EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (EFRI-2026/27): Wave-Based Computing ( EFRI-WBC)
EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (EFRI-2026/27): Wave-Based Computing ( EFRI-WBC) is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. Max award: Not specified. Applications close on Feb 11, 2027.
| Opportunity number | 26-524 |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Closes | Feb 11, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | Not specified |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | $30,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 30 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Summary (excerpt)
The Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) program serves a critical role in helping the NSF Directorate for Engineering focus on important emerging areas in a timely way. The EFRI program invests in potentially transformative ideas that offer the opportunity for significant shifts in foundational engineering knowledge. EFRI-funded research must have strong potential for long-term impact on strategic technology priorities and/or nat…
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