Important information about NSF’s implementation of the revised 2 CFR

NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website. These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.

Important information for proposers

All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements. Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.

CAREER Contacts


Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO)

  • Directorate Contacts:
    Engin Serpersu: 703-292-7124
  • Division of Environmental Biology (DEB): 703-292-8480
    Matthew Fujita: 703-292-7814
  • Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS): 703-292-8420
    Joanna Shisler: 703-292-5368
  • Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB): 703-292-8440
    Engin Serpersu: 703-292-7124
  • Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI): 703-292-8470
    Jennifer Weller: 703-292-2224

Directorate for Computer & Information Science and Engineering (CISE)

Directorate for Engineering (ENG)

  • Directorate Contacts:
    Giovanna Biscontin: 703-292-2339
    Carole Read: 703-292-2418
  • Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (CBET): 703-292-8320
    Carole Read, acting: 703-292-2418
  • Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI): 703-292-8360
    Giovanna Biscontin: 703-292-2339
  • Division Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS): 703-292-8339
    Dominique Dagenais: 703-292-2980
  • Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC): 703-292-8380
    Alice Pawley: 703-292-7286

Directorate for Geosciences (GEO)

  • Directorate Contacts:
    Chungu Lu: 703-292-7110
  • Division of Atmospheric and Geospatial Sciences (AGS): 703-292-8520
    Chungu Lu: 703-292-7110
  • Division of Earth Sciences (EAR): 703-292-8550
    Alberto Perez-Huerta
  • Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE): 703-292-8580
    Elizabeth Rom: 703-292-7709
  • Office of Polar Programs (OPP): 703-292-8030
    Elizabeth Rom: 703-292-7709

Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS)

Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE)

Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE)

Directorate for STEM Education (EDU)