The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering this grant to establish an initial framework for a U.S. community partnership in a proposed Giant Segmented Mirror Telescope (GSMT). This grant is for addressing frontier astrophysical research questions, aligning with previous National Academy of Sciences reports. Proposals are invited to develop a public/private/international partnership model, building on past, current, or potential future NSF support for GSMT design, construction, instrumentation, and operations. The selected awardee will work with NSF and the U.S. astronomical community to refine project roles, plan science and engineering operations, and prepare for future Federal funding opportunities. It’s important to note that this award does not imply future funding approval for the GSMT project itself.
Opportunity ID: 136415
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 12-526 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Planning a Partnership Model for a Giant Segmented Mirror Telescope |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 47.049 — Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 03, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2012 Full Proposal Deadline(s): April 16, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2012 Full Proposal Deadline(s): April 16, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,250,000 |
| 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: -For-profit organizations: U.S. commercial organizations, especially small businesses with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education. -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: | U.S. National Science Foundation |
| Description: | Two major survey reports carried out by the National Academy of Sciences have identified the need for a Giant Segmented Mirror Telescope (GSMT) to address frontier astrophysical research questions in a wide array of subfields. This solicitation invites proposals to establish an initial framework for a U.S. community partnership in a proposed GSMT deriving from past, current, or potential future NSF support for design work, construction, instrumentation, and/or operations. Based on a detailed competitive review of the resulting proposals, an award will be made for further development of a public/private/international partnership model under a cooperative agreement between a GSMT project and NSF. During the award period, GSMT project management and representatives from NSF and the U.S. astronomical community are expected to refine the roles of NSF and the community in project development, engage in planning science and engineering operations, prepare for potential future Federal funding opportunities after the start of the next decade. Selection as an awardee in this process does not imply that a GSMT will be approved for further funding. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NSF Publication 12-526 |
| 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 | PKG00090911 | Jan 03, 2012 | Apr 16, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
136415 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
136415 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
136415 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
136415 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
136415 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
136415 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
136415 NSF_CoverPage_1_3-1.3.pdf
Optional forms
136415 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
136415 NSF_DeviationAuthorization-1.1.pdf
136415 NSF_SuggestedReviewers-1.1.pdf
136415 NSF_Registration_1_3-1.3.pdf
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