The announcement below is for funding opportunities with limitations on the number of submissions. As a result there will be an internal competition to determine who from Mason can apply. If you wish to apply, please take note of the internal deadline for the program. Specific information about this deadline and other limited submission opportunities can be found at http://researchdev.gmu.edu/limited-submission-grants-programs-deadlines/. Stephen Nash -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Limited Submission Opportunities - November 27, 2017 Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:27:07 +0000 From: Rebekah K Hersch <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: Rebekah K Hersch <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Dear Colleagues, The new limited submission opportunity is noted below and listed on the Research Development webpage. I have also included a brief summary in the attachment. Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (NSF INCLUDES): Design and Development Launch Pilots <https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17522/nsf17522.pdf>__ National Science Foundation Due: REQUIRED PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL: February 14, 2018 Submission of a preliminary proposal is required for Design and Development Launch Pilots. Full Design and Development Launch Pilot proposals may be submitted by invitation only after the review of the preliminary proposal is completed. NSF INCLUDES is a comprehensive national initiative designed to enhance U.S. leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) discoveries and innovations focused on NSF's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and broadening participation in these fields. NSF INCLUDES Design and Development Launch Pilots: Two-year pilot projects that explore the feasibility of bold, innovative ways for solving a broadening participation challenge in STEM. GMU Internal Deadline: January 10, 2018 Budget: Up to $300,000 Internal applications should include the following: Project title Applicant name List of Co-investigator(s) if applicable Project Summary (up to 3 pages) Please include elements noted in the Preliminary Proposal Application Instructions of the solicitation including. These include: Broader Impacts and Intellectual Merit, Vision, Partnerships, Goals and Metrics, Leadership and Communication, and Potential for Expansion Submit to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Specific information about this deadline and other limited submission opportunities can be found at http://researchdev.gmu.edu/limited-submission-grants-programs-deadlines/ If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Best regards, Rebekah Rebekah K. Hersch, Ph.D. Associate Director for Research Development Office of Research Development, Integrity, and Assurance George Mason University 703-993-5940 [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>