The FY 2002 Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program solicitation is
now available on the NSF web site at:
http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?nsf01171
DEADLINE for submission of proposals is: 24 January 2002
Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program:
Instrument Development and Acquisition
Program Solicitation
NSF-01-171
SYNOPSIS OF PROGRAM
The MRI program is designed to increase access to scientific and
engineering equipment for research and research training in our Nation's
academic insititutions. The program seeks to improve the quality and
expand the scope of research and research training in science and
engineering, and to foster the integration of research and education by
providing instrumentation for research-intensive learning environments.
The MRI program encourages the development and acquisition of research
instrumentation for shared use across academic departments, among research
institutions, and in concert with private sector partners.
The MRI program assists in the acquisition or development of major
research instrumentation by U.S. institutions that is, in general, too
costly for support through other NSF programs. The maintenance and
technical support associated with these instruments is also supported.
Proposals may be for a single instrument, a large system of instruments,
or multiple instruments that share a common or specific research focus.
See the NSF web site for more information on this program at: