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NSF Multidisciplinary Convergence Research Grant Solicitation

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for multidisciplinary convergence research grants aimed at addressing complex scientific or societal challenges. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Eligible Applicants: - U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations (e.g., museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies) - Accredited institutions of higher education - Project Structure and Funding: - Two-phase project structure - Phase I: Up to $1,200,000 per award - Phase II: Up to $2,400,000 per award - Total available funding: $16,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 10 - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors requested; this is a grant for research activities - Unique Requirements: - Proposals must demonstrate deep cross-disciplinary integration - Projects must align with NSF's purview and not duplicate existing NSF programs - Justification required for any international branch campus activities

Description

This solicitation by the U.S. National Science Foundation seeks proposals for convergence research, which integrates knowledge and methods from multiple disciplines to solve complex scientific or societal problems. The research should be driven by a specific challenge and involve deep integration across disciplines to develop innovative scientific approaches. Proposals must demonstrate alignment with NSF's purview, cross directorate boundaries, and not duplicate existing NSF programs. Funding is provided in two phases, with Phase I budgets up to $1,200,000 and Phase II up to $2,400,000, supporting projects that aim to transform scientific understanding or develop transformative technologies.

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