Funding-NSF - Environmental Health and Safety of Nanotechnology; February 19, 2013

Agency Name

National Science Foundation 

Synopsis

he 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:

• Understanding, measuring, mitigating, and preventing adverse effects of nanotechnology on the environment and biological systems

• Nanotechnology environmental health and safety impacts

• Predictive methodology for the interaction of nanoparticles with the environment and with the human body, including predictive approaches for toxicity

• Fate and transport of engineered nanoparticles and their by-products

• Risk assessment and management of the effect of nanomaterials in the environment

NOTE:  For proposals involving any aspect of chemistry, including but not limited to biochemistry or physical chemistry, consider making proposal submissions to this program (1179) with the Proposal Title as:  ‘SusChEM: Name of Your Proposal'.  See SusChEM - New NSF Emphasis Area.  Likewise for proposals involving sustainable engineering.

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.

Additional Program Information - 1179:  (e.g., Areas of Research, Research Highlights, Conferences and Workshops, Program Director Information, etc.)

Announcement Number: PD 13-1179

Due Date: February 19, 2013

Link to Full Announcement

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501030

Contact Information

Barbara Karn

bkarn@nsf.gov

(703) 292-7949