Opportunity Information: Apply for 12 603
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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 "United States Israel Collaboration in Computer Science" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.070 Computer and Information Science and Engineering.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 30, 2012 and posted on Aug 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 1, 2013 Submission Window Date(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposers local time) January 18, 2013 February 01, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The United States Israel Collaboration in Computer Science (USICCS) program is a joint research funding opportunity run by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF). Its main purpose is to build and strengthen active collaborations between researchers based in the United States and researchers based in Israel by supporting computer science projects that push forward fundamental knowledge rather than incremental applications. The program is specifically aimed at work that advances core areas of computer science, including theory of computing, algorithm design and analysis, the design, verification, and evaluation of software systems, and newer or more unconventional computing models that grow out of emerging scientific ideas.
A key feature of the opportunity is the split support structure between the two partner agencies. US-based researchers are funded through NSF, with NSF support explicitly covering travel to Israel so the US team can work directly with Israeli collaborators. At the same time, BSF provides funding according to its own allowable-cost rules, supporting the Israel-based side and, where permitted under BSF policy, aspects of the broader collaboration. In practice, this is meant to ensure the collaboration is real and sustained, not just a paper partnership, by enabling in-person interaction and shared research progress across both countries.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary grant opportunity under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, associated with CFDA number 47.070 (Computer and Information Science and Engineering). NSF anticipated making about 9 awards with an estimated total program funding level of $400,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $40,000 (award floor) and $80,000 (award ceiling). The solicitation indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants were not expected to commit their own funds as a condition of eligibility or review.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was broadly open to applicant types, subject to any clarifications in the full solicitation text. The timeline for this particular posting shows it was posted on August 30, 2012, with a submission window running from January 18, 2013 through February 1, 2013 (due by 5 p.m. local time for the proposer), and a closing date of February 1, 2013. The opportunity was later archived on March 1, 2013, which signals that this specific round is no longer open, though the program concept may reappear in later solicitations under new numbers or dates.
For applicants or institutions trying to locate the official rules and proposal requirements that governed this call, the announcement references NSF Publication 12-603 as the primary document, and it points to BSF (http://www.bsf.org.il/) for the corresponding BSF program rules on allowable costs and participation. For technical issues accessing the announcement through Grants.gov, the listed support contact was grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): United States Israel Collaboration in Computer Science (USICCS)
What is the USICCS program?
The United States Israel Collaboration in Computer Science (USICCS) program is a joint research funding opportunity run by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in partnership with the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF). It is designed to support collaborative computer science research projects involving teams based in the United States and in Israel.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program aims to build and strengthen active, sustained collaborations between US-based researchers and Israel-based researchers. It emphasizes advancing fundamental knowledge in computer science rather than supporting incremental applications.
What kinds of research areas does USICCS prioritize?
USICCS targets core areas of computer science, including:
- Theory of computing
- Algorithm design and analysis
- Design, verification, and evaluation of software systems
- Newer or unconventional computing models that emerge from new scientific ideas
Is the program focused on applied projects or fundamental research?
The program is specifically aimed at projects that push forward fundamental knowledge in computer science rather than incremental or purely application-focused work.
Who runs and funds this program?
This is a joint opportunity administered through NSF in partnership with BSF. The funding is split between the agencies based on where the researchers are located and on each agency's rules.
How does the split funding structure work between NSF and BSF?
US-based researchers are funded through NSF. Israel-based researchers are supported through BSF according to BSF policy and allowable-cost rules. This structure is intended to support genuine collaboration across both countries.
Does NSF funding cover travel for the US team to Israel?
Yes. NSF support explicitly covers travel to Israel so the US-based team can work directly with Israeli collaborators, supporting in-person collaboration.
What costs does BSF cover?
BSF provides funding according to its own allowable-cost rules, supporting the Israel-based side of the collaboration and, where permitted under BSF policy, aspects of the broader collaborative effort.
How many awards did NSF anticipate making under this specific posting?
NSF anticipated making about 9 awards under this opportunity.
What was the estimated total funding available for the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $400,000.
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from $40,000 (award floor) to $80,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants generally were not expected to commit their own funds as a condition of eligibility or review.
What was the activity category associated with this grant?
The opportunity was described as a discretionary grant under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The announcement referenced CFDA number 47.070, associated with Computer and Information Science and Engineering.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was broadly open to applicant types, subject to any clarifications in the full solicitation.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date listed for this opportunity was August 30, 2012.
What was the submission window and deadline?
The submission window ran from January 18, 2013 through February 1, 2013. Proposals were due by 5 p.m. local time for the proposer on February 1, 2013.
Is this specific funding round still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 1, 2013, which indicates this specific round is no longer open.
Does archiving mean the program will never return?
Not necessarily. The archived status applies to this specific posting and date range. The program concept may reappear in later solicitations under new numbers or dates.
Where can applicants find the official solicitation and proposal requirements for this call?
The announcement referenced NSF Publication 12-603 as the primary document governing rules and proposal requirements for this opportunity.
Where can applicants find BSF rules for the Israel side of the collaboration?
The announcement directed applicants to BSF for corresponding program rules, including allowable costs and participation guidance: http://www.bsf.org.il/
What was the stated goal behind supporting travel and split funding?
The split support model and explicit travel support were intended to ensure the collaboration is real and sustained, not just a nominal partnership, by enabling in-person interaction and shared research progress across the US and Israel.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement through Grants.gov?
For technical issues related to accessing the announcement through Grants.gov, the listed support contact was grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
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