Cost sharing is encouraged.
Equipment should augment current or develop new research capabilities in the technical areas that are identified for this year's competition. Proposals may be submitted under this BAA until September 30, 2003. Equipment proposals and research proposals are to be submitted separately and independently. The topics collectively address nanoelectronics, nanomaterials, and nanobiotechnology. This program supports basic scientific and engineering research and related education to protect the nation's critical infrastructures, primarily for defense but also for civilian applications.