Division of Materials Research Open Hour: DMREF Solicitation
12/02/2024
Division of Materials Research Open Hour: DMREF Solicitation
December 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join Germano Iannacchione, director of the U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research (DMR) and DMR program directors for our monthly virtual office hour and Q&A session.
Continue reading on NSF.gov
NSF BIO at SICB 2024
12/03/2024
NSF BIO at SICB 2024
January 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – January 7, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
NSF's Directorate for Biological Sciences will be present at the 2025 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) Annual Meeting from January 3-7, 2025 in Atlanta, GA. Visit us at the NSF Booth #17 open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Sign-ups will be available for individual meetings with NSF staff.
Continue reading on NSF.gov
What’s hot in science and engineering? Check out NSF news for the day of December 3, 2024
12/03/2024
Keep up with the latest from the U.S. National Science Foundation. This is a daily look at notable news, scientific findings and stories brought to you by NSF.
The National Secure Data Service Demonstration Project builds steam in year 2December 3, 2024
In response to the "CHIPS and Science Act of 2022," the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES…
See all the latest NSF news.
For cool science bytes, explainers and more, visit Science Matters.
IOS Virtual Office Hour: Interpreting Panel Summaries, Reviews, and Program Officer Comments
12/04/2024
IOS Virtual Office Hour: Interpreting Panel Summaries, Reviews, and Program Officer Comments
December 19, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for this month’s IOS Virtual Office Hour. This month’s Virtual Office Hour will focus on interpreting panel summaries, reviews,a nd program officer comments. Upcoming IOS Virtual Office Hours are announced ahead of time on IOS in Focus; sign up to follow the blog, from the same page, so you don’t miss anything.
Continue reading on NSF.gov
What’s hot in science and engineering? Check out NSF news for the day of December 5, 2024
12/05/2024
Keep up with the latest from the U.S. National Science Foundation. This is a daily look at notable news, scientific findings and stories brought to you by NSF.
NSF Stories
3 areas where NSF is supporting STEM research and education in tribal nationsDecember 5, 2024
Across America, Indigenous communities are working to advance programs that honor their people's cultural, societal and economic values. One of the…
See all the latest NSF news.
For cool science bytes, explainers and more, visit Science Matters.
NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) 10th Anniversary Speaker Series
12/05/2024
NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) 10th Anniversary Speaker Series
December 17, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The NRT program is celebrating 10 years! Tune to hear from Dr. Sayantani Ghosh, Associate Dean of Graduate Education and Professor of Physics at the University of California, Merced. In her lecture, "Advancing Interdisciplinary Nanotechnology for Sustainable Environmental solutions," Dr. Ghosh will share lessons learned from her NRT project, CONDESA (Convergence Of Nano-engineered Devices for Environmental and Sustainable Applications).
Continue reading on NSF.gov
Environmental Chemical Sciences (ECS) Office Hour
12/06/2024
Environmental Chemical Sciences (ECS) Office Hour
December 6, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join the U.S. National Science Foundation's Division of Chemistry for an office hour focused on the division's Environmental Chemical Sciences (ECS) program. Led by Dr. Anne-Marie Schmoltner and the ECS team, this event will will feature a discussion of the program scope, funding priorities, program portfolio and recent research highlights, followed by a Q&A session.
Continue reading on NSF.gov
What’s hot in science and engineering? Check out NSF news for the day of December 9, 2024
12/09/2024
Keep up with the latest from the U.S. National Science Foundation. This is a daily look at notable news, scientific findings and stories brought to you by NSF.
NSF News
Statement from NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan on the release of the U.S. Extremely Large Telescope External Evaluation Panel ReportDecember 9, 2024
The U.S. National Science Foundation is grateful to the panel of independent experts commissioned to evaluate the readiness of the Giant Magellan…
NSF Stories
At what age do children begin identifying with STEM? The answer is younger than we thoughtDecember 9, 2024
Much of early childhood development is well-documented and understood. For example, most parents know that children have favorite foods, colors and…
dates? You can select immediate, daily or weekly emails from NSF in your subscriber preferences.
See all the latest NSF news.
For cool science bytes, explainers and more, visit Science Matters.
What’s hot in science and engineering? Check out NSF news for the day of December 10, 2024
12/10/2024
Keep up with the latest from the U.S. National Science Foundation. This is a daily look at notable news, scientific findings and stories brought to you by NSF.
Science Matters
NSF Arecibo C3 Center bridges science and community in Puerto RicoDecember 10, 2024
The NSF Arecibo C3 Center is preparing for its opening in 2025. The multidisciplinary educational center is being established at the site of the NSF Arecibo Observatory…
NSF News
This week with NSF Director PanchanathanDecember 10, 2024
NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan spent the last two weeks reinforcing NSF's strategic partnerships to ensure the United States remains at the…
See all the latest NSF news.
For cool science bytes, explainers and more, visit Science Matters.
NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Expansion Event | Southwest – Phoenix, Ariz.
12/10/2024
NSF Convergence Accelerator Regional Expansion Event | Southwest – Phoenix, Ariz.
February 13, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The NSF Convergence Accelerator is expanding from a single NSF program to a national program, creating 10 regionally focused NSF Convergence Accelerators implemented by leads called Regional Anchors. This network of NSF Regional Convergence Accelerators will expand the geography of innovation through the promotion of convergence research, increasing NSF’s reach to engage more researchers and scaling the delivery of use-inspired solutions to benefit the region and nation.
Continue reading on NSF.gov
What’s hot in science and engineering? Check out NSF news for the day of December 11, 2024
12/11/2024
Keep up with the latest from the U.S. National Science Foundation. This is a daily look at notable news, scientific findings and stories brought to you by NSF.
NSF Stories
New survey tracks R&D spending inside federal facilities, highlighting research in government labsDecember 11, 2024
A new annual survey from the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NSF NCSES) sheds light on…
NSF Stories
Research team discovers seven new dark comets, identifies 2 types based on orbit and sizeDecember 10, 2024
A team of researchers has uncovered seven new dark comets in the solar system. In addition to doubling the number of known dark comets, the…
See all the latest NSF news.
For cool science bytes, explainers and more, visit Science Matters.
NSF Convergence Accelerator announces expansion into Southwest Region
12/12/2024
NSF Convergence Accelerator announces expansion into Southwest Region
Expansion events scheduled for Albuquerque, Phoenix and San Diego connect researchers, practitioners and stakeholders across the Southwest Region
Taking the next step in its national program expansion, the U.S. National Science Foundation's Convergence Accelerator is calling upon all innovators in the Southwest Region to more fully engage all Americans in innovation by accelerating key technologies and addressing complex economic and geostrategic challenges that directly impact the region.
The NSF Convergence Accelerator will host three events - in Albuquerque, New Mexico, (Feb. 11), Phoenix, Arizona (Feb. 13) and San Diego, California (Feb. 19) - to enhance national and regional competitiveness in research, innovation and workforce development. The Southwest Regional events follow previous expansion events in the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast Regions.
Interested stakeholders and organizations from academia, industry, nonprofits, government and other communities of practice that reside within Arizona; New Mexico; Hawaii; the U.S. Territories of Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa; and the counties of Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego within California are encouraged to register now and attend one of these half-day, in-person events. For those living in neighboring states and counties, please visit the NSF Convergence Accelerator's website to see the schedule of expansion events near you.
During these expansion events, Southwest Regional attendees will learn how NSF plans to expand the NSF Convergence Accelerator from a single national program to 10 regionally focused NSF Convergence Accelerators that aim to enhance and promote regional competitiveness in research and innovation. Colleagues, partners and stakeholders are welcome to attend one of the Southwest Region Expansion Events.
"The NSF Southwest Convergence Accelerator will advance research and innovation by connecting researchers, practitioners and stakeholders from various sectors and domains within and across each region," said NSF Convergence Accelerator Section Head Douglas Maughan. "This network will harness the full geography of innovation throughout the Southwest, building upon foundational research to accelerate use-inspired solutions to complex challenges that benefit from multidisciplinary and multisectoral perspectives. This will not only broaden NSF's reach by engaging more researchers but also increase NSF's impact by advancing technologies critical to the nation's competitiveness and scaling the delivery of tangible solutions for all Americans."
Sign up for program expansion updates.
The Southwest Regional Expansion Events will feature:
Program and expansion overview. Gain a comprehensive understanding of NSF, the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP), the NSF Convergence Accelerator program model and plans for the program's regional expansion.
Regional Anchor opportunity.Explore the pivotal role of a Regional Anchor, designed to execute the NSF Convergence Accelerator's program model at the regional level and ensure the overall experience is consistent with the existing program. Organizations with current and pending NSF Convergence Accelerator research funding are ineligible for this opportunity.
Regional Consortium opportunities. Learn about the opportunities that the Southwest Regional Convergence Accelerator will offer to researchers, innovators, practitioners and other stakeholders within the region. Discover how Consortium Members will collaborate to solve the region's most complex challenges, from ideation to research delivery to sustainable innovations.
Panel discussions. Hear firsthand from NSF Convergence Accelerator-funded teams in candid conversations about their projects and their experience in the program.
Dynamic networking opportunities. Connect with like-minded innovators, collaborators and thought leaders committed to addressing complex regional challenges.
"Our expansion into the Southwest Region will allow the NSF Convergence Accelerator to fund teams from a more expansive range of sectors and expertise," said NSF Convergence Accelerator Program Expansion Lead Shelby Smith. "We’re looking for organizations to engage with the NSF Regional Convergence Accelerator and form collaborative partnerships to tackle the region's most pressing challenges. Ultimately, the goal is to bolster the Southwest's innovation ecosystem, advance technological innovation and address challenges through use-inspired research. These three events will provide NSF with a premier opportunity to meet and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders within the region."
Regional expansion events will continue to take place over the next few years, at least two per region, across the United States. Additional events will be announced as locations are finalized but are anticipated to occur in the Mid-Atlantic Region in summer 2025, South Central Region in fall 2025, Northwest Region in winter 2026, Central Region in summer 2026, Mountain Region in fall 2026 and West Region in winter 2027. Events have already been held in the Midwest (spring 2024), Southeast (summer 2024) and Northeast (fall 2024).
Sign up for NSF Convergence Accelerator Eventbrite updates.
Register now for events in the Southwest Region.
Albuquerque | The Clyde Hotel | Feb. 11, 2025, 1 – 5 p.m. MST
Phoenix | Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa| Feb. 13, 2025, 1 – 5 p.m. MST
San Diego | Wyndham San Diego Bayside | Feb. 19, 2025, 1 – 5 p.m. PST
For program expansion updates and future events, subscribe to the NSF Convergence Accelerator's GovDelivery email list and Eventbrite page.
About the NSF Convergence Accelerator
Launched in 2019, the NSF Convergence Accelerator — an NSF TIP program — builds upon NSF's investment in basic research and discovery to accelerate technologies and solutions toward real-world impact. The program's multidisciplinary teams use convergence research fundamentals and innovation processes to stimulate innovative idea-sharing and the development of sustainable solutions.
For more information about the program, visit new.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/convergence-accelerator.
About NSF TIP
The TIP Directorate engages all Americans in accelerating critical and emerging technologies to advance U.S. competitiveness. The directorate partners across sectors to advance three primary focus areas: accelerating technology, fostering innovation and economic growth, and preparing the American workforce for better-quality, higher-wage jobs.
For more information about TIP, visit new.nsf.gov/tip/latest.
Materials Innovation Platforms
12/12/2024
Solicitation: NSF 25-521
Due Date: May 15, 2025
Institutional Limit: 1
Limit Summary:
One (1) per organization as lead institution.
The institutions that were awarded a MIP in the 2019 competition as the lead institution are not eligible to submit a MIP proposal as a lead institution in the 2025 competition.
NSF Organismal Response to Climate Change (ORCC) Webinar
12/13/2024
NSF Organismal Response to Climate Change (ORCC) Webinar
December 17, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join us for an informational webinar on the National Science Foundation’s Organismal Response to Climate Change solicitation (ORCC; NSF 25-504), including a review of recent changes and updates. Real-time closed captioning will be available.
Continue reading on NSF.gov
Would you like to change how often you receive these updates? You can select immediate, daily or weekly emails from NSF in your subscriber preferences.
