At a glance
Moderate Complexity
This grant opportunity is for research projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. It's not for creating specific systems or buying hardware. The process has two steps: first, you can send a short summary (white paper) to get feedback, and then, if encouraged, submit a full proposal through Grants.gov.
Who it's for: This grant is for public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and private institutions of higher education that are interested in conducting basic or applied research in STEM fields.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposals related to system development or hardware procurement
- Submitting white papers through Grants.gov
- Not being a public, state, or private institution of higher education or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
What You May Need
- White paper detailing your research proposal
- Feedback from the Research Program Officer
- Full proposal submission through Grants.gov
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Detailed budget plan
- Research team credentials
- Project timeline
- Letters of support or collaboration (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure your research proposal does not involve system development or hardware procurement.
- Submit white papers directly to the provided email, not through Grants.gov.
- Feedback on white papers is informal and not a guarantee of funding.