Contemporary Concerns: AI, Research Ethics, and the NSF RFI
Oct. 22, 2024—Last month, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) issued a request for information (RFI) regarding Section 10343 of the CHIPS and Science Act, which directs the agency to […]
READ MOREThe Power of Peer Review: Propelling Partnerships and Professional Growth
Sept. 24, 2024—Many government agencies use a peer review process to identify the most promising grant proposals for funding. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) alone relies on volunteers for […]
READ MOREPioneering Partnerships: NSF and Industry Forge New Collaborations in Sustainable Polymers
May 14, 2024—Two weeks ago, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) published a new program solicitation, Molecular Foundations for Sustainability: Sustainable Polymers Enabled by Emerging Data Analytics (MFS-SPEED). This unique […]
READ MOREUIDP Town Hall: Analysis and Winning Characteristics of the NSF Engines Inaugural Class
This town hall will offer analysis and discussion of characteristics of successful applicants and lessons learned from the inaugural NSF Engines competition and other place-based innovation programs. This town hall is for UIDP member representatives only.
READ MOREUnifying Efforts: Key Findings from the NSF Industry Partnerships Summit
March 5, 2024—How can government agencies expand research collaboration with industry? Answering that question was the impetus behind a groundbreaking meeting in April 2023, when UIDP convened over 60 science […]
READ MOREAssessing & Building Innovation Ecosystems Workshop, The George Washington University
Learn more about developing impactful innovation ecosystems and applying and winning funding from programs such as the NSF Regional Innovation Engine, Economic Development Administration Tech Hub, or other large-scale programs.
READ MOREAssessing and Building Innovation Ecosystems Workshop, K-State Olathe
Learn more about developing impactful innovation ecosystems and applying and winning funding from programs such as the NSF Regional Innovation Engine, Economic Development Administration Tech Hub, or other large-scale programs.
READ MORETipping the Scales: NSF’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships
Sept. 26, 2023—The United States’ National Science Foundation (NSF) is perhaps the most well-known funder of research in the United States, funding about 25% of all federal support to U.S. […]
READ MOREBeyond Borders: Multinational Collaborations for Global Impact
July 10, 2023 — Across the globe, leaders are realizing the value of collaborative research to advance discoveries that can change the world for the better. Multinational research funding offers […]
READ MOREOptimizing Impact: Assessing Innovation Ecosystems
June 26, 2023 — In today’s rapidly evolving R&D landscape, being part of a blossoming innovation ecosystem holds significant appeal. Often anchored by one or more universities or knowledge centers […]
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