National Science Foundation – Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) Grant

The National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Engineering is offering the Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) Grant, aimed at supporting interdisciplinary teams of researchers focusing on rapidly advancing frontiers of fundamental engineering research. This funding opportunity targets three specific research areas: Flexible Bioelectronics Systems, Origami Design for Integration of Self-assembling Systems for Engineering Innovation, and Photosynthetic Biorefineries. Proposals should have transformative ideas with significant potential for long-term impact on national needs. Collaboration with other Federal agencies like the Air Force Office of Scientific Research is encouraged. The closing date for submissions is February 8, 2013.

Opportunity ID: 205713

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	12-583
Funding Opportunity Title::	Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI)
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::	16
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Nov 05, 2012
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Feb 08, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Feb 08, 2013
Archive Date::	Mar 08, 2016
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 32,000,000
Award Ceiling::	$2,000,000
Award Floor::	$1,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility::

*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following:
-Universities and Colleges – Universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions.

*PI Limit:
Principal Investigators (PI) must be at the faculty level as determined by the submitting organization. A minimum of one PI and two co-PIs must participate.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	National Science Foundation
Description::	The Directorate for Engineering at the National Science Foundation has established the Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) to serve a critical role in focusing on important emerging areas in a timely manner. This solicitation is a funding opportunity for interdisciplinary teams of researchers to embark on rapidly advancing frontiers of fundamental engineering research. For this solicitation, we will consider proposals that aim to investigate emerging frontiers in the following three specific research areas: (1) Flexible Bioelectronics Systems (BioFlex), (2) Origami Design for Integration of Self-assembling Systems for Engineering Innovation (ODISSEI), and (3) Photosynthetic Biorefineries (PSBR).This solicitation will be coordinated with the Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences and the Directorate for Biological Sciences within NSF. Additionally, interest within other Federal agencies, specifically Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), may lead to an interagency effort in support of certain PSBR and ODISSEI projects. Proposals submitted under the PSBR and ODISSEI topics may be shared with interested representatives from AFOSR.EFRI seeks proposals with transformative ideas that represent an opportunity for a significant shift in fundamental engineering knowledge with a strong potential for long term impact on national needs or a grand challenge. The proposals must also meet the detailed requirements delineated in this solicitation.INFORMATION WEBCAST: The EFRI Office held an information workshop on September 22, 2011 to discuss EFRI programs and answer questions about the solicitation. Since the topics are repeated for FY 2013, the information on the Webcast remains current. Details are posted on the EFRI website (www.nsf.gov/eng/efri). The Webcast can also be viewed directly by visiting: tvworldwide.com
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:
Competition ID:
Competition Title:
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00151910
Opening Date:	Nov 05, 2012
Closing Date:	Feb 08, 2013
Agency Contact Information::	Sohi Rastegar
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
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optional_forms	R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form [V1.2] NSF Deviation Authorization [V1.1] NSF Suggested Reviewers [V1.1] NSF FastLane System Registration [V1.3]