NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award
The NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award (TRAILBLAZER) program supports individual investigators who propose novel research projects with the potential to innovatively and creatively address new areas of fundamental or applied research, catalyze development of new industries or capabilities that increase the leader
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | 26-502 |
| Posted date | 12/12/2025 |
| Application deadline | Jul 24, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | none |
| Award floor | none |
| Estimated total funding | 15,000,000 |
| Who can apply | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 47.041 |
| Description | The NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award (TRAILBLAZER) program supports individual investigators who propose novel research projects with the potential to innovatively and creatively address new areas of fundamental or applied research, catalyze development of new industries or capabilities that increase the leadership position for the country, and/or make significant progress towards addressing a national need or grand challenge, particularly in current priority areas including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI), bioengineering, quantum engineering, robotics, and nuclear engineering. TRAILBLAZER will support engineers and scientists who leverage their distinctive track record of innovation and creativity to pursue new research directions that are distinct from their pre |
| Agency contact | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361009 |