National Science Foundation Centers for Chemical Innovation Grant

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Centers for Chemical Innovation (CCI) Grant to support research centers tackling fundamental chemical research challenges. CCIs are dynamic structures that promote transformative research, innovation, and collaboration across various sectors. These centers integrate research, education, and outreach, aiming to engage underrepresented groups. The grant comprises two phases, with Phase I focusing on developing the CCI framework for subsequent Phase II funding. The FY 2013 competition prioritizes projects related to Sustainable Chemistry, Cyberinfrastructure, and Materials Science. Eligible applicants include organizations with Phase I awards from 2010 seeking Phase II funding in 2013, as well as existing Phase II CCIs from 2008. Applications are due by October 23, 2012.

Opportunity ID: 177717

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	12-572
Funding Opportunity Title::	Centers for Chemical Innovation
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::	7
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	47.049 — Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Jun 18, 2012
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Oct 23, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Oct 23, 2012
Archive Date::	Apr 26, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 15,000,000
Award Ceiling::	$
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.

*PI Limit:
While these proposals will reflect the research of many investigators, only the name of the PI should appear on the cover sheet. All other investigators are considered senior personnel. An investigator may participate (as PI or senior personnel) in only oneCCI proposal submitted to this competition. The PI must be affiliated with an eligible submitting organization.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	National Science Foundation
Description::	The Centers for Chemical Innovation (CCI) Program supports research centers focused on major, long-term fundamental chemical research challenges. CCIs that address these challenges will produce transformative research, lead to innovation, and attract broad scientific and public interest. CCIs are agile structures that can respond rapidly to emerging opportunities and make full use of cyberinfrastructure to enhance collaborations. CCIs may partner with researchers from industry, government laboratories and international organizations. CCIs integrate research, innovation, education, and informal science communication and include a plan to broaden participation of underrepresented groups. The CCI program is a two-phase program. Both phases are described in this solicitation. Phase I CCIs receive significant resources to develop the science and integrative elements of a CCI before requesting Phase II funding. Phase I proposals funded in FY 2013 will seek Phase II funding in FY 2016. Only organizations receiving Phase I awards in FY2010 are eligible to request new Phase II funding in FY 2013. This solicitation is also open to the renewal of Phase II CCIs initiated in FY 2008.The FY 2013 CCI competition is open to projects in fields supported by the NSF Division of Chemistry. Projects responsive to current priorities in Sustainable Chemistry, Engineering and Materials (SusChEM), Cyberinfrastructure Framework for the 21st Century (CIF-21) and Cyber-enabled Materials, Manufacturing and Smart Systems (CEMMSS) are particularly encouraged.
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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:	47.049
Competition ID:
Competition Title:
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00129954
Opening Date:	Jun 18, 2012
Closing Date:	Oct 23, 2012
Agency Contact Information::	Katharine Covert
Who Can Apply::	Organization 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]