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Find similar grantsGrants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Supports research that addresses severe urgency with regard to availability of data, facilities, or specialized equipment as well as projects with a unanticipated opportunities for research. Proposals must be discussed with a program director before submission.
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Guidance for Researchers Impacted by Natural Disasters - Policies | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Guidance for Researchers Impacted by Natural Disasters This page outlines guidance for researchers and organizations affected by natural disasters who are submitting proposals to the U.S. National Science Foundation or managing NSF awards.
Information for proposers NSF will be flexible with established program deadlines for researchers whose ability to submit a proposal has been impacted by a natural disaster. If you are unable to meet a deadline, please contact the relevant program officer and request approval to submit a proposal after the deadline date. When possible, these requests should be submitted in advance of the proposal deadline.
See the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) I. F for complete guidance for submitting such requests. Information for recipients Investigators with current NSF awards should contact their program officer as soon as they can discuss how their projects have been affected by a natural disaster.
Rapid Response Research (RAPID) proposals RAPID proposals enable NSF to quickly process and support research that addresses an urgent need concerning the availability of, or access to, data, facilities or specialized equipment. This includes quick-response research on natural disasters or similar unanticipated events. See PAPPG Chapter II.
F. 2 for additional information on RAPID proposals. Questions about guidelines related to natural disasters should be directed to naturaldisasters@nsf.
gov .
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Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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