The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Directorate for Engineering offers the Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) grant, a funding opportunity for interdisciplinary teams. This grant is designed to advance fundamental engineering research in critical emerging areas. Proposals are sought for three specific research frontiers: Flexible Bioelectronics Systems (BioFlex), Origami Design for Integration of Self-assembling Systems for Engineering Innovation (ODISSEI), and Photosynthetic Biorefineries (PSBR). This initiative coordinates with NSF’s Mathematical & Physical Sciences and Biological Sciences Directorates, and may involve the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) for certain projects. EFRI seeks transformative ideas representing significant shifts in engineering knowledge, promising long-term impact on national needs and grand challenges.
Opportunity ID: 205713
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: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 16 |
| Assistance Listings: | 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 Letter of Intent Due Date(s) (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer’s local time): September 06, 2012 Preliminary Proposal Due Date(s) (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer’s local time): October 10, 2012 Full Proposal Deadline(s): February 08, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 08, 2013 Letter of Intent Due Date(s) (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer’s local time): September 06, 2012 Preliminary Proposal Due Date(s) (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer’s local time): October 10, 2012 Full Proposal Deadline(s): February 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: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. 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 |
| Link to Additional Information: | NSF Publication 12-583 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NSF grants.gov support
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov Email:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NSF grants.gov support grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov Email: grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00151910 | Nov 05, 2012 | Feb 08, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
205713 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
205713 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
205713 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
205713 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
205713 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
205713 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
205713 NSF_CoverPage_1_3-1.3.pdf
Optional forms
205713 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
205713 NSF_DeviationAuthorization-1.1.pdf
205713 NSF_SuggestedReviewers-1.1.pdf
205713 NSF_Registration_1_3-1.3.pdf
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