NSF Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2)
Posted January 12, 2022
Discipline(s): Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences; Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Geosciences; Engineering; Biological Sciences; Education and Human Resources
Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) research projects use fundamental research to produce knowledge about what constitutes or promotes responsible or irresponsible conduct of research and why, as well as how to best instill responsible conduct of research into researchers, practitioners, and educators at all career stages. In some cases, projects will include the development of interventions or applications to ensure ethical and responsible research conduct.
The program funds research projects that identify:
- factors that are effective in the formation of ethical science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) researchers;
- approaches to developing those factors in all STEM fields that NSF supports; and
- why and how those factors and approaches increase responsibly conducted research.
Proposals from or involving substantial collaboration with minority-serving institutions, women's colleges, or organizations primarily serving persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Proposals that include international collaborations are encouraged if the unique resources, expertise, facilities, or locations of international partners enhance the merit of the proposed work. International partners are required to find non-NSF funding. Please see NSF’s PAPPG for further guidance on international collaborations.
This solicitation will consider proposals for four types of projects:
- Conference Projects with a total budget of $50,000 and a maximum duration of 12 months.
- Incubation Projects with a total budget of up to $90,000 and a maximum duration of 12 months.
- Research Grants with a total budget of up to $400,000 and a maximum duration of 3 years.
- Institutional Transformation Research Grants with a total budget of up to $700,000 and a maximum duration of 5 years.
Proposals are due February 17, 2022.
