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Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI)

Special Announcements

EFRI 2009 Awards Announcement

The Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) awarded 20 grants in FY 2009.  The 20 grants consisted of 12 on the topic of BioSensing and BioActuation and 8 on the topic of Hydrocarbons from Biomass.

BioSensing and BioActuation Awards

Hydrocarbons from Biomass Awards

EFRI 2010 Solicitation Information Webcast

INFORMATION WEBCAST - The EFRI Office held an information workshop on September 17, 2009 at 1:00 pm, to answer any questions about the EFRI Office and this solicitation. You may view the webcast at http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/nsf/090917/.

The FY 2010 EFRI solicitation can be found at 09-606.

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Building Engineered Complex Systems
(NSF  09-610) Posted September 18, 2009

EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 2010
(NSF  09-606) Posted August 13, 2009


Upcoming Due Dates See All

EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 2010
(NSF  09-606) Preliminary Proposal: November 13, 2009

Building Engineered Complex Systems
(NSF  09-610) Full Proposal: January 19, 2010

EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 2010
(NSF  09-606) Full Proposal: March 31, 2010


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Photo of bright green microalgae growing in the laboratory. Building on Nature
Released September 28, 2009
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Michael Philen NSF Emerging Frontiers' Program Supports Development of Smart Materials Based on Study of Fish
Released August 19, 2009
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Animation of a human finger performing a rubbing task requiring fingertip motion control and force. Matter Over Mind
Released July 8, 2009
Press Release
News thumbnail, hand One-finger Exercise Reveals Unexpected Limits to Dexterity
Released July 8, 2009
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James McCalley Iowa State Researchers to Develop National Energy/Transportation Model and Plan
Released November 20, 2008
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