Computer and Information Science and Engineering Research Expansion Program

The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) is continuing its support of research expansion for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) through the Computer and Information Science and Engineering Research Expansion Program. The goal of this opportunity is to broaden participation by increasing the number of CISE-funded research projects from MSIs and to develop their research capacity toward successful submissions to core CISE programs. MSIs are central to inclusive excellence, fostering innovation and cultivating undergraduate and graduate talent in computer and information science and engineering. The opportunity is open to other applicant types, with a due date of February 6, 2026.

Federal grant awards under this program typically range from $100,000 to over $1 million, with project durations spanning 1-5 years. The funding is expected to be performed at applicant facilities nationwide, supporting innovative research across multiple computing domains, including privacy-preserving data sharing, cyber-physical systems, advanced computing, and technological innovation.