The 2026 U.S. National Science Foundation Computer and Information and Engineering (NSF CISE) Faculty Early Career Development (NSF CAREER) workshop is scheduled to take place May 11, 2026, at the Virginia Tech Greater Washington D.C. metro area campus, Academic Building One, located at 3625 Potomac Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22305. A comprehensive, full-day program has been designed, featuring presentations and panel discussions led by NSF program directors, insights from previous NSF CAREER award recipients, and focused breakout sessions tailored to various programs, where attendees will have the opportunity to interact with NSF CISE program directors in smaller groups.
This year's workshop will be a hybrid event, allowing for flexibility in participation. While approximately 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.
To participate, please apply by the appropriate deadline listed below. Get more information about the workshop, including how to apply, agenda, speakers and more.
Important Dates:
In-person attendance application deadline: March 27, 2026.
In-person attendance notification: April 3, 2026.
One-on-one meeting request deadline: April 24, 2026.
Virtual attendance registration deadline: May 8, 2026.
Workshop date: May 11, 2026.
Virtual one-on-one meeting dates: May 12-19, 2026.