The National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Engineering is offering the Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) grant to support interdisciplinary teams of researchers. This grant is for the purpose of investigating rapidly advancing frontiers of fundamental engineering research in specific areas: Flexible Bioelectronics Systems (BioFlex), Origami Design for Integration of Self-assembling Systems for Engineering Innovation (ODISSEI), and Photosynthetic Biorefineries (PSBR). This initiative seeks transformative ideas that represent a significant shift in fundamental engineering knowledge, with strong potential for long-term impact on national needs or grand challenges. The EFRI Office coordinates this solicitation with NSF’s Mathematical & Physical Sciences and Biological Sciences directorates, and may involve the Air Force Office of Scientific Research for certain PSBR and ODISSEI projects. Proposals must meet detailed solicitation requirements.
Opportunity ID: 117393
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 11-571 |
| 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: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 25, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2012 Letter of Intent (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer’s local time): 09/30/2011 Preliminary Proposal (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer’s local time): 11/09/2011 Full Proposal: 03/30/2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2012 Letter of Intent (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer’s local time): 09/30/2011 Preliminary Proposal (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer’s local time): 11/09/2011 Full Proposal: 03/30/2012 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $31,000,000 |
| 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. The EFRI Office is launching a new 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 plans to hold an information workshop on September 22, 2011, to answer any questions about the EFRI Office and this solicitation. Details will be posted on the EFRI website (www.nsf.gov/eng/efri) as they become available. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NSF Publication 11-571 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.074 | PKG00074830 | Aug 25, 2011 | Mar 30, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
117393 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
117393 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
117393 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
117393 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
117393 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
117393 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
117393 NSF_CoverPage_1_3-1.3.pdf
Optional forms
117393 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
117393 NSF_DeviationAuthorization-1.1.pdf
117393 NSF_SuggestedReviewers-1.1.pdf
117393 NSF_Registration_1_3-1.3.pdf
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