Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #23-619

NSF Grant Opportunity for International Network-to-Network Research Collaborations

Buyer

National Science Foundation

Posted

August 26, 2023

Respond By

September 21, 2026

Identifier

23-619

NAICS

541715, 541713

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations (AccelNet) program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Eligible Applicants: - Non-profit, non-academic organizations - Institutions of higher education (including international branch campuses with justification) - Tribal Nations recognized by the U.S. government - Program Focus: - Build research capacity and launch international research networks (network-of-networks) - Foster a diverse, internationally competent U.S.-based workforce - Support research in all NSF-funded disciplines, including: - Biological Sciences - Mathematical and Physical Sciences - Computer and Information Science and Engineering - STEM Education - Office of International Science and Engineering - Geosciences - Integrative Activities - NSF Technology, Innovation and Partnerships - Engineering - Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences - Proposal Requirements: - Include plans for collaborative networking activities - Demonstrate accelerated scientific research through international cooperation - Program Structure: - Two tracks: Design and Implementation (with specific phases for Implementation) - No cost sharing or matching required - Total funding available: $10,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 14 - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for research and development activities.

Description

The Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations program (AccelNet) supports collaborative and international research efforts by building research capacity and launching international research networks. The program aims to foster a diverse, internationally competent US-based workforce and accelerate scientific advancement through cooperation. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, international branch campuses of US IHEs, and Tribal Nations recognized by the US government. The program offers two tracks: Design and Implementation, with specific phases for the Implementation track.

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