Physical Sciences & Engineering

Open to those within the first three years of a tenure-track position, or an equivalent independent research appointment, in an academic or non-profit institution that conducts research in the chemical and life sciences. No individual may apply for an award more than two times.

YIP seeks to identify and support academic scientists and engineers who are in their first or second full-time, tenure-track, or tenure-track-equivalent academic appointment and who show exceptional promise for doing creative research. Proposals may request up to $170,000 per year for 3 years. Additional funds for capital equipment which enhances the Young Investigator's proposed research may be requested for the first budget period based on the needs of the research.

CAREER: The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Early career is defined as tenure-track (or equivalent) Assistant Professor (or equivalent) with funding available for five years at a minimum of $400,000 to $500,000 depending on Directorate. See the UA's CAREER Preparation Program for additional information on developing your CAREER proposal.

Application due annually on the fourth Monday of July.

Visit the link and search for "New (Early Career) Investigator Program in Earth Science". Designed to support outstanding scientific research and career development of scientists and engineers at the early stage of their professional careers this program aims to encourage innovative research initiatives and cultivate scientific leadership in Earth system science. Emphasis is placed on the ability to promote and increase the use of space-based remote sensing through the proposed research. The average award is $80,000 to $90,000 per year or a period of up to three years. This program is solicited every two years. No solicitation is available at this time. We anticipate a solicitation in 2023.