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The U.S. National Science Foundation has published the NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award program solicitation for 2026. NSF TRAILBLAZER supports individuals pursuing bold, innovative engineering projects that:
- Address national needs or grand challenges.
- Advance U.S. leadership.
- Catalyze the convergence of engineering and science domains.
Of special interest are current priority areas, including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence, bioengineering, quantum engineering, robotics and nuclear engineering.
TRAILBLAZER investigators leverage their track record of innovation and creativity to pursue distinct, new research directions. Each project may receive up to $3 million over three years.
Letters of intent (required) are due Jan. 20, 2026. Read the solicitation for more deadline information.
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NSF will host an informational webinar on Jan. 13, 2026, to discuss the TRAILBLAZER program and answer questions about the solicitation. Details on how to join this webinar are posted on the NSF Directorate for Engineering website and the TRAILBLAZER program page.
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