Sample NSF Programs Designed for International Collaboration

The programs listed below are specifically designed to foster international collaboration. NSF typically supports the costs of the U.S. team and foreign partners are typically supported by their own funding agencies. Although the programs below are highlighted, international collaboration can be funded in most new proposals to NSF or in supplements to existing NSF awards. No special solicitation is necessary, as international activities are supported throughout the NSF portfolio.

	International Collaboration in Chemistry between U.S. Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad (ICC)
	Materials World Network

NSF’s Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) has several additional solicitations. These programs, plus others which may be of interest, can be found on NSF OISE web site.

	Developing Global Scientists and Engineers (International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) and Doctoral Dissertation Enhancement Projects (DDEP)) - international research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.
	International Research and Education: Planning Visits and Workshops - developing new research collaborations.
	Partners for International Research and Educations (PIRE) - supports innovative international research and education collaborations.
	International Research Fellowship Program - support of post doctoral researchers working abroad.

Foreign researchers interested in collaborating with U.S. researchers should ask their U.S. counterpart to contact his or her disciplinary program officer or the relevant OISE program officer at NSF to inquire about funding possibilities. OISE program officers work with disciplinary program officers to co-fund awards that involve international collaboration.

For additional possibilities, check the Find Funding pages on the main NSF web site.