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Focused Research Hubs in Theoretical Physics
Focused Research Hubs in Theoretical Physics (FRHTP) are designed to enhance significant breakthroughs at an intellectual frontier of physics by providing resources beyond those available to individual investigators, so as to promote a collaborative approach to a focused topic while promoting the preparation
of scientists at the beginning of their independent scientific careers.
Although interdisciplinary aspects may be included, the bulk of the effort must fall within the purview of the Division of Physics.
The successful hub will demonstrate:
(1) the potential to advance science; (2) the enhancement of the development of early career scientists; (3) a synergy or value-added rationale that justifies a group approach.
The FRHTP will be funded for an initial duration of five years.
The intent is that the research topics proposed are at the stage that the scientific goals of the hub can be achieved in the first five years of the project.
The FRHTP awards will provide support only for postdoctoral researchers and hub-related activities.
The FRHTP are not intended to provide additional support for senior personnel (individual PIs), graduate or undergraduate students.
Instead, the FRHTP is intended to support postdoctoral researchers and enable collaborative interactions via support for travel, collaboration meetings and workshops.
Topics for the FY16 competition:
Proposals may only be submitted in the specific topic(s) listed in this solicitation, which define particular areas in theoretical physics in which the Division of Physics sees a need for a focused research hub and has reserved budget resources from the core programs that would be impacted by such a hub.
Future versions of this solicitation will allow response on different theoretical physics topics.
It is expected that one award will be funded in each hub topic.
The specific hub topics for this solicitation are:
Although interdisciplinary aspects may be included, the bulk of the effort must fall within the purview of the Division of Physics.
The successful hub will demonstrate:
(1) the potential to advance science; (2) the enhancement of the development of early career scientists; (3) a synergy or value-added rationale that justifies a group approach.
The FRHTP will be funded for an initial duration of five years.
The intent is that the research topics proposed are at the stage that the scientific goals of the hub can be achieved in the first five years of the project.
The FRHTP awards will provide support only for postdoctoral researchers and hub-related activities.
The FRHTP are not intended to provide additional support for senior personnel (individual PIs), graduate or undergraduate students.
Instead, the FRHTP is intended to support postdoctoral researchers and enable collaborative interactions via support for travel, collaboration meetings and workshops.
Topics for the FY16 competition:
Proposals may only be submitted in the specific topic(s) listed in this solicitation, which define particular areas in theoretical physics in which the Division of Physics sees a need for a focused research hub and has reserved budget resources from the core programs that would be impacted by such a hub.
Future versions of this solicitation will allow response on different theoretical physics topics.
It is expected that one award will be funded in each hub topic.
The specific hub topics for this solicitation are:
1. Quantum Information Science (QIS)
A QIS focused research hub will support theoretical work to explore quantum applications that will push the frontiers of quantum-based information, transmission, and manipulation within the purview of the Division of Physics.
2. Theoretical Nuclear Physics (TNP)
A TNP focused research hub will support theoretical work in the area of Fundamental Symmetries, Neutrinos, and their applications to Nuclear Astrophysics relevant to research within the purview of the Division of Physics.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
NSF Publication 16-501
Additional Information of Eligibility:
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Universities and Colleges - Universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in, the US acting on behalf of their faculty members.
Such organizations also are referred to as academic in
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf16501
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Date Posted:
2015-10-03
Application Due Date:
2016-01-22
Archive Date:
2016-02-21
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