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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 "International Collaboration in Chemistry between US Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.049 Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 7, 2011 and posted on Sep 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 11, 2012 Preliminary Proposal Due Date(s) (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposers local time) November 04, 2011 Preliminary proposal deadline Full Proposal Deadline(s) January 11, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 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 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 US PIs who submitted an unsolicited individual investigator proposal to the Division of Chemistry in July 2011 or November 2011 are not eligible to apply to the ICC program. US PIs who already have an individual investigator award from the Division of Chemistry are not eligible to submit an ICC proposal unlessthe proposalis submitted as a renewal proposal of their current award from the division. Division of Chemistry grantees who wish to add an international collaboration component to their currently funded projects are advised to submit supplemental funding requests to their existing awards rather than to respond to this solicitation.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled International Collaboration in Chemistry between US Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad (NSF Publication 11-585), is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry program designed to expand and strengthen research partnerships between researchers in the United States and colleagues in specific countries overseas. The focus is on basic research in chemistry, with proposals required to be written in English and structured around genuine bilateral collaborations, meaning the scientific work is jointly conceived and carried out by the US team and an eligible foreign partner team.
NSF built this opportunity around partnerships with several counterpart funding agencies abroad, so that researchers can align projects and support on both sides of the collaboration. The listed partnering agencies include the FWF (Austrian Science Fund) in Austria, ANR (National Research Agency) in France, JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) in Japan, FNR (National Research Fund) in Luxembourg, RFBR (Russian Foundation for Basic Research) in Russia, MICINN (Ministry of Science and Innovation) in Spain, NSC (National Science Council) in Taiwan, and EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) in the United Kingdom. The opportunity description also references FAPESP (Sao Paulo Research Foundation) in Brazil among the partnering foreign agencies, indicating that collaborations may also be possible with counterparts associated with Sao Paulo state through that foundation, depending on the program’s specific implementing details in the full solicitation.
From a funding and scale standpoint, NSF anticipated making around 40 awards, supported by an estimated total program budget of $10,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $300,000 and $600,000, which signals that NSF was looking for projects of meaningful scope rather than small travel-only collaborations. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development under CFDA 47.049 (Mathematical and Physical Sciences). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants are not required to commit institutional funds as a condition of being considered.
The application process included a required preliminary proposal stage followed by an invited or full proposal stage on set deadlines. The preliminary proposal deadline was November 4, 2011 (by 5 p.m. local time for the submitting organization), and the full proposal deadline was January 11, 2012. The posting and creation date for the opportunity was September 7, 2011, and the closing date listed is January 11, 2012, making it a time-bound solicitation rather than an open-standing program window.
Eligibility was limited to US academic institutions, specifically accredited two- and four-year colleges and universities (including community colleges) with a campus located in the United States, submitting on behalf of their faculty. In addition to organizational eligibility, the solicitation imposed important PI-level restrictions meant to manage overlap with other NSF Chemistry funding routes. US PIs who had submitted an unsolicited individual investigator proposal to NSF Chemistry in July 2011 or November 2011 were not eligible for this ICC competition. US PIs who already held an individual investigator award from the NSF Division of Chemistry were also not eligible to submit an ICC proposal unless what they submitted was a renewal of their current Chemistry award. Finally, for investigators who already had an active NSF Chemistry grant and simply wanted to add an international component, NSF advised using a supplemental funding request on the existing award rather than applying through this solicitation, which clarifies that ICC was intended for distinct collaborative projects rather than incremental add-ons.
For practical guidance and technical issues, the notice points applicants to NSF’s Grants.gov support channel (grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) for access problems with the full announcement or electronic submission issues. The complete details, requirements, and any country-specific coordination steps would be contained in the full solicitation referenced as NSF Publication 11-585, which applicants would need to follow closely, especially because international collaborative opportunities often require synchronized submissions or parallel proposals to the partner agencies abroad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled International Collaboration in Chemistry between US Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad, referenced as NSF Publication 11-585.
Which NSF unit runs this program?
It is run by the National Science Foundation (NSF), specifically the Division of Chemistry.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to expand and strengthen research partnerships between researchers in the United States and collaborating researchers in specific countries abroad, through genuine bilateral collaborations in chemistry.
What kinds of research does this solicitation support?
The focus is on basic research in chemistry. Projects are expected to be research-driven and jointly conducted by the US team and an eligible foreign partner team.
What does "genuine bilateral collaboration" mean in this solicitation?
Based on the description provided, it means the scientific work is jointly conceived and carried out by the US investigators and the eligible foreign partner team, rather than being a one-sided project with a minor international add-on.
In what language must proposals be written?
Proposals must be written in English.
Which overseas partner countries and counterpart agencies are included?
The solicitation is built around partnerships with counterpart funding agencies abroad. The listed partnering agencies include:
- Austria: FWF (Austrian Science Fund)
- France: ANR (National Research Agency)
- Japan: JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science)
- Luxembourg: FNR (National Research Fund)
- Russia: RFBR (Russian Foundation for Basic Research)
- Spain: MICINN (Ministry of Science and Innovation)
- Taiwan: NSC (National Science Council)
- United Kingdom: EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
Does the opportunity mention collaborations with Brazil?
Yes. The description references FAPESP (Sao Paulo Research Foundation) in Brazil among the partnering foreign agencies, indicating collaborations may be possible with counterparts associated with Sao Paulo state, depending on the implementing details in the full solicitation.
How many awards did NSF expect to make, and what was the total budget?
NSF anticipated making about 40 awards supported by an estimated total program budget of $10,000,000.
What is the expected award size for individual grants?
Individual awards were expected to fall between $300,000 and $600,000.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number and program area listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 47.049 (Mathematical and Physical Sciences), with an activity category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What were the key deadlines for applying?
The process included a required preliminary proposal stage and a full proposal stage:
- Preliminary proposal deadline: November 4, 2011 (by 5 p.m. local time for the submitting organization)
- Full proposal deadline: January 11, 2012
When was the opportunity posted, and when did it close?
The posting/creation date was September 7, 2011, and the closing date listed is January 11, 2012.
Is this an open, ongoing program window?
No. Based on the dates provided, it is a time-bound solicitation with a defined closing date rather than an always-open submission window.
Who is eligible to submit as the US organization?
Eligibility was limited to US academic institutions, specifically accredited two- and four-year colleges and universities (including community colleges) with a campus located in the United States, submitting on behalf of their faculty.
Are there PI-level restrictions related to other NSF Chemistry submissions?
Yes. The solicitation included restrictions to manage overlap with other NSF Chemistry funding routes.
If a US PI submitted an unsolicited individual investigator proposal to NSF Chemistry in July 2011 or November 2011, can they apply to this ICC competition?
No. US PIs who had submitted an unsolicited individual investigator proposal to NSF Chemistry in July 2011 or November 2011 were not eligible for this ICC competition.
If a US PI already holds an NSF Division of Chemistry individual investigator award, can they submit an ICC proposal?
Not generally. US PIs who already held an individual investigator award from the NSF Division of Chemistry were not eligible to submit an ICC proposal, unless the ICC submission was a renewal of their current Chemistry award.
If an investigator already has an active NSF Chemistry grant and only wants to add an international collaboration component, what does NSF recommend?
NSF advised using a supplemental funding request on the existing award rather than applying through this solicitation, if the intent is simply to add an international component to an ongoing Chemistry grant.
What does the supplemental funding guidance suggest about the intent of this ICC solicitation?
It suggests the ICC solicitation is intended for distinct, jointly designed collaborative projects, not for incremental international add-ons to an already funded project.
Is there a required preliminary proposal stage?
Yes. The process included a required preliminary proposal stage followed by a full proposal stage on set deadlines.
Where are the complete requirements and any country-specific coordination steps described?
The complete details are contained in the full solicitation referenced as NSF Publication 11-585. The description indicates applicants would need to follow that solicitation closely, especially because international programs may require synchronized submissions or parallel proposals to the partner agencies abroad.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues related to accessing the full announcement or electronic submission?
For access problems with the full announcement or electronic submission issues, applicants are directed to NSF's Grants.gov support channel at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
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