Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations (AccelNet) NSF Wide Programs
Update on Accelerating Research Through International Network-to-Network Collaborations (AccelNet)
September 21, 2020
A full list of the 2019 and 2020 AccelNet awards can be found on the NSF Awards Search.
Webinar slides in preparation for the 2021 competition are available below.
Other Resources:
AccelNet NSF 21-511 2021 Competition Webinar
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for NSF 21-511, Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations (AccelNet) Program Solicitation
Accelerating Research Through International Network-to-Network Collaborations
SESYNC Networks-of-Networks Workshop Resources
| Name | Phone | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire A. Hemingway | chemingw@nsf.gov | (703) 292-7135 | |
| Chris Schneider | cjschnei@nsf.gov | (703) 292-7920 | |
| Ralph Wachter | rwachter@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8950 | |
| Bruce Hamilton | bhamilto@nsf.gov | (703) 292-9054 | |
| Joanne Culbertson | jculbert@nsf.gov | (703) 292-4602 | |
| Paul Raterron | praterro@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8565 | |
| Bogdan Mihaila | bmihaila@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8235 | |
| Soo-Siang Lim | slim@nsf.gov | (703) 292-7878 |
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Solicitation 21-511Important Information for Proposers
A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1), is effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after June 1, 2020. Please be advised that, depending on the specified due date, the guidelines contained in NSF 20-1 may apply to proposals submitted in response to this funding opportunity.
DUE DATES
Full Proposal Deadline Date
January 4, 2021
FY 2021 Competition
October 11, 2021
Second Monday in October, Annually Thereafter
SYNOPSIS
The goals of the Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations (AccelNet) program are to accelerate the process of scientific discovery and prepare the next generation of U.S. researchers for multiteam international collaborations. The AccelNet program supports strategic linkages among U.S. research networks and complementary networks abroad that will leverage research and educational resources to tackle grand research challenges that require significant coordinated international efforts. The program seeks to foster high-impact science and engineering by providing opportunities to cooperatively identify and coordinate efforts to address knowledge gaps and research needs.
This solicitation invites proposals for the creation of international networks of networks in research areas aligned with a grand challenge identified as a priority by the research community or NSF, such as the NSF Big Ideas or in an active program solicitation. AccelNet awards support the connections among research networks, rather than supporting fundamental research as the primary activity. Each network of networks is expected to engage in innovative collaborative activities that promote synergy of efforts across networks and provide professional development for U.S. students, postdoctoral scholars, and early-career researchers. Two proposal categories covered by this solicitation include: Design and Implementation.
It is strongly recommended that prospective PIs contact the AccelNet Program Officer(s) to ascertain that the focus and budget of their proposed activities are appropriate for this solicitation.
What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts)