[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov)

Archived (no future deadlines)

Not specified; award amounts vary by project and year.

Supports research to improve decision making and operational effectiveness in service enterprises through novel analytical and computational methodologies.

This program is archived; see [NSF PD 19-006Y](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/oe-operations-engineering/pd19-006y) for the current version.

--- ## Description This program supported research focused on decision making in the design, planning, and operation of service enterprises—including commercial, nonprofit, and institutional organizations—with the aim of enhancing their effectiveness and reducing costs. Projects were expected to be grounded in relevant, real-world applications and to develop innovative analytical or computational methods of broad interest. Key topics included: - Healthcare operations and medical decision making - Policies and incentives in healthcare, energy, and public service - Financial engineering and risk management - Transportation and humanitarian logistics - National security Research that leveraged diverse and rich data sources to support decision making was particularly encouraged. --- ## Due Dates - This program is archived and not accepting proposals. - For current opportunities, refer to the [latest program version (PD 19-006Y)](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/oe-operations-engineering/pd19-006y). --- ## Funding Amount - No specific funding amounts or ceilings were listed for this program. - Award sizes and durations varied by project and were determined based on merit and scope. - No cost-sharing or matching was required. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all types of applicants (unrestricted), including: - Universities and colleges - Nonprofit and for-profit organizations - Government agencies - Other entities as eligible under NSF guidelines --- ## Application Process - Proposals had to be submitted in accordance with the NSF [Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1). - Applications were evaluated for intellectual merit and broader impacts. - For current submission requirements and guidance, consult the [current program solicitation](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/oe-operations-engineering/pd19-006y). --- ## Additional Information - This program is no longer active; researchers should refer to the successor program for new opportunities. - Awards made under this program can be reviewed via the [NSF Award Search](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=178700&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results). - NSF has implemented a standard 15% indirect cost rate for certain awards; see the [policy notice](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/document/indirect-cost-rate). --- ## External Links - [Archived Program Description (PD-10-1787)](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13343) - [Successor Program (PD 19-006Y)](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/oe-operations-engineering/pd19-006y) - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359468) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |----------------|--------------------------------|---------------| | Diwakar Gupta | [dgupta@nsf.gov](mailto:dgupta@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-7902 | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | |

Service Enterprise Systems

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