Mid-Career Advancement
The MCA program offers an opportunity for scientists and engineers at the mid-career stage (see restrictions under Additional Eligibility Information) to substantively enhance and advance theirresearch program and career trajectory. Mid-career scientists are at a critical career transition stage where they need to adva
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | 22-603 |
| Posted date | 06/11/2022 |
| Application deadline | Mar 01, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Award ceiling | none |
| Award floor | none |
| Estimated total funding | 18,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 45 |
| Who can apply | *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 47.076, 47.075, 47.083, 47.050, 47.074 |
| Description | The MCA program offers an opportunity for scientists and engineers at the mid-career stage (see restrictions under Additional Eligibility Information) to substantively enhance and advance theirresearch program and career trajectory. Mid-career scientists are at a critical career transition stage where they need to advance their research programs to ensure long-term productivity and creativity but are often constrained by service, teaching, or other activities that limit the amount of time devoted to research. The MCA program provides protected time, resources, and the means to gain new skills through synergistic and mutually beneficial partnerships, typically at an institution other than the candidate's home institution. Partners from outside the Principal Investigator's (PI) own subdiscip |
| Agency contact | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/341086 |