new NSF announcement for huml possible proposal: NSF 04-537 Humanand Social Dynamics

[cognizor@cognizor.com]

1.  A very interesting new announcement to add to the selections James Landrum 
sent us of possibilities for huml proposals is here enclosed in its entirety.  Before
our online meeting Wed. you may want to look at the full HTML at :

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04537/nsf04537.htm

Interdisciplinary work is encouraged and organization requisites appear to allow our application.
No cost-sharing is required.
Deliverables:  final report and annual reports if multi-year grant; attendance of PI(s) at biennial
HSD conference [location not clear; cost to be included as grant item].

2.  I'm putting together a labeled analysis of the possibles for easier discussion.  It's taking
longer that I thought, so will send this on ahead for you to see.

3.  Happy New Years!
SC


============ http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04537/nsf04537.htm (top section)

 Human and Social Dynamics: Competition for FY 2004 (HSD)
Program Solicitation
NSF 04-537
Replaces Document NSF 03-552
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National Science Foundation
Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
Directorate for Biological Sciences
Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering
Directorate for Education and Human Resources
Directorate for Engineering
Directorate for Geosciences
Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Office of International Science and Engineering
Office of Polar Programs



Letter of Intent Due Date(s) (required):

      March 03, 2004

Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time):

      March 30, 2004

SUMMARY OF PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
General Information

Program Title:

    Human and Social Dynamics: Competition for FY 2004 (HSD) 

Synopsis of Program:

    The Human and Social Dynamics (HSD) priority area aims to foster breakthroughs in knowledge about human action and development as well as organizational, cultural, and societal adaptation and change.  Such a transformation in basic understanding would parallel the explosion of knowledge about the physical and biological worlds that characterized the twentieth century.  HSD aims to increase our collective ability to anticipate the complex consequences of change; to better understand the dynamics of human and social behavior at all levels, including that of the human mind; to better understand the cognitive and social structures that create and define change; and to help people and organizations better manage profound or rapid change.  Accomplishing these goals requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach across the sciences, engineering, and education, including the development of infrastructure that can support such efforts. 

    The FY 2004 competition will include three topical emphasis areas (Agents of Change; Dynamics of Human Behavior; and Decision Making and Risk) and three resource-related emphasis areas (Spatial Social Science; Modeling Human and Social Dynamics; and Instrumentation and Data Resource Development).  Support will be provided for research-focused, education-focused, infrastructure-focused, and exploratory projects.

     

Cognizant Program Officer(s):

    * Please see the full text of this funding opportunity for contact information.

Applicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s):

    * 47.074 --- Biological Sciences
    * 47.070 --- Computer and Information Science and Engineering
    * 47.076 --- Education and Human Resources
    * 47.041 --- Engineering
    * 47.050 --- Geosciences
    * 47.049 --- Mathematical and Physical Sciences
    * 47.078 --- Office of Polar Programs
    * 47.075 --- Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences

Eligibility Information

    * Organization Limit:

      Only U.S. organizations may submit proposals for this competition.  Organizations from outside the U.S. may participate as subawardees.

       
    * PI Eligibility Limit: None Specified.
    * Limit on Number of Proposals: None Specified.

Award Information

    * Anticipated Type of Award: Standard or Continuing Grant
    * Estimated Number of Awards: 40 to 60 - About 40 to 60 awards will be made across all emphasis areas, including 16 to 20 research-focused awards, 8 to 14 education-focused awards, 4 to 6 infrastructure-focused awards, and 12 to 20 exploratory awards.
    * Anticipated Funding Amount: $18,000,000 This total for new awards is anticipated to be committed across all emphasis areas, pending availability of funds. Of the $18,000,000, $5,000,000 has been reserved for infrastructure-focused projects.

Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions
A. Proposal Preparation Instructions

    * Letters of Intent: Submission of Letters of Intent is required. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.
    * Full Proposal Preparation Instructions: This solicitation contains information that deviates from the standard Grant Proposal Guide (GPG) proposal preparation guidelines. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.

B. Budgetary Information

    * Cost Sharing Requirements: Cost Sharing is not required.
    * Indirect Cost (F&A) Limitations: Not Applicable.
    * Other Budgetary Limitations: Not Applicable.

C. Due Dates

    * Letters of Intent (required):
            March 03, 2004
    * Full Proposal Deadline Date(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time):
            March 30, 2004

Proposal Review Information

    * Merit Review Criteria: National Science Board approved criteria. Additional merit review considerations apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.

Award Administration Information

    * Award Conditions: Standard NSF award conditions apply.
    * Reporting Requirements: Standard NSF reporting requirements apply.