2026

Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time):

     July 24, 2026

Important Information And Revision Notes

TRAILBLAZER projects are expected to catalyze development of new industries or capabilities that increase the leadership position for the country, and/or make significant progress towards addressing a national need or grand challenge, particularly in current priority areas that include, but are not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI), bioengineering, quantum engineering, robotics, and nuclear engineering.

Proposals must be prepared in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG). Use the version of the guide that

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