Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program
ID: 326791Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$20K - $150K

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/326791

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf20570
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) Program, a federal grant aimed at fostering collaboration between industry innovators and academic researchers to conduct pre-competitive research. This program seeks proposals from accredited institutions of higher education in the U.S., specifically requiring that the Principal Investigator (PI) be a tenured faculty member, with a focus on addressing critical industrial needs and enhancing the U.S.'s leadership in technology development. The IUCRC program is designed to support research that benefits a diverse range of industry partners, including large companies, small businesses, and non-profits, with an estimated total funding of $20.5 million available for awards ranging from $20,000 to $150,000. Interested applicants must submit preliminary proposals by December 11, 2024, and can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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