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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 "Plant Genome Research Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.074 Biological Sciences.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 28, 2014 and posted on Jan 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2014 Full Proposal Target Date(s) April 28, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Who May Submit Proposals Proposals may only be submitted by the following Proposals may only be submitted by U.S. academic institutions accredited in, and having a campus located in the U.S., U.S. non profit research organizations including museums, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities, and consortia of only the eligible organizations listed here. When a consortium of eligible organizations submits a proposal, it must be submitted as a single proposal with one organization serving as the lead and all other organizations as subawardees. Separately submitted collaborative proposals will not be accepted and will be returned without review. Organizations ineligible to submit to this program solicitation may not receive subawards. Who May Serve as PI For the Mid Career Investigator Awards in Plant Genome Research MCA PGR only Individuals should have an independent, non tenure track or tenure track position at a U.S. academic or non profit research institution, have an active research program, and have received training primarily in fields other than plant genomics. Individuals eligible for a MCA PGR award will be seeking training in a new area of plant research that employs genomics technologies and resources.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) is a long-running program created under the National Plant Genome Initiative (NPGI) that supports cutting-edge, genome-scale research on plants with economic importance. Building on the major growth in sequencing and functional genomics resources since the program began in FY 1998, this opportunity seeks proposals that use existing genome resources in fresh, conceptually new ways to address major "grand challenge" questions in plant biology. A central theme is discovery at genome-wide scale, meaning projects are expected to leverage modern genomic datasets and approaches rather than focusing narrowly on single genes or small pathways. The program also emphasizes innovation in how plant genomic research is done, highlighting a strong need for new technologies, analytical methods, and creative tools that enable new experiments or improve how large-scale genomic data are interpreted.
For FY 2014, NSF identifies four supported focus areas. The first supports genomics-empowered plant research aimed at fundamental questions in plant sciences approached at genome scale. The second supports development of tools and resources for plant genome research, including novel technologies and computational or analytical tools that expand what researchers can measure, manipulate, or discover from genomic data. The third focus area is the Mid-Career Investigator Awards in Plant Genome Research (MCA-PGR), designed to bring more researchers into plant genomics from other backgrounds by supporting investigators who were trained primarily outside plant genomics but want to integrate genomics technologies and resources into a new plant research direction. The fourth focus area, Advancing Basic Research in Economically Important Crop Plants (ABR-PG), targets the creation of sequence resources that are critically needed to enable basic research in crop plants where such foundational resources are lacking or insufficient.
The program is open to projects of different sizes and structures, ranging from single-investigator studies to large, multi-investigator and multi-institution efforts, as long as the scope and budget match the complexity of the proposed work. NSF also explicitly encourages participation by investigators and institutions that have not previously been involved in PGRP, and it welcomes early-career applicants, including proposals submitted through the NSF CAREER mechanism that fall within the program's aims. Strong training components are especially encouraged when they are integrated into the research plan and when they cross disciplinary boundaries, for example linking plant physiology, quantitative genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and engineering. Early-career investigators are encouraged to contact a PGRP Program Director for guidance, reflecting the program's interest in helping new entrants shape competitive proposals.
Administratively, this opportunity (NSF Publication / Funding Opportunity 14-533) uses the cooperative agreement funding instrument and falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category (CFDA 47.074, Biological Sciences). NSF anticipated about 15 awards, supported by an estimated total program budget of $15,000,000. Individual awards could range from $100,000 to as much as $10,000,000, allowing for both modest and very large efforts depending on the project design. The solicitation stated there is no cost-sharing requirement. The posting date was January 28, 2014, and the full proposal target/closing date was April 28, 2014, with the opportunity archived May 28, 2014.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. academic institutions that are accredited and have a campus located in the United States, as well as U.S. nonprofit research organizations such as museums, laboratories, and professional societies that are directly associated with educational or research activities. Proposals may also be submitted by consortia composed only of these eligible organizations, but the consortium must submit a single unified proposal with one lead organization and all other partners included as subawardees; separately submitted collaborative proposals are not accepted and are returned without review. Organizations that are not eligible to submit cannot participate as subawardees. For the MCA-PGR track specifically, the principal investigator must hold an independent position (tenure-track, tenured, or equivalent independent non-tenure-track) at an eligible U.S. academic or nonprofit research institution, maintain an active research program, and have been trained primarily in a field other than plant genomics, with the intent of gaining training and launching research that uses genomics resources and technologies in plant science.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the NSF Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP)?
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) is a long-running program created under the National Plant Genome Initiative (NPGI). It supports cutting-edge, genome-scale research on plants with economic importance, with an emphasis on using modern genomic resources and approaches to address major "grand challenge" questions in plant biology.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity seeks proposals that use existing genome resources in fresh, conceptually new ways to drive discovery at the genome-wide scale. Projects are expected to leverage modern genomic datasets and approaches rather than focusing narrowly on single genes or small pathways, and to advance how plant genomic research is performed through innovation in technologies, analytical methods, and tools.
What does NSF mean by "discovery at genome-wide scale"?
"Discovery at genome-wide scale" refers to research that is designed to take advantage of genome-scale data, resources, and approaches. The emphasis is on broad, genomic-level discovery and interpretation rather than research limited to a single gene, a small set of genes, or a narrow pathway.
Is this program focused on basic research or applied outcomes?
Based on the description provided, the program emphasizes fundamental plant science questions and discovery using genome-scale approaches, while focusing on plants with economic importance and, in one track, generating foundational sequence resources needed to enable basic research in crop plants.
What are the supported focus areas for FY 2014?
NSF identified four supported focus areas for FY 2014:
- Genomics-empowered plant research addressing fundamental questions in plant sciences at genome scale.
- Development of tools and resources for plant genome research, including novel technologies and computational/analytical tools.
- Mid-Career Investigator Awards in Plant Genome Research (MCA-PGR) to bring researchers into plant genomics from other backgrounds.
- Advancing Basic Research in Economically Important Crop Plants (ABR-PG), targeting creation of critically needed sequence resources for crop plants that lack sufficient foundational resources.
What types of projects fit the first focus area (genomics-empowered plant research)?
This focus area supports plant research that uses genomic resources and genome-scale approaches to address fundamental questions in plant science, aligned with major "grand challenge" questions in plant biology.
What types of projects fit the second focus area (tools and resources)?
This focus area supports development of tools and resources for plant genome research, including novel technologies and computational or analytical tools that expand what researchers can measure, manipulate, or discover from genomic data, or improve how large-scale genomic data are interpreted.
What is the MCA-PGR track?
The Mid-Career Investigator Awards in Plant Genome Research (MCA-PGR) track is designed to bring more researchers into plant genomics from other backgrounds by supporting investigators trained primarily outside plant genomics who want to integrate genomics technologies and resources into a new plant research direction.
Who is eligible to apply for the MCA-PGR track as Principal Investigator (PI)?
For MCA-PGR specifically, the PI must hold an independent position (tenure-track, tenured, or equivalent independent non-tenure-track) at an eligible U.S. academic or nonprofit research institution, maintain an active research program, and have been trained primarily in a field other than plant genomics, with the intent of gaining training and launching plant research using genomics resources and technologies.
What is the ABR-PG track?
Advancing Basic Research in Economically Important Crop Plants (ABR-PG) targets the creation of sequence resources that are critically needed to enable basic research in crop plants where foundational sequence resources are lacking or insufficient.
Are projects required to create new genome resources, or can they use existing resources?
The opportunity highlights a major interest in using existing genome resources in new, conceptually innovative ways. At the same time, one of the focus areas (ABR-PG) specifically targets the creation of critically needed sequence resources in crop plants where resources are insufficient.
Are single-investigator proposals allowed, or does NSF prefer large teams?
Projects of different sizes and structures are allowed, ranging from single-investigator studies to large, multi-investigator and multi-institution efforts, as long as the scope and budget match the complexity of the proposed work.
Does NSF encourage proposals from institutions or investigators new to PGRP?
Yes. NSF explicitly encourages participation by investigators and institutions that have not previously been involved in PGRP.
Are early-career investigators encouraged to apply?
Yes. The program welcomes early-career applicants, including proposals submitted through the NSF CAREER mechanism when the proposed work falls within the program's aims.
Can an NSF CAREER proposal be relevant to this opportunity?
Yes. The program welcomes early-career proposals submitted through the NSF CAREER mechanism if they align with the aims of the Plant Genome Research Program.
Is training an important component of proposals?
Strong training components are especially encouraged when they are integrated into the research plan and cross disciplinary boundaries, such as linking plant physiology, quantitative genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and engineering.
Does NSF encourage interdisciplinary approaches?
Yes. The solicitation emphasizes training and research approaches that cross disciplinary boundaries and integrate multiple fields relevant to plant genome-scale research.
Should early-career applicants contact NSF before applying?
Early-career investigators are encouraged to contact a PGRP Program Director for guidance, reflecting NSF's interest in helping new entrants shape competitive proposals.
What funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the cooperative agreement funding instrument.
What is the NSF publication or funding opportunity number?
The solicitation is identified as NSF Publication / Funding Opportunity 14-533.
What is the CFDA number and program area listed?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 47.074 (Biological Sciences) and falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
How many awards did NSF anticipate making, and what was the estimated total budget?
NSF anticipated about 15 awards supported by an estimated total program budget of $15,000,000.
What is the typical award size for this solicitation?
Individual awards could range from $100,000 to as much as $10,000,000, allowing for both modest and very large efforts depending on project design.
Is cost sharing required?
No. The solicitation stated there is no cost-sharing requirement.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was January 28, 2014. The full proposal target/closing date was April 28, 2014. The opportunity was archived May 28, 2014.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. academic institutions that are accredited and have a campus located in the United States, as well as U.S. nonprofit research organizations (such as museums, laboratories, and professional societies) that are directly associated with educational or research activities.
Can a consortium apply, and if so, how must it be submitted?
Yes. Proposals may be submitted by consortia composed only of eligible organizations, but the consortium must submit a single unified proposal with one lead organization and all other partners included as subawardees.
Are separately submitted collaborative proposals allowed?
No. Separately submitted collaborative proposals are not accepted and are returned without review. A consortium must submit one unified proposal with a lead organization and subawardees.
Can ineligible organizations participate as subawardees?
No. Organizations that are not eligible to submit cannot participate as subawardees.
Does the program specify that proposed work must involve plants with economic importance?
Yes. The program description emphasizes research on plants with economic importance, and one track specifically targets economically important crop plants.
Does NSF prioritize proposals that create new technologies or analytical methods?
The opportunity emphasizes innovation in how plant genomic research is done, highlighting a strong need for new technologies, analytical methods, and creative tools that enable new experiments or improve interpretation of large-scale genomic data.
Do projects need to match their budgets to their scope?
Yes. The opportunity notes that projects can vary from single-investigator to large multi-institution efforts, as long as the scope and budget match the complexity of the proposed work.
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