Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity
ID: 346203Type: Posted
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Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

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/346203

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=506178
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity" aimed at enhancing the administrative infrastructure supporting the research enterprise in the United States. This initiative seeks proposals that address challenges and inequalities within the research ecosystem, focusing on broad institutional impacts rather than discipline-specific research needs. The program emphasizes the importance of robust administrative support, which includes human capital development, compliance, and technology transfer, to foster a diverse and competitive research environment. Proposals can be submitted at any time, and interested applicants are encouraged to reach out to GRANTED initiative personnel at GRANTED@nsf.gov for inquiries. For more details, visit the NSF's program description page at http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=506178.

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