Announcement of Upcoming Topics for the 2022 NSF Convergence Accelerator Solicitation
Funding Agency:
- National Science Foundation
Building upon the National Science Foundation's (NSF) investments in fundamental research and discovery, the NSF Convergence Accelerator aims to accelerate solutions toward societal impact. The NSF Convergence Accelerator comprises three phases: topic ideation, followed by convergence-research phases 1 and 2. Teams funded by the NSF Convergence Accelerator include multiple disciplines, expertise, and cross-sector partnerships to stimulate innovative ideas and develop long-lasting, sustainable solutions to societal challenges that are organized around the program's research track topics.
The purpose of this Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) is to make the research and innovation community aware of the convergent research topics selected from the program's recent ideation process (based upon Dear Colleague Letter/Request for Information NSF 21-012) for fiscal year (FY) 2022. These topics will be included as tracks for the FY 2022 cohort in an upcoming funding opportunity requesting submissions to the NSF Convergence Accelerator. This DCL is intended to provide additional time prior to the release of the new funding opportunity for researchers, innovators, and educators to form teams addressing these topics.
Track H: Enhancing Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
Track I: Sustainable Materials for Global Challenges
Track J: Food & Nutrition Security
Standard Grant or Cooperative Agreement
TBA
Douglas Maughan, Head, Convergence Accelerator, NSF