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Limited Submission Notice: NSF Focus on Recruiting Emerging Climate and Adaptation Scientists and Transformers (FORECAST) – Track 2 and Planning Grants

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. 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 2 and Planning Grant funding opportunities only. A limited submission call for Track 1 was published on October 15, 2024. 

For more information, view the full Focus on Recruiting Emerging Climate and Adaptation Scientists and Transformers (FORECAST) (NSF 24-558) solicitation.

Award

  • Planning grants – $100,000 for up to 12 months. 
  • Track 2 awards – $4 million for up to 48 months.

Limited Submission Requirements and Timeline

Two (2) proposals per institution may be submitted.

Notice of Interest Process. Only proposals approved by the Division of Research and Economic Development may be submitted to this program. For such approval, the Principal Investigator (PI) must first submit a Notice of Interest to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu by 4 pm on December 13, 2024. The Notice of Interest must indicate the PI and Co-PIs, collaborator names and affiliations, and a brief, one paragraph description of the proposed project.

**If necessary, a further white paper round may be required**

Key Submission Dates

  • December 13, 2024 by 4 pm – Notice of Interest due to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu (we encourage you to cc your Dean for visibility as well)
  • December 20, 2024 – Anticipated date applicants will be notified of approval
  • April 23, 2025 – All final proposal documents due to OSP
  • April 30, 2025 – Full proposal due to NSF

Important Notes on Sponsor Requirements

  • An individual may serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on only one (1) proposal submitted to this solicitation.
  • 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.