FOA-NSF 2026 Idea Machine; October 26, 2018
Agency
National Science Foundation
Description
If you've ever had an idea about how the National Science Foundation (NSF) could transform fundamental research, a huge window of opportunity is about to open. From Aug. 31, 2018 through Oct. 26, 2018, the foundation will open the entry window for its first-ever NSF 2026 Idea Machine, a competition that gives entrants a chance to help inform the agenda for basic research, through the Nation's 250th anniversary in 2026 and beyond.
NSF is looking for fresh ideas -- large in scope and different from what the foundation already does. These ideas should address compelling challenges in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). On Aug. 31, the NSF 2026 Idea Machine website will be updated with full rules and guidelines, and a portal for submitting entries. NSF 2026 is one of the agency's 10 Big Ideas for Future NSF Investments.
How big can your proposed idea be? NSF wants ideas for broad areas of research that would require a long-term commitment--10 years or more-- and potentially transform a research area through new explorations and creative inquiry.
A submission to the Idea Machine should be ambitious. It should be an idea that contributes to NSF's mission to support basic research in a way that ultimately fuels the nation's economy, enhances its security and sustains U.S. global leadership in science and engineering. Progress toward addressing research in that area should have a significant impact on science and society.
Announcement Number
18-070
Closing Date
October 26, 2018
Link to Full Announcement
Contact Information
Rob Margetta
(703) 292-2663