Engineering (ENG): Electrical, Communications, and Computing Systems (ECCS)

NSF Posted 26-514

Description

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) supports foundational research for electrical, communications and computing systems through the following programs: The Electronic, Photonic, Magnetic, and Quantum Devices (EPMQD) program supports foundational engineering research on novel classical and quantum devices, exploring matter’s electronic, photonic, and magnetic properties to enable new applications. The Circuits and Systems for Communications and Sensing (CSCS) program supports foundational engineering research on classical and quantum aspects of advanced components, systems, and signal processing for communications and sensing. The Energy, Power, Control, and Learning (EPCL) program supports foundational research on systems and control, learning, optimization, artificial intelligence, and networked multi-agent systems, and their applications, with emphasis on power and energy systems. NSF ENG anticipates a portfolio of ENG: Electrical, Communications, and Computing Systems (ECCS) awards with a range of budgets and durations. Estimated program budget, number of awards, and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds. NSF ENG is particularly interested in intellectually ambitious and potentially transformative foundational research. Proposals need not promise a near-term product, deployment, or commercial outcome, nor need they address later-stage development to be competitive.
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Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
Not specified
Total Estimated Funding
$110,000,000.00
Expected Awards
300
Key Dates
Posted
August 12, 2026
Closes
August 14, 2026
Archive Date
August 15, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
U.S. National Science Foundation
Agency Code
NSF
Funding Instrument
Other