This NSF announcement is about "processes through which investments in
science and engineering (S&E) research are transformed into social and
economic outcomes." Environmental Policy can induce innovation, or not,
so it might be relevant to the research of some of you. Thanks. Don
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Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:46:09 -0500 (EST)
From: Rob Shannon <rshannon_at_nber.org>
To: ls_at_nber.org, prod_at_nber.org, criw_at_nber.org
Subject: SciSIP Solicitation
>
>
>The solicitation is available at
>
>http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08520/nsf08520.htm
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>All proposals submitted to the Science of Science and Innovation Policy
>competition must identify one or more of the three emphasis areas
>described in the solicitation --Models, Tools or Data. Research
>projects that involve two of these emphasis areas are encouraged. A
>primary area of emphasis must be identified. Researchers are
>particularly encouraged to submit proposals that focus on the
>development of science metrics and datasets, as well as use virtual
>organizations or collaboratories.
>
>The program expects to make 5 to 20 SciSIP awards in FY 2008. These
>awards will typically be for three years, with total award sizes
>(including indirect costs) not to exceed $400,000. This maximum is the
>total for the project; it is not a yearly maximum. Additional funding
>could be made available if the project involves major data collection
>and if appropriate justification for the funds is given in the proposal.
>These estimates are subject to the availability of funds. Additional
>funds are anticipated in future years. At least $7,000,000 is expected
>for awards.
Received on Wed Jan 30 2008 - 14:35:33 EST
