Molecular Foundations for Sustainability: Sustainable Polymers Enabled by Emerging Data Analytics
ID: 353837Type: Posted
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National Science Foundation (NSF)

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Others

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Science and Technology and other Research and Development

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Grant

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Discretionary

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Yes

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http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24567
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Molecular Foundations for Sustainability: Sustainable Polymers Enabled by Emerging Data Analytics" aimed at supporting fundamental research for the discovery and manufacturing of sustainable polymers through advanced data analytics. This initiative encourages collaborative research that integrates various disciplines to develop new sustainable polymers or improve existing ones, utilizing data-centric approaches, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, to enhance the efficiency of polymer synthesis and workforce training in this area. With an estimated total program funding of $9.5 million, the NSF expects to award up to six grants, each potentially reaching $2 million over a three-year period. Proposals are due by January 16, 2025, and interested applicants can find more information at the NSF's publication link or contact grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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