National Science Foundation Translation to Practice
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "National Science Foundation Translation to Practice," aimed at advancing technology translation and fostering innovation in various sectors. This program seeks proposals from eligible applicants, including non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education, to support translational activities that bridge the gap between research and practical application, ultimately enhancing societal impact in fields such as healthcare, energy, and national security. With an estimated total program funding of $30 million, the grant provides awards ranging from $600,000 to $2 million, and proposals are accepted on a rolling basis for the NSF TTP-E track, while the closing date for other tracks is September 16, 2025. Interested parties can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance with the application process.
Eligible Applicants
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. *Who May Serve as PI: By the submission deadline, a PI must hold either: <ul> <li>A tenured or tenure-track position, or</li> <li>A primary, full-time, paid appointment in a research or teaching position (with exceptions granted for family or medical leave), as determined by the submitting institution.</li> </ul> The NSF TTP-E track requires the proposers to have an active, eligible, NSF research award. NSF TTP-E proposers should have at least one year remaining on their NSF award and should have submitted (and had approved) 1-2 annual reports to date. As part of this track, EAGER, RAPID, or RAISE awards are not eligible to receive NSF TTP-E funds. TTP-E proposers MUST provide a 3- to 5-page description of future translational activities to their cognizant NSF Program Officer (PO) via email and gain their approval via email, before submission of an NSF TTP-E proposal. For the NSF TTP-P track, in addition to the PI, proposals must include a co-PI or Senior/Key Personnel who is a member or employee of an NSF-Catalyzed Partner. Partnerships with U.S. institutions of higher education are valued, but NSF TTP strongly prioritizes NSF-Catalyzed Partnerships that are able to help bring the product, process, or service to the market, potentially through licensing agreements, startup or small business formation, incorporation into an existing open-source ecosystem, development into standards setting arrangements, etc.
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