SFAz Grant Programs

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Goals of Science Foundation Arizona

Catalyze scientific and engineering research in the
key areas of greatest strategic value to Arizona's long-term
global competitiveness.
Stimulate innovation and research collaboration at Arizona’s research performing institutions that fosters new commercial opportunities and greater economic diversity.
Support education that builds
a highly skilled Arizona work- force as the foundation for the 21st century knowledge-based economy.

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Grant Programs

3. Grant Deadlines & Contacts

Deadlines for Investment Grant Awards

Thank you for your interest in collaborating with Science Foundation Arizona to spur innovation throughout our state in science, technology, engineering, biomedicine, sustainable systems and education.

2008 Investment Grant Program Deadlines

The investments are currently either awarded for 2008 or in the process of review depending upon the award category.

Periodically, there are open calls for K-12 Education.
Please find out more here >>.

Please check the Science Foundation Arizona website regularly and join our mailing list >> to receive up-to-date information on when new proposals will be accepted for 2009.

Deadlines by Investment Program

Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF): Closed November 7, 2007. Preliminary contact person is the program coordinator, Cara Nanry, at cnanary@sfaz.org

Competitive Advantage Award (CAA): Closed January 10, 2008. Preliminary contact person is the program coordinator, Katie Calahan, at kcalahan@sfaz.org

Strategic Research Group (SRG): Closed February 21, 2008. Preliminary contact person is the program coordinator, Katie Calahan, at kcalahan@sfaz.org

K-12 Discovery Program: Deadline (K-12) Closed March 13, 2008, Periodically, there are open calls for proposals. Find out more information here>> Preliminary contact person is the program coordinator, Cara Nanry, at cnanry@sfaz.org

Small Business Catalytic (SBC): Closed February 14, 2008. Preliminary contact person is the program coordinator, Cara Nanry, at cnanry@sfaz.org

The following questions and answers may also be helpful.

Q: How are innovation investment awards determined?

A: SFAz’s innovation investment review process is about commitment to excellence and we pattern our process after the National Science Foundation model that ensures public engagement and transparency. The use of outside and independent national expert reviewers ensures fairness, thoroughness and competitiveness. SFAz has staff members with extensive experience in public and private competitive grant and investment award processes. As a public-private entity, SFAz is able to capitalize on the thoroughness and commitment to excellence of the public realm and the speed and innovation of the private sector.

Q: How are Investment Grant applications announced?

A: SFAz publishes its Requests for Proposals (RFP) on its website and sends announcements for its programs to all of the Arizona heads of research in the nonprofit sector. Please see more information here on submissions and deadlines >>>.

Q: How long does the process take - from when I submit the proposal until I hear of a decision?

A: This process is very thorough and rigorous and can take up to three months. The proposal is first reviewed by SFAz staff for required additional information. Then, the proposal is reviewed three times by an outside, external expert review panels made up of national and international experts. The final reviews take place when the reviewers convene face-to-face in Arizona. Lastly, the staff and CEO make recommendations to the SFAz board of directors for their final decision.