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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 experienced engineering researchers by funding fundamental research that helps them pivot to a new field or direction or relaunch into active research after a hiatus.
The National Science Foundation’s strategic goals are to expand knowledge and build capacity for a diverse science and engineering workforce [1], consistent with NSF’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all science and engineering fields and research endeavors, as well as with US Government priorities [2,3].
This solicitation seeks proposals that enable experienced researchers with active research programs to take risks not typically associated with proposals submitted to core programs by pivoting to research areas where they have no proven track record or gaining knowledge from a different discipline and using it to forge new directions in their research field, or enter a new field; or experienced researchers with a hiatus in research activity to reestablish a foundation for sustained research productivity and broader impacts [4-10].
It is grounded in the expectation that leveraging prior science and engineering outcomes, harnessing talent from the broad scientific research community, enabling time for reflection and deliberation, including by learning new skills and through immersion in new areas, and supporting intellectual risk taking will lead to scientific and technological innovation.
All BRITE proposals are expected to address fundamental research that creates new knowledge in one or more program areas of the Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) . BRITE proposals must identify key research outcomes and describe the research plans for the period of funding sought.
Although collaborative proposals are not permitted and will be returned without review, the PI can include a collaborator as senior personnel. The role of such senior personnel should be limited to reflect the intended investment in the PI. The solicitation includes two funding tracks in support of experienced scientists and engineers (tenured or equivalent): Pivot and Relaunch.
The BRITE Pivot Track is intended to enable researchers to quickly adapt to the fast-moving pace of research by either leveraging their experience when pursuing a pivot into a field of research where they have no proven track record, or by incorporating research tools and methodologies from other fields of research to advance knowledge in their areas of expertise.
The BRITE Relaunch Track is intended to enable researchers who have had a hiatus in research activity to relaunch back into active research by reestablishing a foundation for sustained productivity and broader impacts in the context of a research idea with significant potential for advancing knowledge.
PIs are strongly encouraged to contact a cognizant Program Officer to assess the responsiveness of their ideas to the BRITE solicitation prior to submission. Proposals that are outside the bounds of CMMI program areas will be returned without review. All funded projects will form an NSF BRITE cohort and investigators will be required to attend an annual PI meeting and may be invited to other activities.
The expected funding ranges for BRITE awards are: $100,000 - $200,000 per year The award duration is 3 years for all BRITE awards. The duration and total funding level of all BRITE awards must not exceed 36 months and $600,000, respectively.
BRITE proposals responding to this solicitation must include five sections within the 15-page Project Description with the following section headings: Past Contributions, Research Approach and Research Plan, Track Relevance, Outcomes, and Broadening Participation Plan. Please see “Full Proposal Preparation Instructions” for additional details.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Experienced, tenured researchers are targeted, who are looking to move into a new research area where they do not have a proven track record, or to bring in new techniques/perspectives. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 to $200,000 per year for a standard three-year duration, not to exceed $600,000 total. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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