These solicitations have limits on the number of proposals that may be
submitted by one organization. To see the full solicitation, please click
on the appropriate solicitation number below.
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Institutional Limit |
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NSF GRADUATE STEM FELLOWS IN K-12 EDUCATION |
09-549 |
05/19/2009 |
1 |
One proposal per institution. Institutions having an active or past GK-12 project are eligible to submit a new proposal, but they must coordinate evaluation efforts of any projects located on the same campus or working with the same school districts. They must also specify the outcomes, lessons learned, best practices, and sustainability efforts of prior projects. Renewal proposals will not be accepted. |
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Improvements to Biological Research Collections |
09-548 |
07/24/2009 |
1 |
In any single round of the BRC competition, only one proposal may be submitted from any individual collection within an organization. Organizations that house multiple collections, submitting proposals from more than one collection, should engage in internal planning activities in order to prioritize the needs of the several collections such that the organization does not submit a multiplicity of proposals to any one BRC competition.
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Instrumentation for Materials Research - Major Instrumentation Projects |
09-547 |
06/29/2009 |
1 |
An institution may submit at most one IMR-MIP proposal in a given year, whether for Conceptual and Engineering Design (CED) or for Construction (CNST). |
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Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities: Departmental Multi-User Instrumentation |
09-546 |
06/23/2009 |
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One per institution. Principal investigators are strongly encouraged to consult with the cognizant program officers before submitting cyber-enabled instrumentation requests.
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Engineering Research Centers |
09-545 |
05/15/2009 |
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There is no limit on the number of proposals to be submitted by a lead university and there is no limit on the number of ERC partnerships a partner university may join. A lead university can only receive one ERC award through this solicitation.
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Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I Solicitation FY-2010 |
09-541 |
06/09/2009 |
4 |
An organization can only submit a total of 4 proposals for this solicitation. |
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NSF Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships |
09-526 |
07/01/2009 |
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Only individuals may submit proposals. There is no limit on the number of fellows that an institution may host.
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Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program |
09-519 |
09/14/2009 |
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- There is a limit of four (4) preliminary proposals that may be submitted by an institution either as a single institution or as a lead institution in a multi-institution preliminary proposal.
A multi-institutional proposal is defined as one that has at least one co-PI at a different academic institution than that of the PI, a subaward to a different academic institution than that of the PI, or both.
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Alliances for Broadening Participation in STEM (ABP) |
09-515 |
08/25/2009 |
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LSAMP and LSAMP-BD: Only one proposal per alliance. Only one educational research proposal will be accepted per alliance. Partner institutions must coordinate submissions with their lead institution.
(I3): For Fiscal Year 2009, proposals are being solicited in nine EHR programs that advance the goals of Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3): CREST, GSE, HBCU-UP, ITEST, LSAMP, MSP, Noyce, RDE, and TCUP. Given the focus on institutional integration, an institution may submit only one proposal to the I3 competition for each deadline.
A track for Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) is included in this solicitation.
I3 is an integrative, cross-cutting effort within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR)
and all proposals submitted to I3 through the programs listed above have a common due date and distinct
eligibility criteria. |
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Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program |
09-513 |
08/25/2009 |
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An institution, on its own or as a member of a consortium, may submit no more than one Noyce proposal per track. There are two Noyce tracks in this solicitation: the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Track and the NSF Teaching Fellows/Master Teaching Fellows Track. This limitation is independent of the limitation for Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) proposals indicated below.
For Fiscal Year 2009, proposals are being solicited in nine EHR programs that advance the goals of Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3): CREST, GSE, HBCU-UP, ITEST, LSAMP, MSP, Noyce, RDE, and TCUP. Given the focus on institutional integration, an institution may submit only one proposal to the I3 competition for each deadline.
A track for Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) is included in this solicitation.
I3 is an integrative, cross-cutting effort within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR)
and all proposals submitted to I3 through the programs listed above have a common due date and distinct
eligibility criteria. |
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program |
09-512 |
08/25/2009 |
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- Eligible institutions can submit either an Implementation Project proposal or a Planning Grant proposal in any year. Please note that an eligible institution can only have one active Implementation Project or Planning Grant.
- Eligible institutions can submit one Targeted Infusion Project in any year. This may be in addition to either an Implementation Project or Planning Grant proposal if applicable.
- There is no limit to the number of Education Research Project proposals that can be submitted from an eligible institution.
For Fiscal Year 2009, proposals are being solicited in nine EHR programs that advance the goals of Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3): CREST, GSE, HBCU-UP, ITEST, LSAMP, MSP, Noyce, RDE, and TCUP. Given the focus on institutional integration, an institution may submit only one proposal to the I3 competition for each deadline.
A track for Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) is included in this solicitation.
I3 is an integrative, cross-cutting effort within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR)
and all proposals submitted to I3 through the programs listed above have a common due date and distinct
eligibility criteria. |
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Research on Gender in Science and Engineering |
09-511 |
08/25/2009 |
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No limit for GSE.
For Fiscal Year 2009, proposals are being solicited in nine EHR programs that advance the goals of Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3 ): CREST, GSE, HBCU-UP, ITEST, LSAMP, MSP, Noyce, RDE, and TCUP. Given the focus on institutional integration, an institution may submit only one proposal to the I3 competition for each deadline.
A track for Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) is included in this solicitation.
I3 is an integrative, cross-cutting effort within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR)
and all proposals submitted to I3 through the programs listed above have a common due date and distinct
eligibility criteria. |
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Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) and HBCU Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering (RISE) |
09-510 |
08/25/2009 |
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Only one CREST center proposal may be submitted per eligible institution. An institution may have only one active CREST award, irrespective of focus area. Centers that have completed two prior, consecutive 5-year CREST awards may not recompete. However, new research teams from former awardee institutions may submit proposals in disciplinary areas that are completely different from those of the previous award(s). Only one HBCU-RISE proposal may be submitted per eligible institution. An institution may have only one active HBCU-RISE award.
For Fiscal Year 2009, proposals are being solicited in nine EHR programs that advance the goals of Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3): CREST, GSE, HBCU-UP, ITEST, LSAMP, MSP, Noyce, RDE, and TCUP. Given the focus on institutional integration, an institution may submit only one proposal to the I3 competition for each deadline.
A track for Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) is included in this solicitation.
I3 is an integrative, cross-cutting effort within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR)
and all proposals submitted to I3 through the programs listed above have a common due date and distinct
eligibility criteria. |
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Tribal Colleges and Universities Program |
09-509 |
08/25/2009 |
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Eligible institutions may receive consecutive but not concurrent Initiation awards. Only those institutions that have received an Initiation award are eligible to propose under STEEP.
For Fiscal Year 2009, proposals are being solicited in nine EHR programs that advance the goals of Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3 ): CREST, GSE, HBCU-UP, ITEST, LSAMP, MSP, Noyce, RDE, and TCUP. Given the focus on institutional integration, an institution may submit only one proposal to the I3 competition for each deadline.
A track for Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) is included in this solicitation.
I3 is an integrative, cross-cutting effort within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR)
and all proposals submitted to I3 through the programs listed above have a common due date and distinct
eligibility criteria. |
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Research in Disabilities Education |
09-508 |
08/25/2009 |
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None specified for the Alliance, Research and Demonstration, Enrichment or Dissemination tracks.
For Fiscal Year 2009, proposals are being solicited in nine EHR programs that advance the goals of Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3 ): CREST, GSE, HBCU-UP, ITEST, LSAMP, MSP, Noyce, RDE, and TCUP. Given the focus on institutional integration, an institution may submit only one proposal to the I3 competition for each deadline.
A track for Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) is included in this solicitation.
I3 is an integrative, cross-cutting effort within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR)
and all proposals submitted to I3 through the programs listed above have a common due date and distinct
eligibility criteria. |
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Math and Science Partnership |
09-507 |
08/20/2009 |
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An institution of higher education, non-profit organization or consortia of such institutions or organizations may be the LEAD partner in only one proposal per Partnership category – Targeted, Institute, MSP-Start and Phase II.
Organizations may be a non-Lead partner on more than one proposal.
For this competition, an institution of higher education and its institutionally affiliated foundation or research foundation are considered to be the same organization.
A central organization that acts as fiscal agent for multiple institutions in a university system is not considered to be the same as the individual colleges and universities that are part of the system, and may act as fiscal agent for one or more proposals submitted in response to this solicitation.
RETA proposers may submit one or more RETA proposals.
For Fiscal Year 2009, proposals are being solicited in nine EHR programs that advance the goals of Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3): CREST, GSE, HBCU-UP, ITEST, LSAMP, MSP, Noyce, RDE, and TCUP. Given the focus on institutional integration, an institution may submit only one proposal to the I3 competition for each deadline.
A track for Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) is included in this solicitation.
I3 is an integrative, cross-cutting effort within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR)
and all proposals submitted to I3 through the programs listed above have a common due date and distinct
eligibility criteria. |
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Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers |
09-506 |
08/25/2009 |
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There is no limit on the number of proposals per organization for ITEST.
For Fiscal Year 2009, proposals are being solicited in nine EHR programs that advance the goals of Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3): CREST, GSE, HBCU-UP, ITEST, LSAMP, MSP, Noyce, RDE, and TCUP. Given the focus on institutional integration, an institution may submit only one proposal to the I3 competition for each deadline.
A track for Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3) is included in this solicitation.
I3 is an integrative, cross-cutting effort within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR)
and all proposals submitted to I3 through the programs listed above have a common due date and distinct
eligibility criteria. |
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Partnerships for International Research and Education |
09-505 |
08/04/2009 |
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- Limit on Number of Preliminary Proposals: Eligible institutions may submit three (3) preliminary proposals.
- RATIONALE: The PIRE program places a limit on the number of proposals that can be submitted by an institution in order to 1) facilitate the institutional review of possible preliminary proposals so that such proposals can strengthen international engagement beyond the level of a PI’s research group, promote optimal use of institutional resources and capabilities, and align with long-term strategic international goals of the institution(s); 2) limit the burden of proposal preparation and review on the S&E community; and 3) preclude unrealistic expectations on the part of U.S. and foreign partners.
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Proposers are strongly encouraged to develop synergistic collaborations with a wide range of U.S. academic institutions, including four-year and two-year institutions, in order to take advantage of complementary strengths in international research and/or education and broaden the impact of the proposed PIRE program. They are also encouraged to develop synergistic linkages with other domestic and international partners that will enhance the PIRE project, including research laboratories, professional societies, corporations, institutions of informal learning (e.g., museums, zoos), etc.
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Proposals for new PIRE projects as well as proposals for the renewal of PIRE awards made in 2005 may be submitted. The limit on the number of proposals an institution may submit as lead institution applies to the combined total of new and renewal proposals.
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Limit on Renewals: If a substantial number of U.S. members of the proposed PIRE team, including the PI and co-PIs, have participated in a prior PIRE award, then this proposal will be considered a renewal. PIRE awards may be renewed only once.
- Limit on Number of Full Proposals: Subject to invitation.
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ADVANCE: Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers |
09-504 |
08/04/2009 |
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Proposers may submit only one Institutional Transformation proposal or one IT-Catalyst proposal. There is no limit on the number of PAID proposals that can be submitted.
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Opportunities for Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences (OEDG) |
08-605 |
11/03/2009 |
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Institutions are allowed to submit more than one Track 1 proposal.
Institutions may submit only one Track 2 proposal as either the Lead Institution of a Collaborative Proposal or the sole submitting organization. Institutions may participate as a non-Lead Institution for additional Collaborative Proposals submitted to Track 2.
Institutions may obtain funding for only one Planning Grant proposal over the lifetime of this solicitation (FY 2009 and 2010).
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Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program |
08-591 |
06/26/2009 |
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Grantee institutions that have an active single university I/UCRC award are not eligible to apply for another single university center; however, they may apply for a multi-university center.
Any institution may submit multiple multi-university center proposals provided that the proposed research topics involve different disciplines and support different industries.
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TeraGrid Phase III: eXtreme Digital Resources for Science and Engineering |
08-571 |
06/15/2009 |
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A proposing organization may submit (or be a sub-awardee on) either a proposal for a single one of the four services listed in the Integrating Services section of the Program Description (Section II of this solicitation), or a proposal for the XD Coordination and Management Service (CMS) and one or more of the other three Integrating services.
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program |
08-569 |
08/18/2009 |
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An institution that awards baccalaureate degrees is allowed to submit only one Type 1 proposal, or to be part of only one consortium submitting a Type 1 proposal. An institution that awards associate degrees, and does not award baccalaureate degrees, is allowed to be the lead institution on only one Type 1 proposal, and, in addition, may be a partner on one or more Type 1 proposals. There are no restrictions on the number of Type 2 proposals that an individual or organization may submit.
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Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in the Directorate for Biological Sciences |
08-564 |
11/20/2009 |
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An organization may submit only one proposal per student in a given year. A student may receive only one DDIG award. |
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Ethics Education in Science and Engineering |
08-530 |
03/01/2010 |
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An eligible organization, as defined above, may submit only one proposal as the lead organization. Organizations submitting more than one proposal as the lead organization will be notified and given one week from notification to select one proposal for consideration. If one is not selected in that time period, all of those proposals will be returned without review. There is no limit on the number of proposals under which an organization may be included as a non-lead collaborator or sub-awardee. |
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology |
07-580 |
11/02/2009 |
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Only individuals may apply. There is no limit on the number of applicants that an institution may host.
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Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering |
07-557 |
11/16/2009 |
2 |
Two proposals may be submitted by a U.S. academic institution, College/Department of Engineering or College/Department of Engineering Technology as the lead institution. |
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CEDAR, GEM, and SHINE Postdoctoral Research |
06-584 |
02/01/2010 |
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per postdoctoral researcher. There is no limitation on the number of proposals an organization may submit. |
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Improvements in Facilities, Communications, and Equipment at Biological Field Stations and Marine Laboratories |
05-550 |
03/05/2010 |
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Only one proposal may be submitted on behalf of any single facility per round of the FSML competition. This limitation does not prevent a single institution from submitting more than one proposal, as long as each proposal is submitted on behalf of a different eligible facility. |