Funding-Limited Submission – NSF EarthScope National Office (ESNO) NSF 10-576; July 15, 2010

This solicitation calls for proposals to establish a community-based EarthScope National Office.  The Office will foster and support integrated science, education, outreach, and related activities for the EarthScope program; facilitate and coordinate EarthScope scientific planning and education and outreach activities; facilitate collaborative research; and when necessary, form scientific responses to “events” in EarthScope topics and/or regions of interest.

Additional Information and Program Solicitation:

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5618&org=EAR

Internal Selection Process

Because an institution may submit only one proposal, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process. Researchers interested in submitting a proposal are to submit the following materials electronically to the Office of the Vice President for Research at vpr@email.uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Wednesday, July 15, 2010:

· Title of project and the names and departments of the principal investigator, key personnel, and any partners;

· A brief description of the proposed project including its goals and activities. (1-2 pages);

The Vice President for Research will appoint a committee to review the material and make recommendations as to the University’s applicant. The NSF deadline for full proposals is October 1, 2010. Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663).