What is the NSF I-Corps?

What is the NSF I-Corps?

The National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) program uses experiential education to help researchers gain valuable insight into entrepreneurship, starting a business or industry requirements and challenges. I-Corps enables the transformation of invention to impact.

How much does Corps cost?

Funding for the Innovation-Corps Program is $50,000 per award. Recovery of indirect costs (F&A) shall be limited to $5,000.

Are NSF proposals confidential?

As an NSF panelist, you are required to disclose any potential conflicts that may arise during your service. You are also required to maintain the confidentiality of all proposals and applicant identities.

What is NSF PFI?

The Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) Program funds technology translation and development based on prior NSF-funded research projects from all science and engineering disciplines supported by NSF.

How do I apply for NSF I Corps?

To start the application process the I-Corps Team should email an Executive Summary (as outlined in Section II-PROGRAM DESCRIPTION) to [email protected] for review.

What does Icorp stand for?

ICORP

What is NSF lineage?

The NSF Lineage requirement, stems from previous research funded by NSF, or from a previous NSF I-Corps™ Teams award. It does not necessarily apply to the institution that is submitting the PFI proposal. However, an institution, PI or co-PI cannot claim NSF Lineage from the NSF-funded work of an unrelated third-party.

What is Icor in the military?

Edit. I Corps was a Corps of the US Army deployed in Korea during the Korean War. Together with IX Corps and later X Corps, I Corps was subordinate to the Eighth United States Army (EUSA or 8th Army), the field army which was the commanding formation for ground forces operations during the Korean War.

Who is eligible to apply for NSF?

Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident. Intend to enroll or be enrolled in a research-based master’s or doctoral degree program in an eligible Field of Study in STEM or STEM education. Have never previously accepted a Graduate Research Fellowship.

How do I apply for the NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps) teams?

A full description of the NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Teams, I-Corps Teams proposal instructions and other essential information are available in the I-Corps Teams Solicitation and Teams FAQ. To start your application, please use the NSF I-Corps Teams Executive Summary Form. Summer 2021 cohorts will be held virtually. No travel is expected.

What is NSF I-Corps?

NSF is developing and nurturing a national innovation network to guide scientific research toward the development of solutions to benefit society. NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan shares his personal experience as an I-Corps participant. Team: Carbice Corporation | Origin: Georgia | Participation: NSF I-Corps Participant, 2016

Will NSF host an I-Corps cohort in Fall 2021?

NSF will update the I-Corps cohort participants with more information. All times listed are Eastern Time. Fall 2021 cohorts will be held virtually. No travel is expected.

What is the NSF’s proposal review policy for I-Corps teams proposals?

Due to the unique nature of the I-Corps Teams proposal submission process, a waiver to the external review requirement was granted by the NSF Office of the Director on February 3, 2018. Any proposal submitted in response to this solicitation should be submitted in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG).