FIRP Track 1 proposals support limited field or laboratory activities focused on education and outreach. Proposals must include educational activities in formal and/or informal settings that incorporate state-of-the-art pedagogical approaches to provide hands-on student training in field- or laboratory-based observational research and/or significant public outreach through coordinated events.

Track 1 proposals must be submitted 9–12 months prior to the planned educational or outreach activity.

A copy of the PI-submitted facility request and EOL-provided cost estimate, both available through the FARE Planner Tool, must be included as part of the supplemental documentation with the FIRP proposal. 

For detailed guidance, please refer to the NSF Facility and Instrumentation Request Process (FIRP) solicitation.

 

EOL Request Process

To allow sufficient time for preparation and coordination, the following steps are required:

  • PI engages with EOL during proposal development to discuss facility suitability and availability for the proposed educational activity.
  • PI submits a Statement of Interest through the FARE Planner Tool three (3) months prior to proposal submission.
  • NSF FARE Program Director confirms  theTrack 1 proposal pathway and proposal deadline.
  • PI submits a Facility Request through the FARE Planner Tool no later than one (1) month before the FIRP proposal submission deadline.
  • EOL prepares a short feasibility assessment and cost estimate for the requested LAOF.
  • EOL uploads the feasibility assessment and cost estimate to the FARE Planner Tool no later than one (1) week before the FIRP proposal deadline.
  • PI downloads the required documents from the FARE Planner Tool and includes them with the FIRP proposal submission.
  • NSF reviews the proposal and makes a funding decision.
  • If funded, PI and EOL staff begin project planning and implementation

 

Contact:
Brigitte Baeuerle (baeuerle@ucar.edu)