National Science Foundation: Enhancing Access to the Radio Spectrum

This grant opportunity by the National Science Foundation aims to support innovative research enhancing the efficiency of radio spectrum utilization and expanding wireless access for underserved communities. Through collaboration across various NSF directorates, the EARS grant seeks bold concepts breaking disciplinary boundaries. Researchers can apply for funding to drive significant improvements in spectrum utilization and ensure all Americans benefit from wireless technologies. Closing date for applications is May 14, 2013.

Opportunity ID: 220593

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	13-539
Funding Opportunity Title::	Enhancing Access to the Radio Spectrum
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::	30
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	47.041 — Engineering Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Feb 13, 2013
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	May 14, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications::	May 14, 2013
Archive Date::	Jun 14, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 36,500,000
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.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	National Science Foundation
Description::	The National Science Foundation’s Directorates for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS), Engineering (ENG), Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), and Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) are coordinating efforts to identify bold new concepts with the potential to contribute to significant improvements in the efficiency of radio spectrum utilization, and in the ability for traditionally underserved Americans to benefit from current and future wireless-enabled goods and services. EARS seeks to fund innovative collaborative research that transcends the traditional boundaries of existing programs, such as research that spans disciplines covered by two or more of the participating NSF directorates.
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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:	PKG00168351
Opening Date:	Feb 13, 2013
Closing Date:	May 14, 2013
Agency Contact Information::	Andrew W. Clegg
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]

Packages