# PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)

The PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) program has two goals: 1) Support research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE), and 2) Increase the community of researchers conducting PFE research. PIs are expected to have little or no experience conducting social science or education research. PFE: RIEF is not intended for established researchers in engineering education or other social science fields to initiate new projects. Those researchers should consider the Research in the Formation of Engineers program ( https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/rfe-research-formation-engineers ). The NSF Engineering (ENG) Directorate has launched a multi-year initiati...

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Source: grants_gov
Source ID: 363764
Last confirmed Oct 13, 2026 · Grants.gov
Deadline: November 10, 2026
Award size: not disclosed

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)?

PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) eligibility includes eligible applicants named in the notice. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)?

PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) has a listed deadline of November 10, 2026. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with U.S. National Science Foundation before submitting.

### How much funding is available for PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)?

PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) lists an award size of not disclosed. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)?

PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF) is funded by U.S. National Science Foundation. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID 363764 from grants_gov.