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ResearchHub Introduces Cryptocurrency-Based Funding Model to Address Traditional Science Grant Challenges

ResearchHub Introduces Cryptocurrency-Based Funding Model to Address Traditional Science Grant Challenges

ResearchHub Introduces Cryptocurrency-Based Funding Model to Address Traditional Science Grant Challenges
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NSF Research Experiences for Teachers Program Maintains Annual Deadline Amidst Broader Funding Changes

NSF Research Experiences for Teachers Program Maintains Annual Deadline Amidst Broader Funding Changes

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science program is accepting proposals for RET Sites with a hard annual deadline of October 14, 2026. This contrasts with the NSF's recent decision to shift many of its core disciplinary solicitations, totaling over $1.5 billion, to a 'Proposals Accepted Anytime' model, abolishing fixed submission calendars. The RET program, governed by solicitation NSF 24-503, remains outside this consolidation. The program funds approximately nine Site awards annually, with each capped at $600,000 over three years. However, the solicitation also highlights a less competitive 'Supplement' track, allowing existing NSF award holders to request additional funds (up to $15,000 per teacher) to bring K-14 educators into their labs, a mechanism often overlooked by eligible Principal Investigators (PIs).
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Binghamton University Faculty Secure NSF Grant to Introduce High School Students to Geoarchaeology

Binghamton University Faculty Secure NSF Grant to Introduce High School Students to Geoarchaeology

Binghamton University faculty have been awarded a three-year, $730,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This funding will support a project aimed at engaging rural high school students and educators in geoarchaeology through remote-sensing techniques. The initiative seeks to address the growing demand for a skilled workforce in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by exposing young individuals to potential career paths in these fields. The project will involve students and educators investigating local archaeological sites within their own communities, utilizing non-invasive geophysical and remote sensing technologies such as drone-mounted magnetometry and ground-penetrating radar. These sites will primarily date back to the 19th century. Each summer during the grant period, 20 high school students and six educators, including school teachers and non-formal educators from local museums, libraries, and community groups, will participate in a two-week program. This program will ...
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National Science Foundation Invests in Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Technologies to Boost U.S. Microelectronics Leadership

National Science Foundation Invests in Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Technologies to Boost U.S. Microelectronics Leadership

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has launched a new initiative, the NSF Ecosystem for Low-dimensional Electronics: Growth, Assembly, Nanoelectronics, and Translation (NSF ELEGANT) program. This program aims to transition low-dimensional semiconductor technologies from laboratory demonstrations into practical platforms for U.S. manufacturers. The goal is to develop and deploy advanced microelectronics, which are crucial for next-generation capabilities in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and advanced communications. Erwin Gianchandani, NSF Assistant Director for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, stated that the program focuses on de-risking advanced microelectronics manufacturing technology to encourage industry adoption. Industry participation is central to the program's design, with progress validated by industry partners at each stage to ensure the technologies are ready for manufacturing. The ELEGANT program addresses the challenge that current microelectronics manuf...
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AACRAO Joins Coalition Objecting to Proposed Federal Grantmaking Changes

AACRAO Joins Coalition Objecting to Proposed Federal Grantmaking Changes

The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) has joined over 50 higher education organizations in expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) 'uniform guidance.' This guidance serves as the regulatory framework for federal grantmaking. The OMB's proposed rule is anticipated to affect all recipients of federal grant funding, including institutions of higher education. The coalition argues that these changes would undermine the fairness and established evaluation methods currently used in the award process. The community letter emphasizes the importance of awarding research funding based on merit and raises fears that the proposed rule deviates from this principle, which could consequently weaken the nation's economic strength and its ability to compete globally.
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Congressman Morelle Commends University of Rochester's NSF OPAL Project Advancement

Congressman Morelle Commends University of Rochester's NSF OPAL Project Advancement

Congressman Joe Morelle has praised the University of Rochester for a significant milestone in the NSF OPAL project, which has advanced to a construction-ready design phase. The project, led by the University of Rochester, received initial funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to support this final design phase, with potential funding reaching up to $13.7 million. This funding is a crucial step towards the construction of a proposed two-beam, high-peak-power facility at the university, which is anticipated to become the world's most powerful laser system. The NSF OPAL project aims to provide a unique research environment, enabling the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) to lead in cutting-edge research and technology. It will focus on advancing high-shot-rate laser systems, integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into facility operations, and training the next generation of laser scientists and engineers. The project is a multi-institutional effort involving the Univers...
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NSF Renews $37.5 Million Grant for Duke University-Led Quantum Research Institute

NSF Renews $37.5 Million Grant for Duke University-Led Quantum Research Institute

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has renewed its funding for the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (NSF RQS), an initiative co-led by Duke University, the University of Maryland, and Princeton University. The new five-year award is expected to total $37.5 million, marking a significant new phase in quantum simulation research. This institute, based at the Duke Quantum Center, focuses on advancing quantum simulation, which is considered a promising application of quantum computing. These specialized simulators are designed to model complex quantum systems that are beyond the capabilities of conventional computers. The renewed award will expand the institute’s scientific and educational programs and strengthen collaborations among universities, federal laboratories, and industry partners. Harvard University will also join the existing collaboration, which includes Yale University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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National Science Foundation Activates America's Most Powerful Laser for Extreme Matter Research

National Science Foundation Activates America's Most Powerful Laser for Extreme Matter Research

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has initiated full-power operations of the NSF Zettawatt-Equivalent Ultrashort pulse laser System (NSF ZEUS), investing $33 million into this scientific facility. NSF ZEUS is now the highest-power laser in the U.S., designed to explore extreme states of matter. Over the next five years, the facility will host numerous research teams conducting hundreds of experiments. The laser's intensity is comparable to the average power of all sunlight on the U.S. in a single day, concentrated into an area smaller than a human hair. These experiments aim to create extreme conditions similar to those found in black holes and exploding stars within a controlled laboratory environment. The data collected is expected to expand understanding in quantum physics and astrophysics.
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MIT Researchers Develop Neuron-Mimicking Polymer Devices for Energy-Efficient Edge Computing

MIT Researchers Develop Neuron-Mimicking Polymer Devices for Energy-Efficient Edge Computing

Researchers at MIT have developed tiny mechanical devices using soft polymers that mimic the firing behavior of neurons in the brain. These devices leverage the unique mechanical response of polymers at the nanoscale to process and remember information. By sandwiching a thin film of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) between two metal electrodes, the researchers created a 'nano-spring' that balances adhesive forces, allowing for controlled and reversible nanoscale mechanical reconfiguration. When voltage is applied, the metal plates compress the PDMS, altering the electrical current. The viscoelastic nature of PDMS enables the devices to dynamically remember the history of applied forces and voltages, converting this history into an electrical response, similar to how neurons accumulate charge and fire. This innovation integrates computing and memory within a single nanoscale device, minimizing the need for external components and leading to high energy efficiency and a compact footprint.
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Michigan State University Team to Study Alaskan Fault System for Tsunami Risk

Michigan State University Team to Study Alaskan Fault System for Tsunami Risk

A team from Michigan State University, led by Associate Professor Songqiao "Shawn" Wei, is launching a project to study the underwater fault system in the Alaskan-Aleutian subduction zone. This area was the origin of a massive tsunami in 1946 that impacted Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon, despite being caused by a relatively small earthquake. The research involves deploying waterproof seismometers on the Pacific Ocean floor near Alaska for approximately 15 months. These sensors will record vibrations from tectonic plates, providing data on how the fault system is currently behaving. The project is funded by a National Science Foundation grant and involves a partnership with the University of Hawaii. The goal is to understand why the 1946 event occurred and to assess the current risk of future earthquakes and tsunamis in the region. The team will analyze the collected data to gain insights into the dynamics of the Pacific and North American plates.
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Research Solutions Integrates Article Galaxy Plugin into ChatGPT for Enhanced AI-Assisted Scientific Research

Research Solutions Integrates Article Galaxy Plugin into ChatGPT for Enhanced AI-Assisted Scientific Research

Research Solutions Integrates Article Galaxy Plugin into ChatGPT for Enhanced AI-Assisted Scientific Research
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Scientists challenge US NIH grant screening as unconstitutional

Scientists challenge US NIH grant screening as unconstitutional

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A group of scientists filed a class-action lawsuit on Wednesday against the U.S.