Good afternoon,
Earlier today the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a new initiative to support the launch and scaling of a new generation of independent, mission-driven research organizations focused on high-impact science and technology challenges.
According to NSF, the initiative is intended to expand the range of organizational models used to support federally funded research. It emphasizes interdisciplinary teams, greater operational autonomy than traditional university- or corporate-based labs, and milestone-based funding approaches designed to support sustained progress over time.
The initiative is part of NSF's broader efforts to accelerate scientific discovery, strengthen the connection between research and real-world application, and enable teams to pursue ambitious, complex problems that may not fit easily within existing institutional structures.
As part of the rollout, NSF has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from the research community and will host an informational webinar on December 17.
You can learn more about NSF's announcement at https://www.nsf.gov/news/nsf-announces-new-initiative-launch-scale-new-generation
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Jeffrey M. Cohen, MBA | PhD Candidate
Chief Strategy Officer
INFORMS
jcohen@informs.orglinkedin.com/in/jmcsc
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