The National Science Foundation invites engineers to submit proposals to the LEAP HI program that address complex issues that deal with the creating a better, healthier future.

• “LEAP HI supports fundamental research projects involving collaborating investigators, of duration up to five years, with total budget between $1 million and $2 million.
• LEAP HI proposals must articulate a fundamental research problem with compelling intellectual challenge and significant societal impact, particularly on economic competitiveness, quality of life, public health, or essential infrastructure. One or more CMMI core topics must lie at the heart of the proposal, and integration of disciplinary expertise not typically engaged in CMMI-funded projects is encouraged.
• LEAP HI proposals must highlight engineering research in a leadership role.
• LEAP HI proposals must demonstrate the need for a sustained research effort by an integrated, interdisciplinary team, and should include a research integration plan and timeline for research activities, with convincing mechanisms for frequent and effective communication.”

Maximum award amount

$7,500,000

Open to

Institutions of Higher Education and non-profit, non-academic organizations

Period of Performance

Up to 5 years

application Due

Letter of Intent: 5 p.m. local time, July 15th, Annually
Submission: 5 p.m. local time, September 1st – September 15th, Annually

Expected Notification Date

TBD

Project Start Date

TBD