Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PD-23-1179
NSF Solicitation for Research on Nanoscale Interactions
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
February 24, 2024
Identifier
PD-23-1179
NAICS
541713, 541715
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting research proposals for its Nanoscale Interactions program within the Environmental Engineering and Sustainability cluster. - Program focus: - Fundamental and quantitative research on interactions between nanomaterials/nanosystems and biological or environmental media - Materials of interest include: - One- to three-dimensional nanostructures - Nano-bio hybrid assemblies - Dendritic and micelle structures - Quantum dots - Other nanoparticles - Emphasis on quantum effects at the nanoscale and predictive modeling - Proposal requirements: - Collaborative and interdisciplinary research encouraged - Proposals should demonstrate novelty, transformative potential, and relevance to engineering science - Societal or industrial impact should be addressed - Compliance with NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) is mandatory - Award details: - Standard awards: up to three years, typically supporting one graduate student and up to one month of PI time per year - Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) awards: up to five years - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are named, as this is a fundamental research grant opportunity
Description
The Nanoscale Interactions program supports research to advance fundamental and quantitative understanding of the interactions of nanomaterials and nanosystems with biological and environmental media. It focuses on materials such as one- to three-dimensional nanostructures, heterogeneous nano-bio hybrid assemblies, dendritic and micelle structures, quantum dots, and other nanoparticles. The program encourages collaborative and interdisciplinary proposals and supports exploratory research on nanoscale interactions of quantum effects. Proposals should address the novelty and potential transformative nature of the work, its importance in engineering science, and potential societal or industrial impact.