Sponsor
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Summary
Focus On Recruiting Emerging Climate and Adaptation Scientists and Transformers (FORECAST) seeks to facilitate the transition from status quo graduate career preparation to a student-centered model with a particular emphasis on building entrepreneurial and innovation capacity at emerging research institutions (ERIs). A new generation of scientists trained in “engaged research” will be expected to have a national impact in communities that may be disproportionately affected by climate change impacts. The program will build cohorts of innovative scholars from the full spectrum of diverse talent at emerging research institutions to include groups historically excluded in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
FORECAST proposals will fall into three categories: Track 1, Track 2, and FORECAST Planning grants. NSF will support one Track 1 Coordination Hub. The hub will coordinate support for rising seniors from emerging research institutions (ERIs) or historically excluded and underserved groups as part of a national cohort to participate in structured professional development opportunities. Track 2 projects will support cohorts of Master’s degree students at ERIs. Mentorship and capacity building should be central to the cohort approach. FORECAST Planning grant proposals will build capacity at ERI institutions and with the appropriate partners to undertake the activities necessary to establish a future FORECAST Track 2 cohort.
This limited submission call is for the Track 1 Coordination Hub funding opportunity only. A limited submission call for the Track 2 and Planning grant funding opportunities will be published later this year.
For more information, view the full Focus on Recruiting Emerging Climate and Adaptation Scientists and Transformers (FORECAST) (NSF 24-558) solicitation.
Award
Track 1 award – $7.5 million for up to 60 months.
Limited Submission Requirements and Timeline
Two (2) proposals per institution may be submitted.
Only proposals approved by the Division of Research and Economic Development may be submitted to this program. For such approval, Principal Investigators must first submit a Notice of Interest to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu by 4 pm on October 25, 2024.
**If necessary, a further white paper round may be required**
Key Submission Dates
- October 25, 2024 by 4 pm – Notice of Interest due to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu (we encourage you to cc your Dean for visibility as well)
- November 1, 2024 – Anticipated date applicants will be notified of approval
- January 22, 2025 – All final proposal documents due to OSP
- January 29, 2025 – Full proposal due to NSF
Important Note on Sponsor Requirements
An individual may serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on only one (1) proposal submitted to this solicitation (Track 1, Track 2, and Planning grants). Organizations participating only as evaluators or subawardees on projects are excluded from this limitation.
NOTE: Please send all inquiries and submissions for Limited Submission opportunities to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu.