All research proposals submitted under this initiative must be collaborative, of potential mutual benefit to the two countries, and be submitted by U.S. researchers to NSF and by Brazilian researchers to CNPq. What to Submit Proposals should describe the project in sufficient detail to enable evaluation by experts in the technical areas involved, provide a rationale for the international collaboration, and identify clearly the role of the participants from the United States of America and Brazil and their respective contributions to the project. In addition, a page should be included after the cover page identifying clearly the Brazilian counterparts. A statement indicating that a corresponding proposal is being submitted to CNPq in Brazil. Once granted access, the SRO can submit the proposal to NSF using FastLane.
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Proposal Review Process Proposals will be subjected to standard merit review following the corresponding agency guidelines and reporting process. Similarly, a proposal declined by NSF will have its Brazilian counterpart proposal declined as well. Deadline Proposals submitted under this announcement must be received at NSF by the first Friday in October of each year. NSF 96-14, International Opportunities for Scientists and Engineers. The Foundation provides awards for research and education in the sciences and engineering.