Chart_SPRIND NSF Responsibilities.pdf

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U. S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and German Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation (SPRIND) Challenge Program
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The document is a Roles and Responsibilities Chart for a Statement of Objectives Request for Information (RFI) between the National Science Foundation (NSF) and SPRIND, detailing collaborative efforts across four primary workstreams. The chart delineates responsibilities for Topic Selection and Preparation, Outreach and Cohort Selection, Subcontracting with Selected Teams, and Documentation and Reporting, with each organization (NSF, SPRIND, and Contractor) assigned specific roles ranging from Responsible (R), Supporting (S), to Informed (I).

Key objectives include developing and refining program topics, creating application processes, selecting and supporting innovative teams, providing mentorship and technical assistance, and documenting program progress. The collaborative effort aims to enable researchers and innovators to apply unconventional approaches for developing game-changing technologies, with a focus on translating discoveries into tangible applications. The chart emphasizes joint decision-making and shared responsibilities, particularly noting that whenever SPRIND and Contractor are marked as directly responsible (R), the Contractor is responsible for the U.S. side while aligning with SPRIND.

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CHART FOR THE STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES RFI

Responsibilities (RSI: Responsible, Supporting, Informed)

Note: Whenever SPRIND and Contractor are marked R, the Contractor is directly responsible for U.S. side while also aligning with SPRIND.

Workstream Details NSF SPRIND Contractor

0. Topic Selection and Preparation

Formulate and refine topic, end goal and milestones R R I

1. Outreach and Cohort Selection

Develop the call for proposals and application process including an open application form

S R R

Develop and publish Participant Agreement for teams S R R

Prepare marketing documents and promote through various channels (e.g., social media, website, traditional media)

S R R

Create a secure platform to facilitate efficient coordination with and among NSF, SPRIND and jury members

I I R

Reach out to and select jury members R R S Screen applications and short-list the most promising approaches R R I

Coordinate the review of shortlist by jury members I I R

Send invitations to pitch teams I I R Coordinate pitch day logistics (initial and at end of each stage) I I R Decide cohort/participating teams (initial and at end of each stage) R R I

2. Subcontracting with the Selected Teams

Notify selected teams I R R

Execute Participant Agreement with teams I R R

Distribute funding to teams I R R

3. Mentoring and Technical Assistance

Support individual teams (e.g., biweekly individual coaching in technical and business development)

S R R

Support cohort of teams (e.g., quarterly, in-person events for awardees, coaches and funding agency staff)

S S R

Provide networking opportunities for teams S R R

4. Documentation and Reporting

Document and report on progress towards milestones and key learnings at regular cadences and ad hoc

I I R

Summarize key learnings and share templates, written procedures, coaching materials, guidelines or other tools/artifacts

I I R

Responsibilities (RSI: Responsible, Supporting, Informed)
Note: Whenever SPRIND and Contractor are marked R, the Contractor is directly responsible for U.S. side while also aligning with SPRIND.

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