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Mid-Career Advancement (MCA)

U.S. National Science Foundation · Opportunity 22-603 · Award amount: see the official listing

Opportunity Number22-603
Award FloorNot stated in the listing
Award CeilingNot stated in the listing
Cost Sharing / MatchingNot required by the listing
Application DeadlineMar 1, 2027 — 138 days left as of Oct 14, 2026
Last Updated on Grants.govOct 7, 2026
Who Can ApplyOther applicants

Eligibility

*Who May Serve as PI: PIs must be a) at the Associate Professor rank (or equivalent; see Additional Eligibility Information) and b) at that rank for at least 3 years by the proposal submission date. PIs must have current or proposed researc

Eligibility text quoted from the official Grants.gov listing.

About This Opportunity

The MCA program offers an opportunity for scientists and engineers at the mid-career stage (see restrictions under Additional Eligibility Information) to substantively enhance and advance their research program and career trajectory. Mid-career scientists are at a critical career transition stage where they need to advance their research programs to ensure long-term productivity and creativity but are often constrained by service, teaching, or other activities that limit the amount of time devot …

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