The NSF CISE CAREER Proposal Writing Workshop is sponsored by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE). This workshop is specifically designed to offer guidance and support to early-career faculty members preparing to submit proposals for the NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program award. The primary objectives of the workshop are to assist participants in crafting compelling research and education plans. Additionally, the event serves as a valuable platform for early-career faculty to engage with NSF program directors, fostering opportunities for networking and the exchange of ideas among peers within the CISE community.
The forthcoming 2026 CAREER workshop is scheduled to take place on May 11, 2026, at Virginia Tech Greater Washington D.C. metro area Campus, Academic Building One, located at 3625 Potomac Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. We have planned a comprehensive, full-day program featuring presentations and panel discussions led by NSF program directors, insights shared by previous CAREER Award recipients, and focused breakout sessions tailored to various programs where attendees will have the opportunity to interact with CISE program directors in smaller groups.
This year’s workshop will be a hybrid event, allowing for flexibility in participation. While approximate 200 participants are invited to attend the workshop in person, others can join the plenary sessions remotely via Zoom. We anticipate and encourage all invited participants to fully engage and attend the entire program on May 11. If you want to participate, either in-person or remotely, please submit your registration and application here before the application deadline.
As in previous years, we are pleased to facilitate one-on-one meetings with program directors. This year's one-on-one meetings will all be Zoom meetings throughout the rest of the week. The link to sign up for one-on-one meetings will be sent to registered participants on April 23, 2026.
We look forward to a highly interactive and enriching workshop experience, fostering meaningful connections and providing valuable insights for all participants.