Integrated Data Systems & Services

The Integrated Data Systems and Services program is administered by the National Science Foundation to support the development and operation of national-scale cyberinfrastructure that advances data-intensive and artificial intelligence-driven research across scientific and engineering domains. As a federal agency, the National Science Foundation funds foundational research and infrastructure to enhance the United States' leadership in science and technology. This program builds on prior investments in cyberinfrastructure initiatives such as Campus Cyberinfrastructure and Cyberinfrastructure for Sustained Scientific Innovation, extending those efforts toward large-scale, integrated systems that serve broad research communities. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to enable the creation, expansion, and operationalization of integrated data systems and services that function at a national scale. The program emphasizes projects that support transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research, ensuring that funded systems are not limited to a single scientific domain but instead provide broad utility across multiple fields. These systems are expected to facilitate access to large datasets, support advanced analytics, and enable artificial intelligence-driven discovery, ultimately enhancing research productivity and collaboration nationwide. Funding is structured across three categories. Category I supports the development, deployment, and operation of new national-scale integrated data systems and services. Category II focuses on transitioning existing regional or prototype systems into national-scale production environments or enhancing current national systems. Category III provides planning grants to support future proposals. Award amounts range from a minimum of five hundred thousand dollars to a maximum of thirty million dollars, with an estimated total program funding of sixty million dollars and approximately nine awards anticipated. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity. Eligibility is broad but specific to certain institutional types. Applicants may include nonprofit, non-academic organizations such as museums, observatories, research laboratories, and professional societies that are engaged in research or educational activities within the United States. Institutions of higher education, including two- and four-year accredited colleges and universities with U.S. campuses, are also eligible. Additionally, other federal agencies and federally funded research and development centers may apply, subject to specific guidance. Projects involving international branch campuses must justify the necessity and benefits of conducting work outside the United States. The application process requires submission through the appropriate federal grant systems, with applicants expected to prepare a full proposal aligned with NSF guidelines. Prospective principal investigators are strongly encouraged to contact cognizant program officers prior to submission to ensure alignment with program priorities and to confirm that the proposed scope and budget are appropriate. While specific proposal components are not enumerated in the summary, NSF proposals typically include project descriptions, budgets, justification narratives, and supporting documentation. Applications are currently open following a posting date of April 15, 2026, with a submission deadline of July 28, 2026. This deadline applies across all three project categories. The program does not specify a recurring cycle, suggesting a single solicitation or irregular offering. While exact award notification timelines and project performance periods are not explicitly stated, NSF programs typically involve multi-year project durations and a structured review process based on intellectual merit and broader impacts. For technical assistance or access issues, applicants may contact the NSF grants.gov support email provided in the announcement.

Contact program officers early to confirm alignment and appropriate budget scope