Security and Preparedness
ID: 320087Type: Posted
Overview

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/320087

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505712
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Security and Preparedness," aimed at supporting basic scientific research related to global and national security issues. Proposals should focus on areas such as international relations, political violence, and peace science, and must demonstrate intellectual merit and broader impacts, while being theoretically motivated and methodologically rigorous. This program is significant for advancing knowledge in security-related fields and also encourages research experiences for undergraduate students. Interested applicants can find more information and submit proposals by the closing date of August 15, 2024, and should direct any inquiries to grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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