National Science Foundation (NSF) - Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE)
Anticipated PIRE solicitation release –
The PIRE program is currently paused for revision of the solicitation. We anticipate the release of a new solicitation in late FY 2020, with funding in FY 2022. Details will be available when the updated solicitation is published.
2020-2021 – pre-proposals due three months after release. Full proposals accepted by invitation only.
Projected Due Dates
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Research Office Letter of Intent Deadline: To be determined (ETA of September 2020)
Anticipated Agency Deadlines:
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Anticipated RFP Announcement: May/June 2020-2021
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Anticipated Preliminary Proposal Due: based on past solicitations dates - ETA of November 2020
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Anticipated Full Proposal due:
According to past NSF PIRE Solicitations:
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A single organization may submit one preliminary proposal at a lead institution.
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Full proposals will be accepted by invitation only.
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There is no limit on the number of proposals in which an institution can participate as a partner.
Estimated Funding Amount: $10-15,000,000
Estimated Number of Awards: 10-15
Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization: 1
In an effort to provide the highest level of excellence and viability for funding, a review process will be put in place if more than one proposal is submitted. Information: Research.Development@oregonstate.edu
The general guidance for the preparation of letters of intent to the Research Office:
COVER SHEET (1 page)
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Solicitation Name and Descriptive Title
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Project Summary: 3 or 4 sentences that provide an overview of the objective of your proposed research, how you plan to do it, and the expected outcome.
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Unique Aspects: 3 or 4 sentences that highlight how your research/approach is different/better.
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Key PI/co-PIs: 5 or 6 sentences that highlight team expertise as it relates to the project.
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Budget: Example: The total cost of the project is anticipated to be $ X, with $ Y being requested from the NSF. NSF funds will be used for: $ A for personnel; $ B for operations, and $ C for broader impacts/subcontracts etc.
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Justification for NSF support: One paragraph explaining why this research fits with the RFP and strategic goals of NSF.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION (2 to 3 pages)
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Problem statement - Clear and concise statement of 1) research question(s) and how the project will address the research question(s); 2) what technical barriers need to be overcome to perform the research, and 3) how the proposed research can lead to the advancement of research/knowledge in this area.
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Conceptual framework: Conceptual framework describing, for example, how the synthesis of various project components, approaches, and participant expertise are linked together to address the problem of interest. Graphics may be used.
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Proposed activities: Describe the project to be undertaken and provide the technical specifications of the research activities and timelines that will be undertaken.
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Expected results: Describe the outcome you anticipate from the research. (Remember your initial motivation for wanting to do this!)
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Peer Groups: Who else is doing something similar, why their discoveries are useful for you, and what makes your project unique.
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Broader Impact/Metrics for Success: What metrics are the most appropriate for evaluating the success of the proposed project (e.g., peer-reviewed papers, policy-directed efforts, databases, models, development of new resources, etc.)? If successful, who would most likely use the knowledge or tools developed?
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SUGGESTED REVIEWERS: (1 page) Optional – but as you write envision who might be a reviewer of your proposal or the Program Officer.
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Reviewer 1: Area of expertise
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Name, Title, Contact
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State why you think this person would be a good reviewer.