NSF CISE Research Infrastructure Program. The CISE Research Infrastructure Program is designed to aid in the establishment, enhancement and operation of major experimental facilities planned to support all of the research areas in the CISE Directorate. A primary objective of this program is to stimulate experimental work in CISE-research, as measured by increased scientific activity and increased participation in research of both faculty and graduate students. It also provides assistance to activities for integration of research and education.
Support is provided for equipment, software, maintenance, and appropriate technical support staff.
Only one proposal per institution will be accepted in any one year. The Office of Research Services requests preliminary proposals of no more than three to five pages, including project costs and cost-sharing plans. Substantial cost-sharing is required and it is important to note that this will be the responsibility of the college or school or center. Cost-sharing must be detailed in the preliminary proposal. Four copies of the preliminary proposal should be delivered to the Office of Research Services, Scholes Hall, Room 102.