Research Coordination Networks (RCN)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity through its Research Coordination Networks (RCN) program, aimed at advancing research and education by fostering collaboration among investigators across various disciplines and geographic boundaries. The program encourages innovative networking strategies and collaborative technologies to enhance communication and coordination of research activities, with a focus on interdisciplinary topics and the development of community standards. With an estimated total funding of $12.5 million, the NSF expects to award approximately 25 grants, ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 each. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.
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.