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Limited Submission Notice: National Science Foundation, EPSCoR Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (EPSCoR CREST Centers)

Sponsor:

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Summary:

EPSCoR CREST Center awards provide support to enhance the research capabilities of institutions through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research in EPSCoR jurisdictions. The centers will catalyze institutional transformation in the development of research capabilities in alignment with the institution’s mission and long-term goals. The research activities supported by CREST are expected to enable the full participation of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates in a nationally competitive research enterprise. Successful EPSCoR CREST Center proposals will demonstrate a clear vision for the development of a STEM workforce. It is expected that EPSCoR CREST Center awards will add substantial, measurable value to the existing STEM research capability in areas of high national and institutional priority. Examples of areas of high national priority are data science and analytics; advanced materials, manufacturing, and robotics; cybersecurity; plant genetics/agricultural technologies; quantum information sciences; nanotechnology; semiconductors/microelectronics technologies; climate change and clean energy.

For more information, view the full EPSCoR Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (EPSCoR CREST Centers) (NSF 24-575)

Award:

Up to $7,500,000 during a five-year period (up to $1,500,000 per year).

Limited Submission Requirements and Timeline:

One (1) proposal per institution and due date. This Limited Submission Notice is for the December 6, 2024 due date.

Only proposals approved by the Division of Research and Economic Development may be submitted to this program. For such approval, PIs must first submit a one- to two-page white paper to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu by 4 pm on July 22, 2024.

Your white paper should follow the structure of the provided template and describe:

  • The problem being addressed and the rationale for the selected approach.
  • The research objectives and subprojects (at least three are required but can have up to five). 
  • The education and career development objectives.
  • Broader impacts. 
  • Collaborations/partnerships, indicating which are anticipated subrecipients.

White papers will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Demonstrated need for the Center to expand Boise State’s research capacity and achieve national research competitiveness.
  • Clearly defined goals and objectives for the Center.
  • Clearly describes the potential for the Center to increase the career success of faculty, postdocs, and students from EPSCoR jurisdictions in STEM.
  • To what extent are the educational activities innovative and well-integrated with the research.
  • To what extent are the collaborations/partnerships appropriate to support the goals of the Center.

Key Submission Dates:

  • July 22, 2024 by 4 pm – White papers due to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu (we encourage you to cc your Dean for visibility as well)
  • August 5, 2024 – Anticipated date applicants will be notified of approval
  • November 27, 2024 – All final proposal documents due to OSP
  • December 6, 2024 – Full proposal due to NSF

Important Note on Sponsor Requirements:

  • The institution must offer a Ph.D. in the center’s research area and investigators must be funded in the center’s research area.
  • The PI must hold a full-time faculty appointment at the institution submitting the proposal.
  • Eligible individuals may be listed as the PI or co-PI on only one CREST Center proposal at the time of proposal submission.

NOTE: Please send all inquiries and submissions for Limited Submission opportunities to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu.