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NSF Solicitation for Mid-scale Research Infrastructure Projects

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for the Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1 (Mid-scale RI-1) Program to support significant research infrastructure projects in science and engineering. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - NSF is the only organization mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors specified - Products/Services Requested: - Design and implementation of mid-scale research infrastructure projects - May include facilities, equipment, instrumentation, computational hardware/software, cyberinfrastructure, large-scale datasets, and associated personnel - Both new and upgraded infrastructure are eligible - Implementation projects: $4 million up to but not including $20 million - Design activities: $400,000 up to but not including $20 million - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must demonstrate scientific merit and address research community needs - Emphasis on training a diverse STEM workforce - Eligible applicants: accredited U.S. higher education institutions, not-for-profit research organizations, and consortia; U.S. small businesses may participate as subawardees - Strong encouragement for accessibility and diversity in project teams

Description

The NSF Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1 Program supports design activities or implementation of unique and compelling research infrastructure projects in the mid-scale range between Major Research Instrumentation and Major Facilities. Projects may include equipment, instrumentation, cyberinfrastructure, large scale datasets, and personnel needed for commissioning. The program emphasizes scientific merit, response to research community needs, and training a diverse STEM workforce. Implementation projects range from $4 million to just under $20 million, while design activities request between $400,000 and just under $20 million.

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