Fund Details
NSF 23-610 National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research/ Group 1: AI for Astronomical Sciences
Program Number
NSF 23-610
Award Duration
Four to five years
Sponsor Name
National Science Foundation
Nominations Available to Institution
2
Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline
10/31/2023

Brief Description:

The primary goal of an AI Institute in Astronomy is to bring together astronomy and AI experts to tackle important challenges in these two domains. An AI Institute will serve as a hub and resource for the broader astronomical community by making tools publicly available and by promoting the education and training of the astronomical community in AI methods.

Harvard University, as a single institution, is limited to submitting two, (2), proposals in response to this call. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating an internal application and review process for interested applicants.

Description:

The primary goal of an AI Institute in Astronomy is to bring together astronomy and AI experts to tackle important challenges in these two domains. An AI Institute will serve as a hub and resource for the broader astronomical community by making tools publicly available and by promoting the education and training of the astronomical community in AI methods.

Harvard University, as a single institution, is limited to submitting two, (2), pre-proposals in response to the three, (3), themes outlined in NSF 23-610. The application associated with this description concerns theme 1: AI for Astronomical Sciences. 

Applicants looking to apply to theme 2: AI for Discovery in Materials Research, or theme 3, Strengthening AI, may locate that application here, https://bit.ly/3DHByg0

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating an internal application, review and selection process for applications submitted to all themes.

Theme 1 proposals can address any relevant combination of AI use cases. Examples of use cases, (non prescriptive), are available on pg.8 of the RFP.

Indirect Cost (F&A) Limitations:
Group, or theme, 1 projects (AI for Astronomical Sciences), will be jointly funded with the Simons Foundation. Half of the total allowed budget (up to $10M) must be prepared by following the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide, (PAPPG), and the other half of the budget, (again, up to $10M) must be prepared by following instructions from the Simons Foundation. Note that the Simons Foundation has a specific indirect cost rate policy. Additional information is available on the Simons Foundation website.

Application Information:

Applicants will be asked the following (this information will be displayed on each applicant's individual electronic dashboard)
  • Proposal Title
  • Project Summary, 500 words max.
  • Keywords relevant to the proposal, up to 6
  • Project Period
  • Total funding requested
    Note:
    The Simons Foundation is committed to co-funding Institutes in Theme 1. Institutes funded in partnership with the Simons Foundation will receive two separate awards of up to $10M, one in the form of a cooperative agreement at NSF to be administered under the Program in accordance with standard NSF policies and procedures, and one award from the Simons Foundation  in accordance with the Simons Foundation award procedures using standard Simons Foundation award terms, conditions and reporting requirements
  • PI Biosketch, 3 page limit
  • Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources statement, 1 page, max.
  • Co-PI and/or other senior personnel Biosketch, 3 page limit, as applicable

Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

This competition is enabled for Proxy applicants. Before beginning an application, Proxies will be asked to locate their Principal Investigator in HUFP. If your PI is not registered in HUFP, please ask them to create their profile using their HarvardKey. Proxies should never “add user” in HUFP.


For additional information please reference the NSF 23-610 RFP

Applicants with questions should contact the Research Development team at the school where they hold a primary appointment.


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      Type of Competition
      • Limited Submission
        Begin Accepting Applications Date:
        8/08/2023
        Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
        9/10/2023 11:59 PM