International Research Network Connections

 

The International Research Network Connections (IRNC) program supports high-performance network connectivity required by international science and engineering research and education collaborations involving the NSF research community. NSF expects to make 1-2 awards to link U.S. research networks with peer networks in Europe and Africa and leverage existing international network connectivity. High-performance network connections funded by this program are intended to support science and engineering research and education applications, and preference will be given to solutions that provide the best economy of scale and demonstrate the ability to support the largest communities of interest with the broadest services. Funded projects will assist the U.S. research and education community by enabling state-of-the-art international network services and access to increased collaboration and data services. Through extended international network connections, additional research and production network services will be enabled, complementing those currently offered or planned by domestic research networks.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
16-523
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: National Science Foundation
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
2
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Universities and Colleges - Universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in, the US acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic in
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
03/17/2016
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
NSF grants.gov support
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
Website Address
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf16523
E-mail Address
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$3,600,000.00

 


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