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CONTACT(S)

SCOPE

The purpose of this program is to:

1. enable research and education at the forefront of science and engineering via the establishment of high performance (45mbits per second or greater) Internet connections to a national research network;               
2. prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers, and other researchers, especially individuals in traditionally underserved groups, to use advanced networking in support of discovery, learning and innovation.

Institutions in EPSCoR (http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/epscor/) states as well as minority serving institutions are encouraged to submit to this program.

Note:  One-day workshops on proposal writing for this program will be held prior to the deadline date.  Contact the Cognizant Program Officer for more information.

NSF Document: NSF 03-529

Abstracts of Awards
Advanced Networking Resources
Other potential funding sources

Additional Information

Significant Changes from Previous Announcements

• The program focus extends beyond research to include aspects of advanced networking education for graduate and/or undergraduate students, particularly those in underserved areas.
• A portion of the award may be used to purchase equipment (e.g., a small cluster of computers) that will directly enable research and education.
• A portion of the award may be used to purchase equipment (e.g., a small cluster of computers) that will directly enable research and education:
  • Discovery Enabled by the Network Connection
  • Network Engineering Plan
  • Sustainability Plan
  • Education and Training Plan
  • Extension Plan (for use beyond early adopters)

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