Division of Chemistry
Centers for Chemical Innovation (CCI)
| Name | Phone | Room | |
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| Michelle M. Bushey | mbushey@nsf.gov | (703) 292-4938 | |
| Katharine J. Covert | kcovert@nsf.gov | (703) 292-4950 | |
| Colby A. Foss | cfoss@nsf.gov | (703) 292-5327 | |
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Administrative Program Support: Marla Stewart, mastewar@nsf.gov or (703) 292 - 8735 |
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PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Solicitation 19-576Important 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.
SYNOPSIS
The Centers for Chemical Innovation (CCI) Program supports research centers focused on major, long-term fundamental chemical research challenges. CCIs that address these challenges will produce transformative research, lead to innovation, and attract broad scientific and public interest. CCIs are agile structures that can respond rapidly to emerging opportunities through enhanced collaborations. CCIs integrate research, innovation, education, broadening participation, and informal science communication.
The CCI Program is a two-phase program. Both phases are described in this solicitation. Phase I CCIs receive significant resources to develop the science, management and broader impacts of a major research center before requesting Phase II funding. Satisfactory progress in Phase I is required for Phase II applications; Phase I proposals funded in FY 2020 will seek Phase II funding in FY 2023.
The FY 2020 Phase I CCI competition is open to projects in all fields supported by the Division of Chemistry, and must have scientific focus and the potential for transformative impact in chemistry. NSF Chemistry particularly encourages fundamental chemistry projects related to one or more of NSF's 10 Big Ideas.
The FY 2020 Phase II CCI competition is open to projects funded as Phase I awards in FY 2017 and the renewal of the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology.
RELATED PROGRAMS
- Partnerships between Science and Engineering Fields and the NSF TRIPODS Institutes
- Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers
- Science and Technology Centers: Integrative Partnerships
RELATED URLS
- CCI Phase II - Draft Programmatic Terms and Conditions
- CCI Phase II – Draft Additional Reporting Template
What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts)