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Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CISE/CCF)

Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CISE/CCF)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (NSF CCF) promotes research and education in mathematical, scientific and technological foundations of computing, communication, hardware, software and emerging technologies. This includes breakthroughs in emerging areas such as quantum computing, advanced software stacks for AI systems, and new system-level semiconductor technologies — critical to ensuring America's long-term global competitiveness.

Recent funding opportunities

Program
Next Required Due Date: September 10, 2026
Posted July 25, 2025
Dear Colleague Letter
Next Required Due Date: See letter for details
Posted January 2, 2025
Program
Next Required Due Date: September 28, 2026
Posted December 5, 2024

Upcoming events

Conferences and workshops
The NSF CISE CAREER Proposal Writing workshop is specifically designed to offer guidance and support to early-career faculty members preparing to submit proposals to the NSF Faculty Early Career Development (NSF CAREER) program.