GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH
ID: 351889Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$1M - $4M

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/351889

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24527
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Growing Convergence Research" aimed at fostering innovative solutions to complex societal and scientific challenges through multidisciplinary collaboration. Proposals are invited from eligible applicants, including non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education, to conduct convergence research that integrates diverse knowledge and methods to address specific problems. This initiative emphasizes the development of sustainable collaborations and novel research paradigms, with a total estimated funding of $16 million available for approximately 10 awards, ranging from $1.2 million to $3.6 million per project. Interested parties must submit their proposals by February 10, 2025, and can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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