Participation by investigators doing mechanistic clinical science is welcomed as well as by investigators doing basic laboratory science. It is recognized that data collection and technology development may be logical and necessary parts for some or all large scale collaborative projects. Both programs are available on the SPA website under Funding Opportunities . The Large-Scale Collaborative Project Awards programs is also posted on the site as a Funding Alert . It does this by supporting the discovery of new knowledge and the enhancement of a skilled workforce.
Industry can outline new technical challenges and assist in the support of academic institutions.
By serving as a catalyst for industry-university partnerships, NSF helps ensure that intellectual capital and emerging technologies are brought together iways that promote economic growth and an improved quality of life. All proposals are accepted throughout the year according to the review process established in each disciplinary program. Note that several divisions have deadlines or target dates for unsolicited proposals.