University Radio Observatories Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	University Radio Observatories Program
	CFDA Number:	47.049
	CFDA Description:	Mathematical and Physical Sciences
	Federal Agency Name:	National Science Foundation
	Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	11-529
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Feb 25, 2011
	Creation Date:	Feb 25, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 23, 2011 Full Proposal Deadline(s): May 23, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 23, 2011 Full Proposal Deadline(s): May 23, 2011
	Archive Date:	Information not provided
	Expected Number of Awards:	9
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	10,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	6,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	100,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility

*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Universities and Colleges - Universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions.

Grant Description

The URO program provides support for operations, technical enhancements, scientific investigations, and student training at university-based radio facilities. A primary function of funded University Radio Observatories is to provide focused research environments that foster hands-on student involvement in state-of-the-art radio astronomy instrumentation. UROs also serve the general astronomical community by providing open access to a substantial fraction of available telescope time.

Link to Full Grant Announcement

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