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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Inter Campus and Intra Campus Cyber Connectivity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.041 Engineering Grants 47.049 Mathematical and Physical Sciences 47.050 Geosciences 47.070 Computer and Information Science and Engineering 47.074 Biological Sciences 47.075 Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences 47.076 Education and Human Resources 47.078 Polar Programs 47.079 Office of International Science and Engineering 47.080 Office of Cyberinfrastructure.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 20, 2010 and posted on Jul 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 2, 2009 Full Proposal Deadline(s) November 02, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organization Limit Proposals may only be submitted by the following Only jurisdictions that meet EPSCoR criteria are eligible to submit proposals to the Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Inter Campus and Intra Campus Cyber Connectivity (RII C2) competition. The jurisdictions EPSCoR governing committee must designate a fiscal agent/proposing organization as the responsible recipient for a RII C2 award. Where possible, this should be the employing organization of the Principal Investigator/Project Director (PI/PD). See also Section I., Introduction Paragraph D for additional eligibility information PI LimitPrincipal Investigators/Project Directors of proposed EPSCoR projects must be affiliated with research universities, agencies, or organizations within the participant jurisdiction.
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Opportunity Summary:
The EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Inter Campus and Intra Campus Cyber Connectivity (often referred to as RII C2) is a National Science Foundation grant opportunity intended to strengthen research competitiveness in jurisdictions that have historically received a smaller share of NSF research and development funding. EPSCoR itself is built around NSF's mandate to promote scientific progress across the entire United States, not just in traditionally well-funded regions. Eligible jurisdictions include 27 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The basic idea is to create durable improvements in a jurisdiction's research infrastructure and overall R and D capacity by encouraging coordinated partnerships among state government, universities and colleges, and industry, all aligned with the jurisdiction's science and technology planning.
This specific competition was funded using the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which enabled NSF to invest an estimated total of $20,000,000 into awards focused on cyber connectivity. The program targets improvements to both inter-campus connectivity (connections between institutions) and intra-campus connectivity (network capability within an institution). The main purpose is to enhance broadband access and the effective use of cyberinfrastructure for academic research, consistent with each jurisdiction's Science and Technology (S and T) plan. In practical terms, the opportunity supports projects that upgrade network capacity, reliability, and reach so that researchers, educators, and students can more fully participate in modern, data-intensive, computation-heavy STEM research and education.
Awards under RII C2 were structured as grants with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 per project for up to two years, with no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. NSF anticipated making about 20 awards. While the cyber connectivity emphasis is central, the broader expected impact is to expand participation across individuals and institutions within an EPSCoR jurisdiction, increase collaboration among campuses, and strengthen cross-jurisdiction collaboration where relevant. Another explicit goal is to create synergy with other NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement activities, meaning the connectivity upgrades should not be isolated one-off improvements, but should support and integrate with ongoing EPSCoR investments and statewide research capacity-building strategies.
Eligibility is limited to jurisdictions that meet EPSCoR criteria. Proposals must be submitted by a designated fiscal agent or proposing organization identified by the jurisdiction's EPSCoR governing committee, and when possible this should be the employing organization of the Principal Investigator or Project Director. The PI/PD must be affiliated with research universities, agencies, or organizations located within the participating jurisdiction. The funding opportunity is categorized as discretionary, with an activity category of science and technology and other research and development, and it is associated with multiple NSF CFDA program areas spanning engineering, mathematical and physical sciences, geosciences, computer and information science and engineering, biological sciences, social, behavioral and economic sciences, education and human resources, polar programs, international science and engineering, and the office of cyberinfrastructure.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number NSF 09-569, posted July 14, 2009, with a full proposal deadline of November 2, 2009, and an archive date of August 19, 2010. Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, and the full opportunity details were referenced as NSF Publication 09-569.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the EPSCoR RII C2 grant opportunity?
The EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Inter Campus and Intra Campus Cyber Connectivity (RII C2) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funding opportunity designed to strengthen research competitiveness in EPSCoR jurisdictions by improving cyber connectivity for research and education.
What does "RII C2" stand for?
RII C2 refers to Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) with a focus on Inter Campus and Intra Campus Cyber Connectivity (C2), meaning network connectivity improvements between institutions and within institutions.
What is the overall purpose of this program?
The program aims to create durable improvements in a jurisdiction's research infrastructure and research and development capacity by upgrading broadband access and supporting effective use of cyberinfrastructure for academic research, in alignment with the jurisdiction's Science and Technology (S and T) plan.
Who is this program intended to benefit?
The intended beneficiaries include researchers, educators, and students in EPSCoR jurisdictions who need improved network capacity, reliability, and reach to participate fully in modern, data-intensive and computation-heavy STEM research and education.
What kinds of connectivity improvements are supported?
The opportunity supports improvements to both inter-campus connectivity (connections between institutions) and intra-campus connectivity (network capability within an institution), with an emphasis on upgrading network capacity, reliability, and reach.
How does this opportunity relate to EPSCoR's broader mission?
EPSCoR is built around NSF's mandate to promote scientific progress across the entire United States. This opportunity specifically addresses research infrastructure gaps by investing in cyber connectivity in jurisdictions that historically received a smaller share of NSF research and development funding.
Which jurisdictions are eligible under EPSCoR?
Eligible jurisdictions include 27 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, provided they meet EPSCoR criteria.
Is eligibility limited to EPSCoR jurisdictions?
Yes. Eligibility is limited to jurisdictions that meet EPSCoR criteria.
Who can submit a proposal for this opportunity?
Proposals must be submitted by a designated fiscal agent or proposing organization identified by the jurisdiction's EPSCoR governing committee. When possible, the proposing organization should be the employing organization of the Principal Investigator or Project Director.
Who can serve as the Principal Investigator or Project Director (PI/PD)?
The PI/PD must be affiliated with research universities, agencies, or organizations located within the participating EPSCoR jurisdiction.
What role does a jurisdiction's EPSCoR governing committee play?
The EPSCoR governing committee identifies the designated fiscal agent or proposing organization that is responsible for submitting the proposal.
How much funding is available per award?
Awards were structured as grants with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 per project.
How long can a project last?
Projects could be funded for up to two years.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
How many awards did NSF expect to make?
NSF anticipated making about 20 awards under this competition.
What was the total estimated funding invested in this competition?
Using the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, NSF enabled an estimated total of $20,000,000 in awards focused on cyber connectivity through this competition.
What is the source of funding for this specific competition?
This specific competition was funded using the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
How should proposed connectivity upgrades fit within statewide plans?
Projects are intended to be consistent with each jurisdiction's Science and Technology (S and T) plan and should support coordinated partnerships aligned with the jurisdiction's science and technology planning.
Are projects expected to coordinate with other EPSCoR activities?
Yes. A stated goal is to create synergy with other NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement activities, so connectivity upgrades should integrate with ongoing EPSCoR investments and statewide capacity-building strategies rather than being isolated one-off improvements.
What broader impacts are expected beyond network upgrades?
Expected impacts include expanding participation across individuals and institutions within an EPSCoR jurisdiction, increasing collaboration among campuses, and strengthening cross-jurisdiction collaboration where relevant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NSF 09-569.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2009.
What was the full proposal deadline?
The full proposal deadline was November 2, 2009.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date was August 19, 2010.
Where are the full opportunity details referenced?
The full opportunity details were referenced as NSF Publication 09-569.
What if an applicant needed help accessing the announcement through Grants.gov?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to NSF Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
The funding opportunity is categorized as discretionary, with an activity category of science and technology and other research and development.
Which NSF program areas are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with multiple NSF CFDA program areas spanning engineering; mathematical and physical sciences; geosciences; computer and information science and engineering; biological sciences; social, behavioral and economic sciences; education and human resources; polar programs; international science and engineering; and the office of cyberinfrastructure.
Does the opportunity emphasize broadband and cyberinfrastructure for STEM?
Yes. The main purpose is to enhance broadband access and the effective use of cyberinfrastructure so participants can engage in modern, data-intensive, computation-heavy STEM research and education.
Is this opportunity focused on a single institution or multiple institutions?
The program targets both within-institution (intra-campus) network capability and between-institution (inter-campus) connections, supporting broader collaboration across campuses and, where relevant, across jurisdictions.
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