Fwd: [ESIP-all] NSF Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery program (NSF 26-512)

[Mathew Biddle - NOAA Federal]

FYI

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From: Martin, Raleigh via ESIP-all <esip...@lists.esipfed.org>
Date: Fri, Jul 24, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Subject: [ESIP-all] NSF Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery program (NSF 26-512)
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(apologies for cross-posting)

 

Dear colleagues,

 

Please take note of a new NSF funding opportunity, Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets), NSF 26-512. The deadline for full proposal submissions is November 4, 2026. NSF anticipates investing up to $100 million through the program, with awards ranging from $2 million to $5 million each, and planning grants of up to $200,000 each.

 

More context on the AI Datasets solicitation is provided in this NSF news item: https://www.nsf.gov/news/new-nsf-initiative-aims-unlock-dataset-value-ai-enabled.

 

More context on NSF’s AI priorities and opportunities is provided in this recent statement from NSF’s Chief of Staff: https://www.nsf.gov/news/statement-nsf-chief-staff-brian-stone-performing-duties-nsf-1

 

Best regards,

Raleigh Martin

 

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Raleigh L. Martin, Ph.D. (he/him/his)

Program Director

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Directorate for Geosciences (GEO)

email: rama...@nsf.gov

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