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Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier: Core Research (FW-HTF) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The FW-HTF program supports multidisciplinary research to sustain economic competitiveness, promote worker well-being, lifelong and pervasive learning, and quality of life, and illuminate the emerging social and economic context and drivers of innovations shaping the future of j…
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Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier: Core Research (FW-HTF) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier: Core Research (FW-HTF) Archived funding opportunity This document has been archived.
Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements . All NSF grants and cooperative agreements are subject to the applicable set of NSF award terms and conditions . NSF has updated its research security policies for NSF funded projects.
Supports research on the interaction of technology and people in the workplace, with a focus on the design of intelligent technologies and work organization that improves the quality of work, ensures worker safety, and enhances societal impact.
In 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) unveiled a set of “Big Ideas,” 10 bold, long-term research and process ideas that identify areas for future investment at the frontiers of science and engineering (see https://www. nsf. gov/news/special_reports/big_ideas/index.
jsp ). The Big Ideas represent unique opportunities to position our Nation at the cutting edge of global science and engineering leadership by bringing together diverse disciplinary perspectives to support convergence research.
As such, when responding to this solicitation, even though proposals must be submitted to the Directorate for Engineering (ENG) Office of Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities (ENG/EFMA), once received, the proposals will be managed by a cross-disciplinary team of NSF Program Directors.
The overarching vision of this program is to support multi-disciplinary research to sustain economic competitiveness, to promote worker well-being, lifelong and pervasive learning, and quality of life, and to illuminate the emerging social and economic context and drivers of innovations that are shaping the future of jobs and work.
For the purposes of this solicitation, work is defined as mental or physical activity to achieve income, profit, or other tangible benefits. A proposal for a research grant in this program must focus on advancing fundamental understanding of future work and work outcomes for workers and society.
The specific objectives of the Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier program are to (1) facilitate inter-disciplinary or convergent research that employs the joint perspectives, methods, and knowledge of behavioral science, computer science, economics, engineering, learning sciences, research on adult learning and workforce training, and the social sciences; (2) develop deeper understandings of how human needs can be met and values respected in regard to how new technologies, conditions, and work experiences are changing; (3) support deeper understanding of the societal infrastructure that accompanies and leads to new work technologies and new approaches to work and jobs, and that prepares people for the future world of work; (4) encourage the development of a research community dedicated to designing intelligent technologies and work organization and modes inspired by their positive impact on individual workers, the work at hand, the way workers learn and adapt to technological change, creative and inclusive workplaces (including remote locations, homes, classrooms, or virtual spaces), and benefits for social, economic, educational, and environmental systems at different scales; (5) promote deeper basic understanding of the interdependent human-technology partnership to advance societal needs by advancing design of intelligent technologies that operate in harmony with human workers, including consideration of how adults learn the new skills needed to interact with these technologies in the workplace, and by enabling broad and diverse workforce participation, including improving accessibility for those challenged by physical, learning or cognitive impairment and other visible and invisible disabilities; and (6) understand, anticipate, and explore ways of mitigating potential risks including inequity arising from future work at the human-technology frontier.
Proposals to this program should describe inter-disciplinary or convergent research that addresses technological, human, and societal dimensions of future work. Technological innovations should be integrated with advances in cognitive and behavioral sciences, computer science, economic science, engineering, learning sciences, education, research on adult learning and workforce training, and the social sciences.
Proposals that address the impact of large-scale disruptions such as the Covid-19 pandemic on the future of jobs and work are also of interest. Submissions are encouraged from institutions in EPSCOR jurisdictions ( https://new. nsf.
gov/funding/initiatives/epscor/state-websites ) and emerging research institutions, as defined in the CHIPS & Science Act, Section 10002(5) ( 42 USC 18901 (5)).
Updates and announcements FW-HTF Office Hours Slides and Transcript Now Available February 16, 2023 - Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier Office Hours February 10, 2023 - Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier Office Hours February 2, 2023 - Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier Office Hours February 1, 2023 - Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier Office Hours February 10, 2022 - Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier Office Hours January 27, 2022 - Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier Office Hours January 26, 2022 - Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier Office Hours Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Directorate for Engineering (ENG) Integrative Activities (OIA/IA) Office of International Science and Engineering (OD/OISE) Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Proposals may be submitted by institutions of higher education, non-profit, non-academic organizations, and other eligible organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000 for Research Medium proposals; above $1,000,000 up to $2,000,000 for Research Large proposals. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier: Core Research (FW-HTF) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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