Civil Infrastructure Systems
ID: 306193Type: Posted
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Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/306193

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13352
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Civil Infrastructure Systems" aimed at supporting innovative research in the design, operation, and management of civil infrastructure. The program seeks to foster research that contributes to the development of smart, sustainable, and resilient communities by focusing on civil infrastructure as an interconnected system, including areas such as transportation, power, and water management. This initiative encourages groundbreaking ideas that can transform research communities and values contributions from diverse disciplines, although it does not support research focused solely on individual infrastructure components. Proposals are accepted at any time, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance, with additional details available at the NSF program description link.

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