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Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NSE)

NSF 04-043

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announces a program on collaborative research and education in the area of nanoscale science and engineering. The goal of this program is to support fundamental research and catalyze synergistic science and engineering research and education in emerging areas of nanoscale science and technology, including: biosystems at the nanoscale; nanoscale structures, novel phenomena, and quantum control; nanoscale devices and system architecture; nanoscale processes in the environment; multi-scale, multi-phenomena theory, modeling and simulation at the nanoscale; manufacturing processes at the nanoscale; and studies on the societal and educational implications of scientific and technological advances on the nanoscale. This solicitation will provide support for Nanoscale Interdisciplinary Research Teams (NIRT), Nanoscale Exploratory Research (NER), and Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centers (NSEC).

A related program solicitation will focus on Nanotechnology Science and Engineering Education (NSEE) for FY 2005 which will provide support for four components: Centers for Learning and Teaching in Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NCLT), Informal Science Education in Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NISE), Instructional Materials Development in Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NIMD), and Nanotechnology in Undergraduate Education (NUE). Other research and education projects in nanoscale science and engineering will continue to be supported in the relevant Programs and Divisions.

Cognizant NSF Staff:
Proposals will be reviewed by interdisciplinary NSF-wide panels. Questions concerning the NSE initiative should be addressed to NSF staff members in the appropriate directorate(s), or to program directors in the appropriate area of research and education.

DIRECTORATE FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:
Gerald Selzer, Program Director, Division of Biological Infrastructure, (703) 292-8470, gselzer@nsf.gov

Please see the Program Announcement for a list of cognizant staff in other Directorates.