NSF and the Romanian Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI) Lead Agency Opportunity in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Supports joint U.S.–Romanian research in mathematical and physical sciences through a unified proposal and review process, fostering international collaboration in NSF and UEFISCDI core program areas.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: September 6, 2024 (Expression of Interest strongly recommended 60 days prior to program deadline)
Funding Amounts: No separate funds; typical award size/duration per NSF MPS core program; Romanian team: up to 1,200,000 RON (~$260,000), 24–48 months
Summary: Supports joint U.S.–Romanian research in mathematical and physical sciences via a single, unified proposal and review process.
Key Information: Two-stage process: Expression of Interest required before full proposal; proposals must fit within NSF MPS and UEFISCDI core programs.
Description
This opportunity is a partnership between the U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS) and Romania's Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI). The program is designed to foster collaborative research between U.S. and Romanian teams in mathematical and physical sciences by streamlining the submission and review process: a single, jointly-prepared proposal is submitted for unified merit review. The initiative aims to reduce administrative barriers, enable interdisciplinary and disciplinary projects, and support research that aligns with the missions of both agencies.
Proposals must fit within the core programs of both NSF/MPS and UEFISCDI. Both agencies fund the work of their respective national teams, and the process emphasizes responsible conduct of research, data protection, and coordinated funding decisions.
