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NSF-DFG Lead Agency Opportunity in Chemistry and Chemical Process and Transport Systems

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) have established a Memorandum of Understanding to foster collaborative research between the United States and Germany, specifically targeting the fields of chemistry and chemical process and transport systems. This agreement introduces a Lead Agency Opportunity that streamlines the proposal process for joint projects by allowing US and German researchers to submit a single collaborative proposal subjected to one unified review. The lead agency responsibility—either NSF or DFG—will be determined based on the primary location of the research activities, while each agency retains control over its budget allocation. The initiative involves the NSF’s Divisions of Chemistry (CHE) and Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET), as well as the DFG’s Divisions of Physics and Chemistry (PC) and Engineering Sciences (ING 1). Proposals must conform to the standard guidelines and funding limits of the participating divisions and clearly justify the necessity for transatlantic collaboration by highlighting the complementary expertise and synergies between US and German research teams. The review results will be jointly considered by the relevant NSF and DFG divisions before funding decisions are made. This collaboration aims to remove barriers typically associated with international research partnerships, thereby encouraging innovation and advancement through increased cooperation between scientists across both countries. Interested parties can find further program details and submission information via NSF and DFG official websites.

General Info

NSF and DFG partner to streamline US-Germany chemistry research proposals with unified review process.

Agency

U.S. National Science Foundation

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedJun 6

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyU.S. National Science Foundation

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyU.S. National Science Foundation

Office AddressUSA

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U.S. National Science Foundation

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Recognizing the importance of international collaborations in promoting scientific discoveries, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on research cooperation. The MoU provides an overarching framework to enhance opportunities for collaborative activities between US and German research communities and sets out the principles by which jointly supported activities might be developed. To facilitate the support of collaborative work between US researchers and their German counterparts under this MoU, the Division of Chemistry (CHE) and the Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (CBET) at NSF and the Divisions of Physics and Chemistry (PC) and Engineering Sciences (ING 1) at DFG are pleased to announce a Lead Agency Opportunity for Collaborative Research in Chemistry and Chemical Process and Transport Systems.
The goal of this Lead Agency Opportunity is to reduce barriers to working internationally by allowing US and German researchers to submit a single collaborative proposal that will undergo a single review process while funding organizations maintain budgetary control over their awards. Proposals eligible for funding consideration through this Lead Agency Opportunity should review the CHE, CBET, PC, and ING 1 program descriptions for research supported through these divisions/organizations. Proposals are expected to adhere to typical proposal budgets and durations for the relevant CHE, CBET, PC, and ING 1 programs from which funding is sought. A list of participating NSF programs can be found at: https://www.nsf.gov/od/oise/IntlCollaborations/Germany.jsp. German researchers are invited to read: www.dfg.de/nsf-che-cbet.
Proposals submitted under this Opportunity will be reviewed by either NSF or DFG as the Lead Agency, depending on where the largest proportion of research lies. Proposals must provide a clear rationale for the need for a US-German collaboration, including the unique expertise and synergy that the collaborating groups will bring to the project. The result of the review process will be shared among the appropriate divisions (NSF/CHE and/or NSF/CBET, and DFG/PC and/or DFG/ING 1) before making final recommendations.