NSF EER Grant Supports AI, Biotechnology, Quantum Research
Summary
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the Engineering Environmental Resiliency (EER) program (Assistance Listings 47.041) accepting proposals year-round for fundamental research in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum science and engineering, nanoengineering, microelectronics, and other national priorities. EER focuses on resource and energy conservation, domestic manufacturing resilience, sustainable recycling, waste minimization, and technologies for detecting pathogens and toxins in air, water, and soil. The program funds studies on life cycle assessment, materials flow analysis, and AI modeling for the circular economy. No cost-sharing is required; award minimum and maximum amounts are not specified.
“EER projects advance artificial intelligence; biotechnology; quantum science and engineering; nanoengineering; microelectronics; and other national priorities.”
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The NSF Engineering Environmental Resiliency (EER) program has been posted on Grants.gov as an open funding opportunity. The program supports fundamental research advancing resource and energy conservation, environmental protection, and domestic manufacturing resilience through biotechnology, quantum science, AI, and related technologies.
Research institutions and eligible applicants seeking federal funding for environmental resiliency research should note the open acceptance window and absence of cost-sharing requirements. The program description references partnerships with federal agencies, industry, and international groups as part of NSF's effort to speed discovery and innovation.
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Engineering Environmental Resiliency (EER)
Agency: U.S. National Science Foundation
Assistance Listings: 47.041 -- Engineering
Last Updated: April 25, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The Engineering Environmental Resiliency (EER) program supports fundamental research to advance resource and energy conservation and recovery, and to safeguard the natural environment and human health. Better use of domestic resources will help make U.S. manufacturing and energy systems more resilient and secur e. EER projects advance artificial intelligence; biotechnology; quantum science and engineering; nanoengineering; microelectronics; and other national priorities.
... EER supports research that transforms biotechnolog y and manufactur ing to create domestic source s of energy; engineered chemical, biological, and/or geo-physical processes may be involved. The program supports studies on the sustainability of benign manufacturing. EER supports the devel o p ment of innovative technologies that minimize or re-use waste discharges to soil, water, and air by closing resource loops. EER also supports research on sustainable recycling and management of waste materials and critical minerals. EER supports studies on life cycle assessment, materials flow analysis, and AI modeling to advance the circular economy.
EER research encompasses the chemistry, biochemistry, transport, and fate of nutrients and contaminants of emerging concern in air, water, soil, and sediments. It also includes the biochemical reactivity of pollutants in the built environment. EER welcomes ideas that grow fundamental and quantitative understanding of how nanomaterials and n ano systems interact with biological and environmental media. The program also supports research on engineered systems that safeguard health and quality of life through the accura te detection of and rapid response to pathogens and toxin s in water, soil and air.
P roposals with a main goal of understanding earth systems are more appropriate for the NSF Directorate for Geosciences. Proposals that focus on human behavior or social responses to environmental issues are a better fit for the NSF Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences.
Partnerships: To speed discovery and innovation, NSF partners with federal agencies, industry, international groups, and others. Current opportunities are at NSF ENG Partnerships.
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NSF Program Desccription PD-26-370Y
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Funding opportunity number:
PD-26-370Y
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