Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations

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23-619
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  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development
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The Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations (AccelNet) program, administered by the National Science Foundation, seeks to fund the development and implementation of international research networks of networks (NoN) that advance scientific discovery through coordinated, multi-disciplinary international collaboration. The program accepts applications across all research areas funded by NSF, with particular emphasis on proposals addressing grand research challenges identified by research communities. Successful proposals must demonstrate that proposed activities will accelerate scientific research at rates impossible without international cooperation, enhance the competitiveness of network members for future research funding, and develop a diverse, internationally competent U.S.-based workforce capable of leading multi-team international collaborations. Key program requirements include detailed plans for collaborative networking activities that generate synergy across the entire network of networks, with successful applicants building upon prior NSF-supported research or networking initiatives. The program operates through two tracks: a Design Track for building capacity toward launching a synergistic international NoN, and an Implementation Track (with two phases) for operationalizing an international NoN. The application deadline is September 21, 2026.

Award values and specific budget ranges are not detailed in the opportunity description provided, though the program has historical alignment with NSF's broader funding patterns across multiple scientific disciplines ranging from biological sciences to engineering to social, behavioral, and economic sciences. Research performance is expected to occur at eligible U.S. institutions of higher education and academic research facilities, with collaborative activities conducted at partner institutions internationally. The program emphasizes building research infrastructure and institutional capacity for sustained international collaboration that extends beyond the award period, positioning participating organizations and researchers for continued leadership in their respective scientific fields.

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The contemporary research landscape is a collaborative and international enterprise requiring high level coordination among multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural teams. As such, the Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations program (AccelNet) values cooperation over competition. Program goals are to 1) leverage prior NSF support for building research capacity towards activities that launch international research network of networks (NoN) that will lead to an accelerated advancement of an area of science after the award period and 2) recruit and foster a diverse and internationally competent US-based workforce trained in conducting and leading multi-team international collaboration. Any area funded by the National Science Foundation is eligible, particularly those addressing grand research challenges identified within research communities and/or by NSF. Successful proposals will demonstrate that the proposed activities will: 1) accelerate scientific research at a rate that would not be possible without concerted international cooperation in research planning; 2) make NoN members more competitive for research awards following the period of award; 3) recruit and foster a US-based diverse and internationally competent workforce trained in conducting and leading multi-team international collaboration. Proposals must include detailed plans for collaborative networking activities that will result in a synergy of effort across the entire NoN. The AccelNet Program has two tracks. The Design Track allows PIs to build on prior research by providing time and resources for building capacity across teams to launch a synergistic international NoN. The Implementation Track allows PIs to build on prior research or networking activities by providing time and resources to implement an international NoN. There are two phases to the Implementation Track. Phase 1 funding is for activities related exclusively to NoN activities and is open to all PIs, including but not limited to prior successful Design Track PIs. Phase 2 funding is for early concept research arising from Phase 1 activities and is only open to Phase 1 PIs who have identified a critical research gap during synergistic networking activities in the first 18-24 months of Phase 1 awards.

Update #1 ·

The contemporary research landscape is a collaborative and international enterprise requiring high level coordination among multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural teams. As such, the Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations program (AccelNet) values cooperation over competition. Program goals are to 1) leverage prior NSF support for building research capacity towards activities that launch international research network of networks (NoN) that will lead to an accelerated advancement of an area of science after the award period and 2) recruit and foster a diverse and internationally competent US-based workforce trained in conducting and leading multi-team international collaboration. Any area funded by the National Science Foundation is eligible, particularly those addressing grand research challenges identified within research communities and/or by NSF. Successful proposals will demonstrate that the proposed activities will: 1) accelerate scientific research at a rate that would not be possible without concerted international cooperation in research planning; 2) make NoN members more competitive for research awards following the period of award; 3) recruit and foster a US-based diverse and internationally competent workforce trained in conducting and leading multi-team international collaboration. Proposals must include detailed plans for collaborative networking activities that will result in a synergy of effort across the entire NoN. The AccelNet Program has two tracks. The Design Track allows PIs to build on prior NSF research awards by providing time and resources for building capacity across teams to launch a synergistic international NoN. The Implementation Track allows PIs to build on prior research or networking awards, such as AccelNet Design or Research Coordination Networks (RCN) by providing time and resources to implement an international NoN. There are two phases to the Implementation Track. Phase 1 funding is for activities related exclusively to NoN activities and is open to all PIs, including but not limited to prior successful Design Track PIs. Phase 2 funding is for early concept research arising from Phase 1 activities and is only open to Phase 1 PIs who have identified a critical research gap during synergistic networking activities in the first 18-24 months of Phase 1 awards.

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