NSF 24-524: Responsible Design, Development, and Deployment of Technologies (ReDDDoT)

NSF 24-524: Responsible Design, Development, and Deployment of Technologies (ReDDDoT) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). Supports cross-sector collaborations to embed ethical, legal, and societal considerations in technology development, including AI for social good.

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9mb) National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate for Biological Sciences Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate for Geosciences Directorate for STEM Education The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p. m.

submitter's local time): Phase 1: Planning Grants, Translational Research Coordination Networks, Workshops Phase 2: Project proposals Important Information And Revision Notes Any proposal submitted in response to this solicitation should be submitted in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted.

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Summary Of Program Requirements Responsible Design, Development, and Deployment of Technologies (ReDDDoT) The Responsible Design, Development, and Deployment of Technologies (ReDDDoT) program invites proposals from multidisciplinary, multi-sector teams that examine and demonstrate the principles, methodologies, implementations, and impacts associated with responsible design, development, and deployment of technologies in practice, focusing especially on the key technologies specified in Section 10387 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 .

The program is a collaboration between NSF and philanthropic funders Ford Foundation, The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, Pivotal Ventures, The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation, and Siegel Family Endowment. A key goal of the program is to support and strengthen collaborations across disciplines and sectors, for example, academia, industry, and non-profits.

The program also aims to ensure that ethical, legal, and societal considerations and community values are embedded across technology lifecycles to generate products that promote the public's wellbeing and mitigate harm.

The broad goals of the ReDDDoT program include: Stimulating activity and filling gaps in research, innovation, and capacity building in the responsible design, development, and deployment of technologies; Creating broad and inclusive communities of interest that bring together key stakeholders to better inform practices for the design, development, and deployment of technologies; Educating and training the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce on approaches to responsible design, development, and deployment of technologies; Accelerating pathways to societal and economic benefits while developing strategies to avoid or mitigate societal and economic harms; and Empowering communities, including economically disadvantaged and marginalized populations, to participate in all stages of technology development, including the earliest stages of ideation and design.

In FY 2024, the program includes a Phase 1 for proposals for Planning Grants—to facilitate collaborative transdisciplinary and multi-sector activities in anticipation of submission of larger proposals; Translational Research Coordination Networks—to help initiate a community of practice relevant to one or more of the FY 2024 priority areas described below; and Workshop proposals 1 —to raise awareness and identify relevant approaches and needs in one or more technology area(s).

The program also includes a Phase 2 for Project proposals in topics in the priority areas where there is already demonstrable maturity.

In FY 2024, the Planning Grant, Translational Research Coordination Network, and Phase 2 Project proposals should all focus on one or more of the following three technology areas, selected as priority areas from the list of technology areas enumerated in the CHIPS & Science Act: artificial intelligence, biotechnology, or natural and anthropogenic disaster prevention or mitigation including, but not limited to, climate change mitigation and environmental sustainability.

Projects that cover multiple of these priority areas, and/or include other areas in addition to one or more of the priority areas are also welcome. Workshop proposals, on the other hand, may choose foci from the full range of key technology areas and national, societal, and geostrategic challenges described in Section 10387 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 , as listed in section II. C.

1 below. 1 Also referred to as conferences in PAPPG Chapter II. F.

9. Cognizant Program Officer(s): Please note that the following information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact.

Chaitanya K. Baru, Senior Advisor, TIP/OAD, Danielle F. Sumy, Program Director, TIP/ITE, Nasser Alaraje, Program Director, EDU/DUE, Nicholas F.

Anderson, Program Director, GEO/AGS, Jason D. Borenstein, Program Director, SBE/OAD, Vishal Sharma, Program Director, CISE/CNS, telephone: (703) 292-8950, Frederick M.

Kronz, Program Director, SBE/SES, Clifford Weil, Program Director, BIO/MCB, Applicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s): --- Mathematical and Physical Sciences --- Computer and Information Science and Engineering --- Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences --- Office of International Science and Engineering --- Office of Integrative Activities (OIA) --- NSF Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Anticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant Estimated Number of Awards: 28 to 36 Phase 1 will fund an estimated ~10-12 Planning Grants (up to $300,000 each for no more than 2 years), 2 Translational Research Coordination Networks (up to $500,000 each for 3-4 years), and ~8-10 Workshops (up to $75,000 each).

Phase 2 will fund an estimated 8-12 Project proposals ($750,000-$1,500,000 each for 3 years). Anticipated Funding Amount: $16,000,000 Total funding is $16,000,000, subject to availability of funds.

Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.

Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of subawards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.

For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation.

Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, community organizations, and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities or that bring relevant expertise/perspectives.

State, Local, and Tribal governments, limited to agencies, offices, divisions, or other units specifically dedicated to innovation, economic and/or workforce development. Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C.

§§ 5130-5131. The project leadership team should include individuals with experience and expertise in topics and areas broadly associated with responsible design, development, and/or deployment of technologies. Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization: There are no restrictions or limits.

Limit on Number of Proposals per PI or co-PI: There are no restrictions or limits. Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions A. Proposal Preparation Instructions Letters of Intent: Not required Preliminary Proposal Submission: Not required Full Proposals submitted via Research.

gov: NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) guidelines apply. The complete text of the PAPPG is available electronically on the NSF website at: https://www. nsf.

gov/publications/pub_summ. jsp? ods_key=pappg .

Full Proposals submitted via Grants. gov: NSF Grants. gov Application Guide: A Guide for the Preparation and Submission of NSF Applications via Grants.

gov guidelines apply (Note: The NSF Grants. gov Application Guide is available on the Grants. gov website and on the NSF website at: https://www.

nsf. gov/publications/pub_summ. jsp?

ods_key=grantsgovguide ). Cost Sharing Requirements: Inclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited. Indirect Cost (F&A) Limitations: Other Budgetary Limitations: Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.

m. submitter's local time): Phase 1: Planning Grants, Translational Research Coordination Networks, Workshops Phase 2: Project proposals Proposal Review Information Criteria National Science Board approved criteria. Additional merit review criteria apply.

Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information. Award Administration Information Additional award conditions apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.

Standard NSF reporting requirements apply.

The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 called on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) to take a leadership role in creating mutually beneficial research and technology development partnerships and collaborations among institutions of higher education, non-profits, industry, governments, civil society, and public communities.

This includes capacity building and promoting research for the public good, as well as developing approaches to mitigate risks to society proactively. Consistent with these goals and in partnership with philanthropic funders, Ford Foundation, The Patrick J.

McGovern Foundation, Pivotal Ventures, The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation, and Siegel Family Endowment, the NSF Responsible Design, Development, and Deployment of Technologies (ReDDDoT) program seeks to support and strengthen such cross-sector collaborations and facilitate the embedding of ethical, legal, and societal considerations and community values across the lifecycle of technology creation and use.

Each stage of a technology’s lifecycle provides opportunities for meaningful engagement with stakeholders so that the process is guided in a responsible way to generate products that promote the public’s wellbeing and mitigate harm.

A wide array of values could shape and be considered in such a process, including but not limited to accountability, equity, inclusion, sustainability, transparency, accessibility, safety, fairness, sensitivity to culture and context, privacy, and security.

To this end, the goals of the ReDDDoT program include: Stimulating activity and filling gaps in research, innovation, and capacity building in the responsible design, development, and deployment of technologies; Creating broad and inclusive communities of interest that bring together key stakeholders to better inform practices for the design, development, and deployment of technologies; Educating and training the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce on approaches to responsible design, development, and deployment of technologies; Accelerating pathways to societal and economic benefits while developing strategies to avoid or mitigate societal and economic harms; and Empowering communities, including economically disadvantaged and marginalized populations, to participate in all stages of technology development, including the earliest stages of ideation and design.

In this way, ReDDDoT is aligned with Section 10398 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 . The ReDDDoT program invites proposals from multidisciplinary, multi-sector teams that examine and demonstrate the principles, methodologies, implementations, and impacts associated with responsible design, development, and deployment of technologies, focusing especially on key technologies.

Critical to advancing these goals is supporting multi-sector collaborations involving universities, industry, government, non-profit and professional organizations, community members and organizations, and others.

It is particularly important to explore and include approaches that enable and empower all communities, to include economically disadvantaged and marginalized populations, to participate in all stages of technology development, including the earliest stages of ideation and design. Undertaking such collaborative stakeholder involvement can be challenging.

It may be necessary to build new capacity and structures, or expand upon existing ones, to facilitate such stakeholder involvement. An integrative transdisciplinary approach is crucial, with strategic combinations drawn from a broad array of fields including, for example, computing, sociology, public policy, geosciences, engineering, biological sciences, economics, ethics, and the law.

For the impact of the work to be sustained, it is also critical to develop a workforce with relevant and necessary skills in academia, industry, government, and civil society. A.

Priority Areas and Types of Activities In FY 2024, proposals for Planning Grants, Translational Research Coordination Networks, and Project proposals should focus on one or more of the following three priority areas: artificial intelligence, biotechnology, or natural and anthropogenic disaster prevention or mitigation including, but not limited to, climate change mitigation and environmental sustainability.

Projects that cover multiple priority areas and/or include other areas in addition to the priority areas, are also welcome. In contrast, Workshop proposals may focus on any of the key technology areas and national, societal and geostrategic challenges delineated in Section 10387 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 . A variety of approaches could support the advancement of knowledge and practice in support of the ReDDDoT program goals.

The program will consider projects that are exploratory in nature as well as projects that build on and expand efforts already underway. This includes work in developing, applying, and building capacity in public interest technology, i.e., the study and application of technology expertise to advance the public interest in a way that generates public benefits and promotes the public good.

The program will also consider projects based on existing or emerging industry practices or standards that facilitate safe and ethical technology creation and implementation. The following is an illustrative—not exhaustive—list of the types of ReDDDoT project activities: Research . A typical activity might study the impacts of current or new ReDDDoT paradigms.

Examples of potential topics in this domain include: Research on how stakeholder communities can create or apply ongoing, effective governance mechanisms that adapt to technological change. Research on effective models for responsible technology co-design and knowledge co-production with stakeholders from multiple sectors. Implementation .

A typical activity might involve a transdisciplinary, multi-sector collaboration that demonstrates and strengthens a responsible development approach for a specific technology or technology application.

Examples of potential topics in this domain include: Frameworks for ethical, legal, and societal considerations to shape the design, development, or deployment phases of key technologies, as well as the study of differences in how such considerations are approached in different technology areas.

Conduct of use-inspired and translational research in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to work toward envisioning technologies, products, and services for the public good. Methodologies and tools . A typical activity might develop or assess methodologies/tools that enable ReDDDoT approaches.

Examples of potential topics in this domain include: Development and analyses of ways key principles such as safety, trust, transparency, fairness, or accountability can be collaboratively defined and operationalized in a key technology area. Study and implementation of effective methods for incorporating and optimizing guardrails in the technology development process, such as codes of conduct, ethical guidelines, or technology audits.

Evaluation and sharing of best practices on assessing and integrating fairness into technology design and development. Infrastructure to support education, training, and stakeholder engagement . A typical activity might support collaborations and/or educational programs necessary to sustain ReDDDoT approaches.

Examples of potential topics in this domain include: Facilitation and expansion of experiential learning programs, including internships, clinics, client-based projects embedded in courses, and inclusion of practitioners as teachers and mentors.

Enhancing capacity to enable authentic, durable stakeholder engagement, where those most impacted by emerging technologies are able to shape the development and are involved in and drive its use and assessment.

Development, refinement, or expansion of curricula/instructional material as well as certification and degree programs for future researchers or practitioners in fields or areas relevant to responsible technology development, including responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR) approaches that break down disciplinary or sector silos.

As stated above, these examples are meant to be illustrative and do not constitute an exhaustive listing. Projects may cut across multiple types of activities. ReDDDoT projects are expected to share results across a broad array of relevant audiences to extend the impact of the work, whether in building capacity, enhancing the culture of innovation, accelerating pathways to public benefit while minimizing harms, or other areas of impact.

B. The Project Team, Collaborations, and/or Partnerships PIs and co-PIs may be from academic institutions, community organizations and other non-profit organizations, or companies. The proposal is expected to clearly identify the roles, responsibilities, and contributions of each collaborator or partner.

The proposal should also indicate how relevant stakeholders from across disciplines and sectors such as (but not limited to) academia, industry, government, and non-profit and community organizations will be fully integrated in project activities, as appropriate for the project type and topic. Projects are encouraged to promote inclusion in their leadership, collaborations, and other project activities.

Depending on the project, this could include authentic engagement with individuals and communities most impacted by relevant technologies, including via civil society organizations with missions and expertise in equity, policy, community interests and well-being, and other relevant areas; state, local, or tribal governments; and a broad range of academic institutions, including predominantly undergraduate institutions, Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) , as well as institutions in jurisdictions eligible for the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).

The composition and expertise of the project team and integration of relevant stakeholders will be factors in the merit review of the proposals (see Additional Solicitation Specific Review Criteria section). In FY 2024, the ReDDDoT program has two deadline dates, one for Phase 1 proposals and the other for Phase 2 proposals. C.

1. Phase 1 proposals: Planning Grants, Translational Research Coordination Network, Workshops. The objectives for proposals in Phase 1 should be around building transdisciplinary and multi-sector communities and collaborations to explore and prepare for work focusing on the key ReDDDoT program goals.

Planning Grants (~10-12 awards) . Planning Grant proposals should focus on one or more of the three FY24 priority areas described above in Section II. A.

Projects that cover multiple priority areas and/or include other areas in addition to the priority areas, are also welcome. The goal of Planning Grants should be to facilitate collaborative transdisciplinary and multi-sector activities in anticipation of submission of larger proposals to the program in the future.

A Planning Grant may engage in activities to help identify stakeholders and build necessary relationships; identify research gaps, questions, and hypotheses; and/or describe potential approaches to solutions. Activities may include, but are not limited to, travel, workshop organization, stakeholder meetings, data collection, preliminary experiments, and pilot studies.

It is expected that at the conclusion of the Planning Grant activity, teams would be prepared and ready to submit a Phase 2 proposal responsive to a future ReDDDoT program solicitation. Please note that the ReDDDoT Planning Grant proposals described in this solicitation are a solicitation-specific project category and are separate and distinct from the type of proposal described in Chapter II. F.

1 of the PAPPG. When preparing a Planning Grant proposal in response to this solicitation, the "Research" type of proposal should be selected in Research. gov. ReDDDoT Planning Grant proposal budgets should be no more than $300,000 with a performance period of 2 years or less.

Translational Research Coordination Network (~2 awards) . Translational Research Coordination Network (TRCN) proposals should promote use-inspired translational research activities to help initiate a community of practice relevant to one or more of the FY 2024 priority areas described above in Section II. A.

Projects covering multiple priority areas and/or including other areas in addition to the priority areas are welcome. The proposed TRCN project should jump start new community activity across multiple disciplines and sectors, and not propose funding for on-going operation of existing networks or established collaborations. It should include a strong plan for dissemination of results to diverse stakeholders.

International participation is encouraged where appropriate. ReDDDoT TRCN proposal budgets should not exceed $500,000 for 3 to 4 years and a single organization must serve as the submitting organization, with other organizations involved as subawards. Separately submitted collaborative proposals are not permitted.

Workshops (~8-10 awards).

ReDDDoT Workshop proposals may address one or more of the key technology areas and/or national, societal, and geostrategic challenges delineated in Section 10387 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 which include: (1) Artificial intelligence, (2) High performance computing, (3) Quantum information systems, (4) Robotics & advanced manufacturing, (5) Natural & anthropogenic disaster prevention or mitigation, (6) Advanced communications and networking technology, (7) Biotechnology, (8) Data storage, distributed ledger technologies, & cybersecurity, (9) Advanced energy & industrial efficiency technologies, and (10) Advanced materials science.

The five national, societal, and geostrategic challenge areas are (1) U.S. national security, (2) U.S. manufacturing and industrial productivity, (3) U.S. workforce development and skills gaps, (4) Climate change and environmental sustainability, and (5) Inequitable access to education, opportunity, or other services.

The objectives of these workshops should be to raise awareness and identify approaches and needs relevant to ReDDDoT in one or more technology/challenge area(s); explore and refine opportunities for future projects; and facilitate building of relationships/trust to enable substantive transdisciplinary and multi-sector collaborations.

In particular, workshops should enable participants to learn how to work together to apply shared values of serving the public good and minimizing harm at all stages of the technology lifecycle. Outcomes from workshops could help inform ReDDDoT program priorities.

A workshop could, for example, describe the landscape of ReDDDoT opportunities centering around a specific technological and/or challenge area; examine opportunities and gaps in methodologies for applying responsible technology approaches; and/or create a research agenda for the design, development and deployment of a specific technology that is based on relevant societal needs and values.

Workshops should include participants that cover a broad range of expertise and experiences in key areas, such as research in relevant scientific areas, including key technologies; community perspectives, values, and technology use; industry priorities and approaches; government responsibilities as a user and overseer of technologies; and legal and ethical issues.

Workshop proposals are encouraged to consider participation by relevant international experts in areas where there may be significant ongoing translational efforts in like-minded countries. Workshop proposals should be prepared in accordance with the guidelines provided for Conference Proposals in Chapter II. F.

9 . ReDDDoT Workshop proposal budgets should be no more than $75,000, with a duration of no more than one year. C.

2. Phase 2 Project proposals (~8-12 awards). The Phase 2 opportunity is intended for projects with an established track record in the priority areas with teams that have experience in use-inspired and translational activities in responsible design, development, and deployment.

Projects covering multiple priority areas and/or including other areas in addition to the priority areas are welcome. The activities described above in Section II. A are only illustrative of the types of efforts that may be possible and not meant to be an exhaustive list.

Phase 2 Project proposals must include a Collaboration Plan (1 to 3 pages) that is submitted as a supplementary document. This plan must describe the structure of the collaborative activities in the project, and how these activities will be nurtured, monitored, and sustained for the overall benefit of the project. ReDDDoT Phase 2 Project proposal budgets should be between $750,000 and $1,500,000 with a performance period of 3 years.

The minimum budget amount of $750,000 reflects the minimum expected level of effort for these projects which are required to be transdisciplinary in nature involving multi-sector expertise.

There are multiple NSF opportunities that complement the ReDDDoT program goals, including by advancing multi-sector collaboration and community partnerships, researching and shaping key technologies to tackle national, societal, and geostrategic challenges, and enabling STEM workforce training in issues affecting ethical and responsible use of technology.

PIs may wish to consider whether these other NSF programs are better aligned with the focus of their proposed work.

The NSF programs include but are not limited to: Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) Science and Technology Studies (STS) Dear Colleague Letter: CO2 Removal and Solar Radiation Modification Strategies: Science, Governance and Consequences Dear Colleague Letter: Extreme, Compound, and Cascading Hazards (EC2H) Civic Innovation Challenge (CIVIC) Safe Learning-Enabled Systems Designing Accountable Software Systems (DASS) Using the Rules of Life to Address Societal Challenges (URoL:ASC) Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) Harnessing the Data Revolution: Data Science Corps (DSC) Anticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant Estimated Number of Awards: Phase 1 will fund an estimated ~10-12 Planning Grants (up to $300,000 each for no more than 2 years), 2 Translational Research Coordination Networks (up to $500,000 each for 3-4 years), and ~8-10 Workshops (up to $75,000 each).

Phase 2 will fund an estimated 8-12 Project proposals ($750,000-$1,500,000 each for 3 years). Anticipated Total Funding Amount: $16,000,000, subject to availability of funds. IV.

Eligibility Information Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.

Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of subawards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.

For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation.

Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies, community organizations, and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities or that bring relevant expertise/perspectives.

State, Local, and Tribal governments, limited to agencies, offices, divisions, or other units specifically dedicated to innovation, economic and/or workforce development. Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C.

§§ 5130-5131. The project leadership team should include individuals with experience and expertise in topics and areas broadly associated with responsible design, development, and/or deployment of technologies. Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization: There are no restrictions or limits.

Limit on Number of Proposals per PI or co-PI: There are no restrictions or limits. V. Proposal Preparation And Submission Instructions A.

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Paper copies of the PAPPG may be obtained from the NSF Publications Clearinghouse, telephone (703) 292-8134 or by e-mail from nsfpubs@nsf. gov . The Prepare New Proposal setup will prompt you for the program solicitation number.

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Organizations that are new to NSF proposal submission and funding are encouraged to review the Prospective New Awardee Guide . The following information supplements the guidelines and requirements in the NSF PAPPG and NSF Grants.

gov Application Guide: Please note that the ReDDDoT Planning Grant proposals described in this solicitation are a solicitation-specific project category and are separate and distinct from the type of proposal described in Chapter II. F. 1 of the PAPPG.

When preparing a Planning Grant proposal in response to this solicitation, the “Research” type of proposal should be selected in Research. gov. ReDDDoT Translational Research Coordination Network proposals must be submitted by a single organization, with other organizations involved via subawards. Separately submitted collaborative proposals are not permitted.

When preparing a ReDDDoT Workshop proposal in response to this solicitation, follow the guidelines for Conference Proposals contained in Chapter II. F. 9 in the PAPPG and select the “Conference” type of proposal in Research.

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Titles of Phase 2 Project proposals must begin with "ReDDDoT Phase 2: " Phase 2 Project proposals must include a 1-3 page Collaboration Plan section that must be submitted as a Supplementary Document. This plan must describe the structure of the collaborative activities in the project, and how these activities will be nurtured, monitored, and sustained for the overall benefit of the project.

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