Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #20-544
NSF Expeditions in Computing Program Research Grant Solicitation
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
February 14, 2020
Respond By
March 31, 2027
Identifier
20-544
NAICS
541715
The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), is inviting proposals for the Expeditions in Computing program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) - Program Overview: - Seeks ambitious, long-term research projects in computer and information science and engineering - Focus on transformative and disruptive innovations with potential impact over a decade or more - Eligibility: - U.S. institutions of higher education (with undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs) - Certain non-profit organizations directly associated with education or research - Other organizations (e.g., national laboratories, for-profit entities) may participate but are not eligible for direct NSF funding - Funding Details: - Awards up to $15,000,000 per project - Project duration up to seven years - Total program funding of $60,000,000 - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are specified - This is a research grant solicitation, not a procurement of goods or services
Description
The National Science Foundation's Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) invites proposals for the Expeditions in Computing program, which supports ambitious, fundamental research agendas in computer and information science and engineering. The program funds large research teams to pursue transformative research with a long-term vision, aiming for disruptive innovations over at least a decade. Awards can be up to $15,000,000 for seven years, making them some of the largest investments by the CISE directorate. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education with relevant programs, and other organizations may participate without NSF support.