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Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI)

Special Announcements

EFRI FY08 Awards Announcement

EFRI Topic Areas for FY 2009 / 2010

Two new research areas have been identified for the FY 2009 EFRI solicitation:

1. BioSensing & BioActuation: Interface of Living and Engineering Systems (BSBA)
2. Hydrocarbons from Biomass (HyBi)

The research community has been invited to submit suggestions for topics to be considered for the 2010 Program Solicitation of the Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI). You may do so by accessing the following website http://www.nsf.gov/eng/efri/efri2010 and submitting your topic idea along with a one-page description. Please follow the instructions provided.

[Click here to read entire Dear Colleague Letter]

EFRI Informational Webcast Presentation

An information webcast about the EFRI program solicitation NSF 08-599 will be held on September 10, 2008, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may register for the webcast at http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/nsf/080910/.

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EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 2009
(NSF  08-599) Posted August 29, 2008


Upcoming Due Dates See All

EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 2009
(NSF  08-599) Preliminary Proposal: December 2, 2008

EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 2009
(NSF  08-599) Full Proposal: April 30, 2009


News See All

Photo of the anatomically correct testbed hand. New Research to Probe Human Mind and Future Infrastructure Systems
Released October 2, 2008
Press Release
engineering graphic Scientists Explore Putting Electric Cars on a Two-way Power Street
Released October 1, 2008
News From the Field
predicted fMRI image Carnegie Mellon Computer Model Reveals How Brain Represents Meaning
Released May 29, 2008
News From the Field
When researchers alter the environment in which a fruit fly develops, changes result. New Approach Encourages Engineers to Pursue Paradigm Shifts
Released August 30, 2007
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Discoveries See All

2007 In Review 2007: Year in Review
A look back at some of the NSF-supported advances and activities reported last year
Released  January 30, 2008


Events Calendar See All

November 5, 2008  - November 6, 2008
EHR Advisory Committee Meeting
Advisory Committee Meeting

November 19, 2008  - November 20, 2008
Advisory Committee for Geosciences
Advisory Committee Meeting

November 19, 2008
Advisory Committee for Business and Operations
Advisory Committee Meeting

November 20, 2008
Advisory Committee for Business and Operations
Advisory Committee Meeting




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