This solicitation is jointly
sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemistry (CHE) to encourage
synergy and enhance cooperation in examining the life cycles of synthetic
chemicals and materials as they relate to their manufacture, use, transport,
and disposal or recycle. The Networks for Characterizing Chemical Life Cycle
(NCCLCs) will promote development of trans-disciplinary, systems- and
molecular-level understanding of the life cycle of important (relevant)
synthetic chemicals and materials (including nanomaterials)
as these distribute and are potentially altered through use in society and
interaction with the built and natural environments.
Successful NCCLCs will build the
scientific basis and evaluation tools required to understand and predict
potential for manufactured chemicals and materials to impact health and the
environment across the chemical life cycle. Elucidating key aspects of the
chemical/material life cycle and the mechanisms associated with important
changes will require close collaboration from a broad range of scientific disciplines
including: chemistry, toxicology, exposure science, engineering, material
science, geosciences, mathematics, and computer science. Education, workforce
development, and the translation or transfer of basic research results into
social or economic benefits are critical aspects of NCCLC projects. Networks
will develop strong mentoring and training activities (which include broadening
participation elements) for undergraduate and graduate students as well as
postdoctoral associates.
See
the complete solicitation for additional details and requirements: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13524/nsf13524.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
Limit
on Number of Proposals per Organization: 1
Internal
Competition: Because
NSF limits an institution to only one NSMDS proposal, the University of
Kentucky has established an internal selection process. Individuals
interested in submitting a proposal are to submit the following material
electronically to the Office of the Vice President for Research at limitedsubmissions@uky.edu and to
their Associate Dean for Research by Monday, January 28, 2013:
•
The
names and departments of the Principal Investigator, project personnel,
partners, and collaborators;
•
Title
the proposal EPA/NSF Networks for Characterizing Chemical Life Cycle and
provide a brief summary of the proposed network, including the research and education
objectives, and the management structure (1-2 p. max).
A committee will be appointed to review the
information and make recommendations as to the University’s submission.
The NSF deadline is March 18, 2013.
Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans