Fund Details
Physics Frontiers Centers, 2016- 2017, NSF 16-561
Program Number
NSF 16-561
Award Duration
Five years
Maximum Award Amount
$1.0 million/year to $5.0 million/year
Sponsor Name
National Science Foundation
Nominations Available to Institution
2
Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline
8/01/2016
Sponsor Deadline
1/30/2017

Brief Description:

The PFC program is designed to provide support to enable research at the frontiers of physics when the activities are of a scope and complexity that would not be feasible with standard individual investigator or small group support. Through the PFC program university researchers can form centers, institutes , or large group efforts that lead to major new idea, discoveries, or broad advances in physics or ar the boundaries of physics with other disciplines.

Description:

The PFC program is designed to provide support to enable research at the frontiers of physics when the activities are of a scope and complexity that would not be feasible with standard individual investigator or small group support. Through the PFC program university researchers can form centers, institutes , or large group efforts that lead to major new idea, discoveries, or broad advances in physics or ar the boundaries of physics with other disciplines.
Harvard University is limited to submitting two (2) required preliminary proposals for this opportunity. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating the process to identify applicants and select a proposal(s) to move forward.

Application Information:

Applicants are asked to submit the following (this information will appear again on the applicant's dashboard)
  • Project Description (2 pages max, 10 point font minimum) Graphics/ references may be placed on blank pages. Please include a rational for establishing the PFC in the project description
  • CV of PI and Co-PI(s), if applicable

Review Criteria:

 Proposals from existing (re-competing) PFC's will be evaluated in the open competition with new proposals. The number of awards in FY 2017 are expected to be in the range of 4-6.

Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

The RFP for NSF 16-561 is available here

Applicants with questions about this funding opportunity and others in the future are asked to contact the Research Administration professional at the school where they hold a primary appointment. A list of contacts by school is available here

Questions or problems with the funding portal should be directed to Autumn Bennett in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Autumn Bennett at autumn_bennett@harvard.edu

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