The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) are offering this grant to establish Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis (NSMDS). This grant is for fostering trans-disciplinary research to promote the development of safe and sustainable chemicals and synthetic procedures. The initiative aims to create chemicals that are safer throughout their lifecycle, replacing toxic materials with benign alternatives, and developing processes that consume less water and energy while generating less waste. Networks will focus on minimizing hazards arising from chemical structure, use, synthesis, production, consumption, reuse, and disposal. Education, workforce development, technology transfer, and robust mentoring activities, including broadening participation, are critical components. Awardees are expected to coordinate with existing EPA/NSF Networks for Characterizing Chemical Life Cycle.
Opportunity ID: 212117
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 13-523 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | EPA/NSF Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis |
| 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: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 47.041 — Engineering Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 05, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2013 Full Proposal Deadline(s): March 18, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – This opportunity has been archived. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 05, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. -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. – State and local governments and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments. *PI Limit: An investigator may participate (as a PI, Co-PI or Senior Personnel) in only one proposal submitted to this competition. The investigator must be affiliated with an eligible organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Description: | This solicitation is jointly sponsored between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Divisions of Chemistry and Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET) to encourage synergistic research activities and to enhance cooperation among the chemical sciences, materials research, geosciences, engineering, and biomedical and public health communities.?? The agencies jointly issue the solicitation, but will separately fund awards for??Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis (NSMDS). Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis are groups of two or more researchers working in trans-disciplinary fields to promote the development of safe and sustainable chemicals as well as safe and sustainable synthetic procedures. For this solicitation, “chemicals” refers broadly to any and all materials, inorganic and organic compounds,??and??individual chemicals or mixtures of chemicals (e.g., endocrine disruptors, chlorofluorocarbons,??transition metal-based catalysts, macromolecules, and nanomaterials).?? Advances resulting from these Networks are expected to result in chemicals that are safer and more sustainable throughout their life cycle and thus,??the replacement of rare, toxic, and expensive chemicals with earth abundant, benign, and renewable alternatives is anticipated.?? The Networks will facilitate safe design strategies, processes, and pathways (including catalytic pathways) that consume less fresh water, generate less waste, and use less energy than current practice.?? These new approaches will minimize hazards that arise not only from chemical structure and intended use, but also from??their synthesis, production, consumption, reuse, and disposal.Education, workforce development, and the translation or transfer of basic research results??into social or economic benefits??are critical aspects of NSMDS projects.?? Networks will??develop strong mentoring and training activities (which include broadening participation elements) for undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral associates.?? Other educational activities, such as informal science communication and the education of K-12 students or??the public, are encouraged.?? Where appropriate, intellectual property protection and a proactive plan to engage industry in technology transfer is encouraged. It is expected that research teams in the??NSMDS awarded under this solicitation will coordinate / communicate with the funded research networks from the EPA/NSF Networks for??Characterizing Chemical Life Cycle (NCCLC)??solicitation (see:http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504811). The researchers working in these two network groups are expected to conduct complementary research and; thus, will benefit from interaction with each other at annual EPA All-Investigators Meetings (also known as progress reviews). ???? |
| Link to Additional Information: | NSF Publication 13-523 |
| 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 |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This opportunity has been archived. | Aug 05, 2014 | |
| Aug 05, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 13-523 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | EPA/NSF Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis |
| 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: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 47.041 — Engineering Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 05, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2013 Full Proposal Deadline(s): March 18, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – This opportunity has been archived. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 05, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. -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. – State and local governments and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments. *PI Limit: An investigator may participate (as a PI, Co-PI or Senior Personnel) in only one proposal submitted to this competition. The investigator must be affiliated with an eligible organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Description: | This solicitation is jointly sponsored between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Divisions of Chemistry and Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET) to encourage synergistic research activities and to enhance cooperation among the chemical sciences, materials research, geosciences, engineering, and biomedical and public health communities.?? The agencies jointly issue the solicitation, but will separately fund awards for??Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis (NSMDS). Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis are groups of two or more researchers working in trans-disciplinary fields to promote the development of safe and sustainable chemicals as well as safe and sustainable synthetic procedures. For this solicitation, “chemicals” refers broadly to any and all materials, inorganic and organic compounds,??and??individual chemicals or mixtures of chemicals (e.g., endocrine disruptors, chlorofluorocarbons,??transition metal-based catalysts, macromolecules, and nanomaterials).?? Advances resulting from these Networks are expected to result in chemicals that are safer and more sustainable throughout their life cycle and thus,??the replacement of rare, toxic, and expensive chemicals with earth abundant, benign, and renewable alternatives is anticipated.?? The Networks will facilitate safe design strategies, processes, and pathways (including catalytic pathways) that consume less fresh water, generate less waste, and use less energy than current practice.?? These new approaches will minimize hazards that arise not only from chemical structure and intended use, but also from??their synthesis, production, consumption, reuse, and disposal.Education, workforce development, and the translation or transfer of basic research results??into social or economic benefits??are critical aspects of NSMDS projects.?? Networks will??develop strong mentoring and training activities (which include broadening participation elements) for undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral associates.?? Other educational activities, such as informal science communication and the education of K-12 students or??the public, are encouraged.?? Where appropriate, intellectual property protection and a proactive plan to engage industry in technology transfer is encouraged. It is expected that research teams in the??NSMDS awarded under this solicitation will coordinate / communicate with the funded research networks from the EPA/NSF Networks for??Characterizing Chemical Life Cycle (NCCLC)??solicitation (see:http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504811). The researchers working in these two network groups are expected to conduct complementary research and; thus, will benefit from interaction with each other at annual EPA All-Investigators Meetings (also known as progress reviews). ???? |
| Link to Additional Information: | NSF Publication 13-523 |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 13-523 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | EPA/NSF Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis |
| 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: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 47.041 — Engineering Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 05, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2013 Full Proposal Deadline(s): March 18, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 18, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. -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. – State and local governments and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments. *PI Limit: An investigator may participate (as a PI, Co-PI or Senior Personnel) in only one proposal submitted to this competition. The investigator must be affiliated with an eligible organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Description: | This solicitation is jointly sponsored between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Divisions of Chemistry and Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET) to encourage synergistic research activities and to enhance cooperation among the chemical sciences, materials research, geosciences, engineering, and biomedical and public health communities.?? The agencies jointly issue the solicitation, but will separately fund awards for??Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis (NSMDS). Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis are groups of two or more researchers working in trans-disciplinary fields to promote the development of safe and sustainable chemicals as well as safe and sustainable synthetic procedures. For this solicitation, “chemicals” refers broadly to any and all materials, inorganic and organic compounds,??and??individual chemicals or mixtures of chemicals (e.g., endocrine disruptors, chlorofluorocarbons,??transition metal-based catalysts, macromolecules, and nanomaterials).?? Advances resulting from these Networks are expected to result in chemicals that are safer and more sustainable throughout their life cycle and thus,??the replacement of rare, toxic, and expensive chemicals with earth abundant, benign, and renewable alternatives is anticipated.?? The Networks will facilitate safe design strategies, processes, and pathways (including catalytic pathways) that consume less fresh water, generate less waste, and use less energy than current practice.?? These new approaches will minimize hazards that arise not only from chemical structure and intended use, but also from??their synthesis, production, consumption, reuse, and disposal.Education, workforce development, and the translation or transfer of basic research results??into social or economic benefits??are critical aspects of NSMDS projects.?? Networks will??develop strong mentoring and training activities (which include broadening participation elements) for undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral associates.?? Other educational activities, such as informal science communication and the education of K-12 students or??the public, are encouraged.?? Where appropriate, intellectual property protection and a proactive plan to engage industry in technology transfer is encouraged. It is expected that research teams in the??NSMDS awarded under this solicitation will coordinate / communicate with the funded research networks from the EPA/NSF Networks for??Characterizing Chemical Life Cycle (NCCLC)??solicitation (see:http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504811). The researchers working in these two network groups are expected to conduct complementary research and; thus, will benefit from interaction with each other at annual EPA All-Investigators Meetings (also known as progress reviews). ???? |
| Link to Additional Information: | NSF Publication 13-523 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.049 | PKG00157091 | Dec 19, 2012 | Mar 18, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
212117 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
212117 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
212117 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
212117 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
212117 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
212117 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
212117 NSF_CoverPage_1_3-1.3.pdf
Optional forms
212117 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
212117 NSF_DeviationAuthorization-1.1.pdf
212117 NSF_SuggestedReviewers-1.1.pdf
212117 NSF_Registration_1_3-1.3.pdf
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