Multilateral Partnerships Leveraging Excellence
Promoting international research collaboration on urgent global challenges through the MultiPLEx program, supporting diverse partnerships leveraging excellence worldwide.
Funder: National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted anytime
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $200,000 (up to 3 years); total program funding: ~$2.5M
Summary: Supports U.S. research teams in visionary, international multilateral partnerships addressing urgent global challenges through collaboration with at least two countries outside the U.S.
Key Information: Proposals must fall outside the scope of existing OISE or directorate programs; only U.S. teams are funded by NSF.
Description
The MultiPLEx program, administered by the National Science Foundation's Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE), aims to accelerate progress on grand research and societal challenges that require international, multilateral collaboration. The program supports ambitious, visionary research partnerships that leverage the strengths of U.S. researchers and at least two international partners from different countries. Projects should address urgent global or regional issues—such as critical and emerging technologies, climate, health, or other societal challenges—where a multilateral approach is essential for impactful results.
MultiPLEx also seeks to advance understanding of effective multilateral collaboration, encouraging diverse participation from U.S. institutions and individuals. The program funds only the U.S. research team; international partners are expected to secure their own funding.
