Accelerating Research Translation (ART) – NSF

Accelerating Research Translation (ART) – NSF

The overarching goal for the Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program is to advance the U.S. scientific and economic leadership by building capacity and increasing the number of robust translational research ecosystems in Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs). The ART program seeks proposals involving institutional leadership; research translation programs, institutes or centers; technology transfer offices; units responsible for managing research intellectual property (IP); entrepreneurial training teams; and researchers from all scientific, technological and engineering fields in collaboration with one or more of the other target categories. The ART program framework is built around five distinct Tracks that are interconnected. These Tracks are differentiated by the research translation readiness level (RTRL).

Figure 1: Research Translation Readiness Level

The deadline to apply for Tracks 1 & 5 is January 15, 2026. The deadline to apply for Tracks 2,3, and 4 is March 12, 2026.

Read the full article at: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/art-accelerating-research-translation/nsf25-548/solicitation#dates