Opportunity Information: Apply for 12 535
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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 "Pan American Advanced Studies Institutes Program" 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 47.079 Office of International Science and Engineering 81.049 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 30, 2012 and posted on Jan 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2012 Full Proposal Deadline(s) April 24, 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 $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 16 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 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 with graduate research programs, 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Pan American Advanced Studies Institutes (PASI) Program is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) designed to support intensive, short-format advanced training programs in science and engineering. PASI awards fund institutes that run for roughly 10 to 21 days and are structured like high-level short courses. These institutes typically combine lectures with demonstrations, research seminars, and in-depth discussion sessions, with content pitched at advanced graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty. A central purpose of PASI is to spread cutting-edge knowledge while also building durable research connections across the Americas, strengthening collaboration and training networks that extend beyond any single event.
In terms of subject matter, PASI focuses on areas aligned with NSF and DOE research priorities, including the mathematical sciences, physical sciences, biological sciences, geosciences, computer and information sciences, and engineering. The program emphasizes the idea of convening experts and emerging researchers around advanced topics where concentrated instruction and close interaction can accelerate learning and spark new cross-border research collaborations. While the listed fields are the primary targets, the opportunity also leaves room for proposals in other NSF-supported domains when they are clearly multidisciplinary. In those cases, the lead investigators are expected to consult with the PASI Program before submitting to confirm fit and expectations.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 12-535) was offered as a discretionary grant in the “Science and Technology and other Research and Development” category, with an estimated total funding level of $1,200,000 and an anticipated 16 awards. It did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which generally lowers barriers for organizers by allowing the project to be scoped around program goals rather than institutional matching capacity. The program was tied to multiple CFDA numbers spanning engineering, mathematical and physical sciences, geosciences, computer and information science and engineering, biological sciences, international science and engineering, and DOE Office of Science financial assistance, reflecting the interdisciplinary and multi-agency nature of PASI.
Eligibility was aimed at U.S.-based organizations capable of organizing advanced research and training activities. Proposals could be submitted by U.S. universities and colleges with graduate research programs (accredited and with a U.S. campus) acting on behalf of their faculty, as well as certain non-profit, non-academic organizations such as independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, and similar U.S. entities connected to educational or research activities. The solicitation was posted on January 30, 2012, with a full proposal deadline of April 24, 2012, and it was later archived on May 24, 2012. For applicants needing access help, the announcement pointed to NSF’s Grants.gov support channel (grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) and referenced NSF Publication 12-535 for the complete program guidance and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Pan American Advanced Studies Institutes (PASI) Program?
The Pan American Advanced Studies Institutes (PASI) Program is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). It supports intensive, short-format advanced training programs in science and engineering that are run as high-level short courses.
What does a PASI-funded institute typically look like?
PASI institutes typically run as concentrated short courses and commonly include a mix of lectures, demonstrations, research seminars, and in-depth discussion sessions. The design emphasizes close interaction and advanced instruction on cutting-edge topics.
How long are PASI institutes expected to run?
PASI institutes are expected to run for roughly 10 to 21 days.
Who is the intended audience for PASI institutes?
Content is pitched at advanced graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty.
What are the main goals of the PASI Program?
A central purpose of PASI is to spread cutting-edge knowledge and to build durable research connections across the Americas. The program aims to strengthen collaboration and training networks that extend beyond any single event.
What subject areas does PASI focus on?
PASI focuses on areas aligned with NSF and DOE research priorities, including mathematical sciences, physical sciences, biological sciences, geosciences, computer and information sciences, and engineering.
Can proposals cover topics outside the listed fields?
Yes. While the listed fields are the primary targets, proposals in other NSF-supported domains may be appropriate when they are clearly multidisciplinary.
Is there any expectation to consult with the program before submitting a multidisciplinary topic?
Yes. For proposals in other NSF-supported domains that are clearly multidisciplinary, the lead investigators are expected to consult with the PASI Program before submitting to confirm fit and expectations.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this PASI solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 12-535.
What type of funding mechanism was used for this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary grant in the “Science and Technology and other Research and Development” category.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level was $1,200,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated 16 awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation indicated that it did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What CFDA coverage did the program reflect?
The program was tied to multiple CFDA numbers spanning engineering; mathematical and physical sciences; geosciences; computer and information science and engineering; biological sciences; international science and engineering; and DOE Office of Science financial assistance. This reflects the interdisciplinary and multi-agency nature of PASI.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was aimed at U.S.-based organizations capable of organizing advanced research and training activities.
Which academic institutions could submit proposals?
U.S. universities and colleges with graduate research programs (accredited and with a U.S. campus) could submit proposals on behalf of their faculty.
Were non-profit, non-academic organizations eligible?
Yes. Certain non-profit, non-academic organizations were eligible, such as independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, and similar U.S. entities connected to educational or research activities.
When was this solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on January 30, 2012.
What was the full proposal deadline?
The full proposal deadline was April 24, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on May 24, 2012.
Where should applicants look for the complete program guidance and requirements?
The announcement referenced NSF Publication 12-535 for the complete program guidance and requirements.
Where could applicants get help with access or submission issues?
For applicants needing access help, the announcement pointed to NSF’s Grants.gov support channel at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
What makes PASI different from a typical conference?
Based on the description, PASI institutes are structured like intensive, high-level short courses (roughly 10 to 21 days) rather than standard conferences. They emphasize concentrated instruction, demonstrations, seminars, and deep discussion, with the goal of accelerating learning and building lasting research collaborations across the Americas.
What is the broader collaboration objective of PASI?
PASI emphasizes convening experts and emerging researchers around advanced topics where close interaction can spark new cross-border research collaborations and strengthen training networks across the Americas.
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