Awards-Environmental Health and Safety of
Nanotechnology; February 17, 2012
Agency
Name
National
Science Foundation
Synopsis
The Environmental
Health and Safety of Nanotechnology (Nano EHS) program provides
support to examine and mitigate the environmental effects
of nanotechnologies. Fundamental research is sought to understand,
evaluate, and lessen the impact of nanotechnology on the environment and
biological systems.
The program
emphasizes engineering principles underlying the environmental health and
safety impacts of nanotechnology. Innovative methods related to clean nanomaterials production processes, waste reduction,
recycling, and industrial ecology of nanotechnology are also of
interest.
Current areas of
support include:
Current areas of
support for this program do not include biomedical and nanotoxicology
topics involving clinical trials.
The duration of unsolicited
awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for
the program is $100,000. Proposals requesting a substantially higher
amount than this, without prior consultation with the Program Director,
may be returned without review.
Innovative proposals
outside of these specific interest areas can be considered. However,
prior to submission, it is recommended that the PI contact the Program Director
to avoid the possibility of the proposal being returned without review.
Announcement
Number:
PD 12-1179
Due
Date: February
17, 2012
Link
to Full Announcement
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501030&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click
Contact
Information
|
Barbara
Karn |
(703)
292-7949 |