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NSF Solicitation for Growing Convergence Research Grants

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for the Growing Convergence Research (GCR) program, which supports multidisciplinary teams in conducting transformative research across scientific disciplines. - 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, including community colleges - Principal Investigator Requirements: - Must hold full-time appointments at U.S. campuses or offices - Products/Services Requested: - Multidisciplinary research services integrating knowledge, methods, and expertise across scientific fields - Development of new theories, methods, research tools, and sustainable collaborations - Program Details: - Five-year research plan divided into two phases: - Phase I (years 1-2): maximum budget $1,200,000 - Phase II (years 3-5): maximum budget $2,400,000 - Initial funding for two years; continuation contingent on exceptional progress - Total program funding: $16,000,000 - Expected awards: $1,200,000 to $3,600,000 - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must demonstrate deep integration across disciplines - Research must be bold, transformative, and address complex scientific or societal challenges - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for research activities rather than procurement of products.

Description

This solicitation by the U.S. National Science Foundation seeks multidisciplinary teams to engage in convergence research aimed at solving complex scientific or societal problems through deep integration across disciplines. The research should be bold, transformative, and lead to paradigm-shifting approaches or new scientific communities. Proposals must demonstrate integration across NSF directorate boundaries and outline a two-phase research plan over five years with specified budget limits. Funding is initially for two years with potential continuation based on progress.

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