Opportunity Information: Apply for 11 578
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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 "Ocean Sciences Research Initiation Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.050 Geosciences.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 25, 2011 and posted on Aug 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 13, 2012 Full Proposal Target Date(s) January 13, 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 $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 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 U.S. Non profit, non academic organizations Independent museums,observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. PI Limit Principal investigators must, at the time of proposal submission ulliBe a U.S. citizen, national,or permanent resident/liliHave accepted or are currently in a tenure track Assistant Professor level faculty position or equivalent research appointment, and have been in the position no more than 36 months and /liliHave not been a Principal Investigator or co Principal Investigator on a new federal research grant since starting the tenure track position. Previous federal support through a doctoral dissertation improvement award or as a fellow (postdoctoral or graduate) is not disqualifying./li/ul Co Principal Investigators or senior personnel are not permitted, but collaborations with other scientists and/or visiting scientist status in other laboratories are permitted. Proposals that fail to meet the above eligibility requirements will be returned without review.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ocean Sciences Research Initiation Grants opportunity (NSF Publication 11-578) is a discretionary grant program run by the National Science Foundation, Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), designed to broaden participation and strengthen early career research trajectories in the ocean sciences. The program focuses on providing start-up style research funding to researchers who are newly appointed to tenure-track (or equivalent) positions, with the explicit intent of increasing participation from under represented groups in the field. For this solicitation, under represented groups are defined as women, persons with disabilities, African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Pacific Islanders. In practical terms, the program is meant to help eligible investigators establish an independent research program in ocean sciences at a critical career stage while also supporting NSF goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the scientific workforce.
Funding is provided as grants under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, with an estimated total program funding level of $600,000 and an expectation of about six awards. Individual awards are listed with a floor of $100,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 47.050 (Geosciences). The solicitation was posted on August 25, 2011, and the full proposal target date and closing date were January 13, 2012, indicating a single main deadline for submission during that cycle.
Eligibility is structured around both the submitting organization and the principal investigator. Proposals may be submitted by U.S.-based universities and colleges (including accredited two-year and four-year institutions and community colleges with a U.S. campus), as well as eligible U.S. non-profit, non-academic organizations such as independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, and similar entities that are directly tied to education or research activities. The principal investigator must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, must have accepted or currently hold a tenure-track assistant professor-level position (or equivalent research appointment), and must have been in that position for no more than 36 months at the time of proposal submission. A key restriction is that the PI cannot have served as a PI or co-PI on a new federal research grant since starting the tenure-track position; however, prior federal support through a doctoral dissertation improvement award or support as a fellow (graduate or postdoctoral) does not disqualify the applicant. Another notable limitation is that co-principal investigators or senior personnel are not permitted on the proposal, although collaborations with other scientists are allowed and investigators may arrange visiting scientist status in other laboratories. Proposals that do not meet these eligibility rules are returned without review, so compliance is a central requirement.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or encountering technical issues, the listed support contact is NSF Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov. The official reference for details is NSF Publication 11-578.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Ocean Sciences Research Initiation Grants (NSF 11-578)
What is the Ocean Sciences Research Initiation Grants opportunity?
Ocean Sciences Research Initiation Grants (NSF Publication 11-578) is a discretionary grant program run by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE). It is designed to provide start-up style research funding to help eligible early-career investigators establish an independent research program in the ocean sciences.
What are the main goals of this program?
The program aims to strengthen early career research trajectories in ocean sciences while broadening participation in the field. An explicit intent of the solicitation is to increase participation from under represented groups and support NSF goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the scientific workforce.
Who runs and funds this grant program?
The program is administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF), specifically its Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE). Awards are made as grants under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What is meant by "start-up style" research funding?
Based on the solicitation description, the funding is intended to help a newly appointed tenure-track (or equivalent) investigator establish an independent ocean sciences research program at a critical early career stage.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 47.050, Geosciences.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total program funding level is $600,000 for the solicitation cycle described.
How many awards does NSF expect to make?
NSF expects to make about six awards.
What is the minimum award size?
Individual awards are listed with a floor of $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the solicitation posted, and what was the deadline?
The solicitation was posted on August 25, 2011. The full proposal target date and closing date were both January 13, 2012, indicating a single main deadline during that cycle.
What types of organizations are eligible to submit proposals?
Eligible submitting organizations include U.S.-based universities and colleges (including accredited two-year and four-year institutions and community colleges with a U.S. campus) and eligible U.S. non-profit, non-academic organizations that are directly tied to education or research activities (for example, independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, and similar entities).
What are the citizenship or residency requirements for the principal investigator (PI)?
The PI must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident.
What career stage is required for the PI?
The PI must have accepted or currently hold a tenure-track assistant professor-level position (or an equivalent research appointment).
How long can the PI have been in their tenure-track (or equivalent) position?
The PI must have been in that position for no more than 36 months at the time of proposal submission.
Are there restrictions related to prior federal research grants?
Yes. A key restriction is that the PI cannot have served as a PI or co-PI on a new federal research grant since starting the tenure-track position (or equivalent appointment).
Do prior dissertation improvement awards affect eligibility?
No. Prior federal support through a doctoral dissertation improvement award does not disqualify the applicant, based on the eligibility rules described.
Does prior fellowship support affect eligibility?
No. Prior federal support as a fellow (graduate or postdoctoral) does not disqualify the applicant, based on the eligibility rules described.
Are co-principal investigators (co-PIs) allowed on the proposal?
No. Co-principal investigators are not permitted on the proposal under this solicitation.
Can the proposal include senior personnel?
No. The solicitation states that senior personnel are not permitted on the proposal.
Are collaborations with other scientists allowed?
Yes. While co-PIs and senior personnel are not permitted, collaborations with other scientists are allowed. The solicitation also notes that investigators may arrange visiting scientist status in other laboratories.
What happens if a proposal does not meet the eligibility requirements?
Proposals that do not meet the eligibility rules are returned without review, so meeting the stated eligibility requirements is essential.
How does the program define "under represented groups" for this solicitation?
For this solicitation, under represented groups are defined as women, persons with disabilities, African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Pacific Islanders.
What is the program trying to change in the ocean sciences community?
Based on the solicitation description, the program is intended to broaden participation in ocean sciences and strengthen early-career trajectories by providing research initiation support, with an explicit intent to increase participation from under represented groups.
What is the official reference document for this opportunity?
The official reference for details is NSF Publication 11-578.
Who should applicants contact for technical help accessing the announcement or for submission-related technical issues?
The listed support contact is NSF Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
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