Fund Details
Big Data Regional Innovation Hubs/ NSF 17-546
Program Number
NSF 17-546
Award Duration
Up to three years
Minimum Award Amount
$100,000
Maximum Award Amount
$1,000,000
Sponsor Name
National Science Foundation
Nominations Available to Institution
1
Sponsor Deadline
9/18/2017

Brief Description:

This opportunity seeks to augment the four regional BD Hubs and existing BD Spokes by establishing a series of additional BD Spokes. Each "Spoke" must work in close concert with their corresponding regional BD Hub to formulate their research agendas and plan their activities.

Harvard University, as a single institution, is limited to submitting one proposal as the lead, or submitting organization, if the effort is collaborative. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating an internal application process for interested applicants.


Description:

This opportunity seeks to augment the four regional BD Hubs and existing BD Spokes by establishing a series of additional BD Spokes. Each "Spoke" must work in close concert with their corresponding regional BD Hub to formulate their research agendas and plan their activities.

Harvard University, as a single institution, is limited to submitting one proposal as the lead, or submitting organization, if the effort is collaborative. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating the internal application process for interested applicants.

There are two award types available: Small and Medium.
Small awards will have total budgets (including indirect costs) from $100,000 to $500,000 over a period of up to three (3) years. Small awards are intended for collaborative projects, involving multiple institutions.

Medium awards will have total budgets (including indirect costs) from $500,001 to $1,000,000 over a period of up to three (3) years. Medium awards must deliver tangible outcomes.

Application Information:

Applicants are asked to submit a letter of intent and CVs of the principal investigator(s).

Eligibility Criteria:

While there are no restrictions on who may be a PI, a PI or Co-PI may only participate in one proposal submitted to the NSF.

Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

The RFP for Big Data Regional Innovation Hubs: Establishing Spokes to Advance Big Data Applications (BD Spokes)/ NSF 17-546 is available here

Applicants are encouraged to follow up with the Research Administration office at the school where they hold a primary appointment if they require assistance with the non disciplinary aspects of their application.

Problems or questions about the application 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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