Mid-Scale Innovations Program in Astronomical Sciences (MSIP)

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National Science Foundation

Mid-Scale Innovations Program in Astronomical Sciences (MSIP)

https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2019/nsf19605/nsf19605.htm

Limited Submission Program (LSP): This funding opportunity and the Limited Submission Program (LSP) is open to all Texas A&M University faculty and principal investigators who meet the eligibility requirements. Texas A&M and The Texas A&M University System agencies jointly administer this process to select the proposal(s) that will be submitted to the sponsor in response to this solicitation.

Institutional Eligibility: A single organization may submit a maximum of three preliminary proposals as the lead institution. Full proposals are to be submitted only when invited by NSF, and no more than two invitations will be issued to a single organization. There is no limit to participation as a partner institution.

PI Eligibility: Any one individual may be the Principal Investigator (PI) or co-Principal Investigator (co-PI) for no more than one preliminary or full proposal.

The proposal will be prepared and submitted by Sponsored Research Services (SRS).

Proposal Limit: 3

Summary: A vigorous Mid-Scale Innovations Program (MSIP) was recommended by the 2010 Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey, citing "many highly promising projects for achieving diverse and timely science." As described in this solicitation, the Division of Astronomical Sciences conducts a mid-scale program to support a variety of astronomical activities within a cost range up to $30M. This program is formally divided into four subcategories: 1) limited term, self-contained science projects; 2) longer term mid-scale facilities; 3) development investments for future mid-scale and large-scale projects; and 4) community open access capabilities. MSIP will emphasize both strong scientific merit and a well-developed plan for student training and involvement of a diverse workforce in instrumentation, facility development, or data management.

Dates:

October 29, 2019 Deadline for an email of intent including the title of the internal proposal and a one to three sentence description of the project. Send email of intent to limitedsubmissions@tamu.edu
November 5, 2019 Deadline to submit an internal proposal. All proposals for the LSP must be submitted electronically using the e-proposal on-line application system. Be prepared to upload your internal proposal. The sections will include a research plan summary (3 pages max not including references), two-page bio-sketch (per PI), and preliminary budget. The e-proposal site is password protected. Texas A&M principal investigators may use their NetID and password to access the system. If you do not have a NetID, click HERE for help to activate your NetID. You will need your UIN and your date of birth. Once you log-in to e-proposal, choose “Limited Submission Grant” from the Available Grants section. If you have any questions, please contact: shelly.martin@tamu.edu or 979.862.2233.
November 19, 2019 *Target date* for the notifications to PIs of the result of the internal competition.
December 19, 2019 Sponsor deadline for the *required* preliminary proposal.
May 6, 2020 Sponsor deadline for the full proposal *(by invitation only)*

Internal Selection Procedures:

Texas A&M has established a procedure to identify limited submission opportunities and internally select proposals for Texas A&M submissions. Please contact us if you have any questions about the limited submission process.