Focus on Recruiting Emerging Climate and Adaptation Scientists and Transformers (FORECAST)
The National Science Foundation is now accepting applications for their FORECAST program. This program invites creative proposals designed to prepare students to enter the work environment and conduct community and partner-engaged science in benefit of society. The goals of the program are to (1) catalyze entrepreneurship and innovation while fostering supportive student cohorts and professional development opportunities that would result in a new generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and scientists trained in “engaged translational research” and aware of governmental processes; (2) increase capacity for master’s degree programs at ERIs to train diverse cohorts of transdisciplinary STEM professionals for a range of research and research-related careers within the workforce; and (3) promote building innovative community flexibility and adaptability to environmental change by fostering community resilience and the translation of core research outcomes for societal benefits.
Funding:
(1) $100,000 over 12 months for FORECAST planning awards
(2) $7.5M over 60 months for Track 1 awards
(3) $4M over 48 months for Track 2 awards
Eligibility:
Track 1:Two- and four-year Institutions of Higher Education (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the U.S. Non-profit, non-academic organizations including, independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities.
Track 2 and FORECAST Planning Grants: Master’s degree-granting Emerging Research Institutions (defined in 42 §USC 18901 as institutions of higher education with an established undergraduate or graduate program that have less than $50,000,000 in Federal research expenditures) that award degrees in STEM disciplines supported by NSF and that are accredited in, and have a campus located in the U.S.
Application Due (by 5pm submitting organization's local time):
Track 1: January 25, 2025
Track 2 and Planning Grant proposals: April 30, 2025
For more information: Contact BRI at grants@brockportresearchinstitute.com or 585-431-3416 or read the Program Solicitation here.