The Astronomical Sciences Department is offering the MID-Scale Innovations Program (MSIP) grant, following the recommendation of the 2010 Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey. This grant aims to support various astronomical activities within a cost range up to $40M, divided into subcategories like limited-term projects, mid-scale facilities, development investments, and community access capabilities. Emphasizing scientific merit and student involvement, the MSIP seeks diverse and inclusive participation in instrumentation, facility development, and data management. The closing date for applications is March 12, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 237380
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | 13-567 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Mid-Scale Innovations Program |
| 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:: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 47.049 — Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 09, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Nov 04, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 12, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 40,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $40,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $4,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Science Foundation |
| Description:: | A vigorous Mid-Scale Innovations Program (MSIP) was recommended by the 2010 Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey, citing “many highly promising projects for achieving diverse and timely science.” As described in this solicitation, the Division of Astronomical Sciences will establish a new mid-scale program to support a variety of astronomical activities within a cost range up to $40M. This program will be formally divided into four subcategories: 1) limited term, self-contained science projects; 2) longer term mid-scale facilities; 3) development investments for future mid-scale and large-scale projects; and 4) community open access capabilities. The MSIP will emphasize both strong scientific merit and a well-developed plan for student training and involvement of a diverse and inclusive workforce in instrumentation, facility development, or data management. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 3 | Updated deadline date. | Nov 04, 2013 |
| Synopsis 2 | updated closing date–rc; | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 47.049 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00183097 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 09, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Richard E. Barvainis |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] NSF Cover Page [V1.3] |
| 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] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.049 | PKG00183097 | Jul 09, 2013 | Mar 12, 2014 | View | Richard E. Barvainis | Organization and Individual Applicants |