Interdisciplinary Innovation Working Group Application

Interdisciplinary Innovation Working Groups (I-IWG) provide a venue for researchers, educators, and nationally recognized experts to address grand challenges that require an interdisciplinary approach to transform science. Successful I-IWGs will result in innovative proposals to NSF or other agencies, publication of synthesis papers in peer-reviewed journals, or other defined outputs that are likely to contribute to increasing knowledge in research areas relevant to Energize New Mexico. IWG support is aimed at working groups that emphasize the collaborative development and testing of important ideas and theories, cutting-edge analysis of recent or existing data and information, the use of sound science policy and management decisions, and investigation of social issues that pertain to energy development that minimizes impacts on water and the environment. IWGs are not intended to fund the collection of new data or field research.

For more detailed information, including the full list of eligibility and proposal requirements, view the 2016 Interdisciplinary Innovation Working Group RFP (PDF). Proposals must be submitted electronically to Anne Jakle at ajakle@epscor.unm.edu by 5:00 PM, 16 February 2016.