Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions: (RUI and ROA-PUI)
Open. Closes October 14, 2076, 18255 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, opportunity number 14-579.
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Notice facts
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 14-579 |
| Assistance listing | 47.041, 47.049, 47.050, 47.070, 47.074, 47.075, 47.076, 47.078, 47.079, 47.083, 47.084 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | January 31, 2025 |
| Closes | October 14, 2076 From the notice: Proposals accepted anytime |
| Award range | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | $56,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Eligible predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs) are accredited colleges and universities (including two-year community colleges) that award Associate's degrees, Bachelor's degrees, and/or Master's degrees in NSF-supported fields, but have awarded 20 or fewer Ph.D./D.Sci. degrees in all NSF-supported fields during the combined previous two academic years. *Who May Serve as PI: See Additional Eligibility… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
The Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) and Research Opportunity Awards (ROA) funding opportunities support research by faculty members at predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs). RUI proposals support PUI faculty in research that engages them in their professional field(s), builds capacity for research at their home institution, and supports the integration of research and undergraduate education. ROAs similarly support PUI faculty research, but these awards typically allow faculty to work as visiting scientists at research-intensive organizations where they collaborate…
Official notice and documents
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