NSF Solicitation for Proposals: Cyberinfrastructure for Sustained Scientific Innovation
Data Infrastructure Building Blocks and Software Infrastructure for Sustained Innovation
Full proposal deadline: 5:00 p.m. submitter's local time, 18 April 2018
The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites proposals for a Cyberinfrastructure for Sustained Scientific Innovation (CSSI) umbrella program that encompasses the long-running Data Infrastructure Building Blocks (DIBBs) and Software Infrastructure for Sustained Innovation (SI2) programs. This solicitation focuses upon the integration of the data and software elements of advanced cyberinfrastructure.
This particular CSSI solicitation requests only Elements and Framework Implementations classes of awards, which include:
- Elements (Data Elements or Software Elements) that target small groups that will create and deploy robust capabilities for which there is a demonstrated need that will advance one or more significant areas of science and engineering; and
- Framework Implementations (Data Frameworks or Software Frameworks) that target larger, interdisciplinary teams organized around the development and application of common infrastructure aimed at solving common research problems faced by NSF researchers in one or more areas of science and engineering, resulting in a sustainable community framework serving a diverse community or communities.
Up to 15 Element awards and 13 Framework Implementations awards are anticipated, subject to the availability of funds.
Proposals may only be submitted by the following:
- Universities and Colleges: Universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in, the U.S. acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions;
- Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies, and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities; and
- NSF-sponsored federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) may apply, provided that they are not including costs for which federal funds have already been awarded or are expected to be awarded.
For more information, including additional proposal requirements and guidelines, go to:
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For questions, contact:
Marc Stieglitz,
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