Facilitating Research at Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions:
ID: 358403Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

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/358403

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf14579
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Facilitating Research at Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions," aimed at supporting research by faculty members at eligible predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs). Proposals may be submitted by accredited colleges and universities, including two-year community colleges, that award degrees in NSF-supported fields but have awarded 20 or fewer Ph.D./D.Sci. degrees in the past two academic years. This funding, totaling an estimated $56 million, is intended to enhance research capacity at these institutions and foster collaboration between PUI faculty and research-intensive organizations. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance or further information.

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