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| Initial Amendment Date: | January 28, 2022 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | January 28, 2022 |
| Award Number: | 2213829 |
| Award Instrument: | Standard Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Chinonye Nnakwe
cwhitley@nsf.gov (703)292-8458 OIA OIA-Office of Integrative Activities O/D Office Of The Director |
| Start Date: | February 1, 2022 |
| End Date: | July 31, 2022 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $99,114.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $99,114.00 |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
51 COLLEGE RD DURHAM NH US 03824-2620 (603)862-2172 |
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51 COLLEGE RD SERVICE BLDG 107 Durham NH US 03824-3585 |
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| NSF Program(s): | EPSCoR RII: Track-1 |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.083 |
ABSTRACT
This planning proposal, submitted by University of Hampshire (UNH) is focused in conducting three workshops and a leadership team retreat to mature the selected project concept and team, using a collaborative, inclusive approach to proposal development and project implementation, and a long-range plan to sustain the project activities. Activities will focus on capacity building, engaging the full allotment of state partners and resources, improving team science approaches, and proactively planning for sustainability and success. The selection process resulted on the topic of Microbiome Science Enabled through Environmental Genomic Approaches, which is properly aligned with the New Hampshire University Research and Industry Plan (NHURIP).
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
PROJECT OUTCOMES REPORT
Disclaimer
This Project Outcomes Report for the General Public is displayed verbatim as submitted by the Principal Investigator (PI) for this award. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this Report are those of the PI and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation; NSF has not approved or endorsed its content.
The purpose of this planning grant was to gather information and develop materials to assist a leadership team in the preparation of a proposal to NSF EPSCoR for a Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-1 award. The goal of these activities was to mature the project concept and team, using a collaborative, inclusive approach to proposal development and project implementation, and a long-range plan to sustain the project activities.
Four facilitated workshops were held: 1) Capacity Mapping, to build a shared understanding of the interests and assets across New Hampshire’s research and higher education institutions related to environmental genomics and identify opportunities for enhancing research and education capacity and to build new connections across institutions; 2) Broadening Participation, to expand the asset map developed in the first workshop, determine baseline demographics of STEM participation in the state, characterizing underserved groups at each institution and planning for increasing the participation of those individuals in STEM in the future project and identify possible partnerships; 3) Core Leadership Team Retreat, to adopt a mission and vision for the proposed project, adopt best practices for team science training, develop a plan for project management, and refine and integrate project components; and 4) Synthesis Workshop, in which the leadership team delivered a comprehensive presentation on the results of the planning grant activities to the program officer.
An economic impact analysis was conducted to examine the degree of economic impact of the proposed project. A consulting economist identified industries aligned with the research topics of the project that might be partners for collaborative research or internships and interviewed potential stakeholders. A survey of the hiring needs of related industry sectors was conducted and estimates were developed of market size for start-up companies and employment.
A proposal entitled “RII Track-1: Microbiome Science Enabled Through Environmental Genomic Approaches,” was submitted to NSF on Aug. 22, 2022. If awarded, project leadership will build on partnerships developed during the planning grant activities, use the capacity asset maps and economic impact framework, and follow best practices for team science and project management as defined during the planning grant period.
Last Modified: 09/28/2022
Modified by: Serita D Frey
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