Multilateral Partnerships Leveraging Excellence
ID: 356425Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$200K - $0

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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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Multilateral Partnerships Leveraging Excellence," aimed at fostering international multilateral research partnerships to address pressing global challenges. Proposals are sought that require collaboration across at least two countries outside the U.S. and focus on urgent research or societal issues, particularly in critical and emerging technology fields. This initiative emphasizes the importance of diverse expertise and perspectives in advancing impactful research outcomes, with a total estimated funding of $2.5 million and individual awards starting at $200,000 for projects lasting up to three years. Interested applicants can submit proposals at any time and should contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance or further information.

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