To mobilize a system-wide initiative titled ‘WSU SMART Innovation’ (Sustainable Model to Accelerate Research Translation and drive inclusive Innovation), an interdisciplinary team, co-facilitated by the Office of Commercialization and the College of Arts and Sciences, is putting together a proposal submission for the NSF Accelerating Research Translation (ART) grant. Through this submission we will be requesting a total of $6 million over the 4-year grant period to implement the core mission of the NSF ART program, which is intended for Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs) to increase their ability to conduct and accelerate research translation activities with a clear focus on the resultant societal impact and economic benefits to their surrounding communities and regions. Once awarded, IHEs will be required to identify and fund at least two active Seed Translational Research Projects (STRPs) selected from across the full spectrum of research disciplines supported within the lead institution.
We are inviting WSU faculty to submit proposals for STRPs, eligible for funding under this ART program. Prospective projects should focus on translating fundamental research into tangible benefits or impact within a short period (< 2 years).
Additional information is available online.
