Special Guidelines for Submitting Collaborative Proposals under the National Science Foundation and Czech Science Foundation Collaborative Research Opportunities
This NSF grant funds joint U.S.-Czech research in AI, nanotechnology, plasma science, and cybersecurity, requiring integrated, collaborative proposals reviewed through a single NSF-led process.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (EOI) | February 1, 2027 (EOI) | June 1, 2027 (EOI)
Funding Amounts: Award sizes vary by NSF directorate; typically $400,000–$500,000 total for 3–4 years (see below for details).
Summary: Supports collaborative research between U.S. and Czech teams in AI, nanotechnology, plasma science, and cybersecurity through a single NSF-led review process.
Key Information: Expression of Interest (EOI) required before full proposal; U.S. and Czech teams must jointly develop proposals.
Description
This opportunity enables collaborative research between U.S. and Czech investigators in artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, plasma science, and cybersecurity & privacy. Under a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Czech Science Foundation (GACR), proposals are submitted under a lead agency model—NSF serves as the lead for review and funding decisions, with GACR funding the Czech component. Projects must demonstrate truly integrated, jointly developed research, with clear delineation of roles and budgets for both U.S. and Czech teams. Proposals are evaluated using standard NSF merit review criteria and must align with participating NSF programs and GACR calls.
