NSF is a leading U.S. government funder of basic research in science and engineering at U.S. colleges and universities. NSF supports research in all non-medical fields of S&E as well as training of the U.S. science and engineering workforce. Grants are made to U.S. institutions and support university faculty, postdocs and students to conduct research, including international collaboration when it enhances U.S. research and education. In principle, NSF supports the U.S. side of an international partnership: overseas partners seek funding from their national funding agencies or other sources. Visit Website 

Office of International Science and Engineering

The office offers a number of funding opportunities to encourage international collaboration.

  • The International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) supports opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to conduct research or research-related professional development activities abroad. More Information 
  • Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) supports cutting edge research partnerships that integrate extensive training opportunities U.S. students and early career researchers. More Information