Brief Description:

The NSF MRI program provides support to acquire critical research instrumentation without which advances in fundamental science and engineering research many not otherwise occurs. The program also provides support to obtain next-generation research instruments by developing instruments with new capabilities that open new opportunities to advance the frontiers of science and engineering research. Additionally, an MRI award is expected to enhance research training of students who will be come the next generation of instrument users, designers and builders.

Harvard University is viewed as a single institution eligible to submit up to four,(4), proposals. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating an internal application and review process to select nominations submitted from Harvard University.

Description:

The NSF MRI program provides support to acquire critical research instrumentation without which advances in fundamental science and engineering research many not otherwise occurs. The program also provides support to obtain next-generation research instruments by developing instruments with new capabilities that open new opportunities to advance the frontiers of science and engineering research. Additionally, an MRI award is expected to enhance research training of students who will be come the next generation of instrument users, designers and builders.

Beginning in 2023, the cost share element of this opportunity has been waived through the 2027 application cycle.

Harvard University, as single institution, is eligible to submit up to four, (4), proposals as follows*, **:

Track 1 up to two, (2), proposals/Equal to or greater than $100,000 and less than $1,400,000
Track 2 up to one, (1), proposal/ Equal to or greater than $1,400,000, and up to and including $4,000,000
Track 3 up to one, (1), proposal/ Equal to or greater than $100,000 and less than or equal to $4,000,000

* Track 3 proposals must concern the purchase, installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation to reduce the consumption of helium.

**An unfunded collaboration does not count against the submission limit. Inclusion as a funded subawardee on a development proposal at a level in excess of 20% of the total budget requested from NSF, or as a funded subawardee, when allowed, on any acquisition proposal, will be counted against an organization's proposal submission limit.
Separately submitted linked collaborative proposals count against the submission limit of each of the submitting organizations. However, if a subaward to an organization in a development proposal is 20% or less of the proposal's total budget request from NSF, the subawardee's submission limit will not be affected. For subawards within a linked collaborative proposal, the 20% threshold applies to the budget request from NSF in the proposal containing the subaward(s), not to the combined budget request from NSF for the collaborative project.

Application Information:

Applicants will be asked to submit the following (this information will appear again within each applicant's electronic dashboard):

Name of proposed instrument
Does the instrument have a magnet?
Please describe the anticipated location of the instrument (core facility, building, room, etc.)
Please list any associated costs and their source for each of the following items:
Renovation of space needed to accommodate the equipment or instrument
Research Computing Resources, including data storage costs
Operating costs (maintenance and service contracts, repairs, etc.)
Total funding requested
Track Selection (1, 2, or 3)
Proposal type: Harvard University only, or Harvard as a sub-awardee on a multi-institution collaborative proposal
A two page proposal overview
PI CV
Co-PI CV, as applicable
Attestation that PI has notified a Research Development Administrator(s) of their interest in applying

Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

This competition is enabled for Proxy applicants. Before beginning an application, Proxies will be asked to locate their Principal Investigator in HUFP. If your PI is not registered in HUFP, please ask them to create their profile using their HarvardKey. Proxies should never “add user” in HUFP.

Applicants with questions should contact the Research Development office at the school where they hold a primary appointment

Additional information is available with the NSF MRI RFP

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Elizabeth Harsch at liza_harsch@harvard.edu

Search Filters:

Institution

Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Graduate School of Design
Graduate School of Education
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Law School
Harvard Medical School (Quad)
Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM)

Position

Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
Other Academic/Research Appointment

Type of Competition

Limited Submission

Discipline

Basic Science
Clinical Science
Environmental Science
Engineering
Life Science
Population Science
Multidisciplinary
Physical Science
Translational Science
Other

Type of Award

Equipment

Begin Accepting Applications Date:

5/01/2023

Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):

8/16/2023 11:59 PM