NSF Boosting Research Ideas for Transformative and Equitable Advances in Engineering
ID: 357395Type: Posted
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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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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357395

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http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf25512
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Boosting Research Ideas for Transformative and Equitable Advances in Engineering" aimed at supporting experienced researchers in pivoting to new research areas or relaunching their research activities after a hiatus. This initiative encourages proposals that foster scientific and technological innovation by leveraging prior research outcomes and enabling intellectual risk-taking, specifically within the Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI). The total estimated funding for this program is $7 million, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 per year for a maximum duration of three years. Proposals must be submitted by eligible organizations, including non-profit entities and accredited institutions of higher education, by the closing date of March 3, 2025. For further details, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or visit the NSF publication page at http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf25512.

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