Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1
ID: 356129Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$4M - $20M

Eligible Applicants

Others

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/356129

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24598
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1 grant to support the development of experimental research capabilities in the mid-scale range between existing NSF programs. This opportunity is aimed at U.S.-based institutions of higher education, not-for-profit organizations, and eligible consortia, focusing on projects that enhance research infrastructure through design or implementation activities. The Mid-scale RI-1 program is critical for advancing science and engineering research by funding projects that may include equipment, instrumentation, and cyberinfrastructure, with a total project cost ranging from $4 million to under $20 million for implementation projects, and a minimum of $400,000 for design activities. Interested applicants must submit proposals by March 19, 2025, and can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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