Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education (INSPIRE) (ns... - 0 views
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MiamiOH OARS on 09 May 13According an NSF official with whom OARS staff recently had a conversation, in keeping with the emphasis on interdisciplinary research, the Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education (INSPIRE) grants are an area of focus for the NSF. These awards are meant to address "some of the most complicated and pressing scientific problems that lie at the intersections of traditional disciplines." Further, "it is intended to encourage investigators to submit bold, exceptional proposals that some may consider to be at a disadvantage in a standard NSF review process." Full proposals are invited following review of letters of intent. The NSF official we spoke with indicated that successful LOIs and proposals will target at least two directorates and will make a strong argument for why the project is not a good fit for a single directorate.