Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions:
ID: 258835Type: Posted
Overview

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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
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    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions," aimed at supporting research by faculty members at predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs). This initiative encourages proposals that engage faculty in their professional fields, enhance research capacity at their institutions, and integrate research with undergraduate education, with funding available for both individual and collaborative research projects. The total estimated funding for this program is $56 million, and proposals can be submitted at any time, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements. Interested applicants can find additional information and contact support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or visit the NSF website for further details.

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