{"568111":{"#nid":"568111","#data":{"type":"news","title":"IMat announces FY 2017 seed funding","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EThe Georgia Tech Institute for Materials (IMat) is pleased to offer a competitive seed funding program intended to foster a materials innovation ecosystem and associated development of competitive cross-cutting externally sponsored research team proposals in emerging areas of accelerated materials discovery and development.\u0026nbsp; Seed funding for FY 2017 will be offered in three programs:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIMat Faculty Fellows\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIMat Graduate Student Fellows\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMGI-Faculty Leadership Grants\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EThe coupling of advanced in situ and in operando experimental methods for synthesis and characterization, high throughput methods for exploring potential materials and performing early stage qualification, computational materials science, and modern data science is a key strategy of the Materials Genome Initiative (MGI)\u003Ca title=\u0022\u0022 href=\u0022#_ftn1\u0022\u003E[1]\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca title=\u0022\u0022 href=\u0022#_ftn2\u0022\u003E[2]\u003C\/a\u003E aimed at increasing the pace of materials discovery and development. This coupling is of course is too broad for a single initiative, as it reflects new scientific possibilities enabled by convergent advances in materials instrumentation, improved spatial and temporal resolution of measuring material structure and its evolution from atomic scale upward, predictive materials modeling and simulation via high performance computing, and data science and analytics. \u0026nbsp;This convergence of experiment, theory and simulation, and data science offers new pathways to inform decision making as necessary to increase the pace of materials discovery and development.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Indeed, the materials community is poised for a revolution in its ability to tailor and control structure and properties of new materials to address grand challenges in clean energy, sustainability, mobility, infrastructure, health, and security.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBackground\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EThe 2014 national MGI workshop \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/acceleratornetwork.org\/events\/past-events\/building-an-integrated-mgi-accelerator-network\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding an Integrated MGI Accelerator Network\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E hosted by Georgia Tech on behalf of the Materials Accelerator Network\u003Ca title=\u0022\u0022 href=\u0022#_ftn3\u0022\u003E[3]\u003C\/a\u003E explored common needs among diverse classes of soft and hard materials and identified a number of science and technology needs.\u003Ca title=\u0022\u0022 href=\u0022#_ftn4\u0022\u003E[4]\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EBuilding on Georgia Tech\u2019s core strengths in materials, through IMat\u2019s investment in shared facilities, advances in materials data science and informatics, and connectivity with materials simulation and design, Georgia Tech has developed a leadership position in the MGI by introducing the broader notion of a materials innovation ecosystem.\u003Ca title=\u0022\u0022 href=\u0022#_ftn5\u0022\u003E[5]\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca title=\u0022\u0022 href=\u0022#_ftn6\u0022\u003E[6]\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; Certain aspects of this ecosystem are being increasingly emphasized in many contemporary federal funding calls, and require targeted development to address gaps and enhance our competitive posture for leadership in future cross-cutting research center proposals, including those at the intersection of materials and manufacturing.\u003Ca title=\u0022\u0022 href=\u0022#_ftn7\u0022\u003E[7]\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; These include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECoupling of materials synthesis and processing with computational modeling to accelerate the pace of materials discovery or development.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECoupling of in situ or in operando experiments with computational modeling and\/or data analytics to enhance fundamental understanding of mechanisms and kinetic pathways of processes.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh throughput methods, ranging from rapid computational or data driven screening of candidate materials to more efficient combinatorial methods for synthesis, processing, characterization and property measurements.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESystems strategies for integrating experiments, computational simulation and data science that consider uncertainty in providing decision support.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EAt a White House Office of Science and Technology Policy\u003Ca title=\u0022\u0022 href=\u0022#_ftn8\u0022\u003E[8]\u003C\/a\u003E celebration of the 5\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E anniversary of the Materials Genome Initiative on August 2\u003Ca title=\u0022\u0022 href=\u0022#_ftn9\u0022\u003E[9]\u003C\/a\u003E, various federal agency leads, industry and academia stakeholders reviewed the status and future directions for the MGI.\u0026nbsp; To date, over $500M in federal research funding has been devoted, with intent to continue and intensify investments over the next decade.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDescription: IMat Faculty Fellow, IMat Graduate Student Fellow, and MGI-Faculty Leadership Grants\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003ESeed funding investments from IMat are intended to build Georgia Tech\u2019s foundational leadership capabilities in the materials innovation ecosystem. Three categories of seed funding are available this call, with number of awards made in each category depending on responsive and competitive proposals submitted.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIMat Faculty Fellow - Up to three awards\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E$10K direct discretionary funding for travel, student support, and other personal research program development will be provided to each IFF in FY2017 to support proposed advances in capabilities and resources that contribute to an enhanced competitive profile for Materials Genome Initiative-related leadership from Georgia Tech in at least one of the following areas:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECoupling of materials synthesis and processing with computational modeling to accelerate the pace of materials discovery or development.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECoupling of in situ or in operando experiments with computational modeling and\/or data analytics to enhance fundamental understanding of mechanisms and kinetic pathways of processes.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh throughput methods, ranging from rapid computational or data driven screening of candidate materials to more efficient combinatorial methods for synthesis, processing, characterization and property measurements.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESystems strategies for integrating experiments, computational simulation and data science that consider uncertainty in providing decision support.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EWith an eye towards establishing a leadership position in MGI-related research initiatives, it is expected that IMat Faculty Fellows will explore integration of materials data science into their research workflows and proposals, through collaboration with the MATIN team\u003Ca title=\u0022\u0022 href=\u0022#_ftn10\u0022\u003E[10]\u003C\/a\u003E and will have collaborative discussions with the new IDEAS:MD3\u003Ca title=\u0022\u0022 href=\u0022#_ftn11\u0022\u003E[11]\u003C\/a\u003E materials data science and informatics institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003ERequirements:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECurrent early-career faculty are eligible (assistant and early stage associate professors or equivalent research faculty status)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResearch in any class of materials is eligible for consideration\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EShould have strong potential to impact cross-cutting research capabilities and\/or facilities (e.g., the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/mcf.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EMaterials Characterization Facility\u003C\/a\u003E) at Georgia Tech\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EShould provide evidence of building towards future leadership in any of the MGI-related areas listed above\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EDeliverables:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPresentations at selected IMat Cabinet and Advisory Panel meetings\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQuarterly brief status reviews of action plan\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETwo page final report highlighting value-added contributions to Georgia Tech\u2019s competitive position in the MGI\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EIFF proposal format:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIMat Graduate Student Fellow (IGSF) (up to two awards)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 page: Cover (Clearly label \u201cIFF Proposal\u201d, title, name, unit(s), date submitted)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 pages: Motivation and background, new valued-added core science and technology advances in specific areas of the call that impact Georgia Tech\u2019s competitive posture for MGI leadership\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 page: budget and action plan\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 pages: NSF format vita\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1-2 paragraph personal statement of longer term research goals and aspirations\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIMat Graduate Student Fellow (IGSF) - 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Up to two awards\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EThe goal is to support and develop faculty leadership in acquiring preliminary results, conducting critical gap analysis, and team-building towards a competitive position to pursue future cross-cutting federal funding calls, e.g., NSF Materials Innovation Platform (MIP)\u003Ca title=\u0022\u0022 href=\u0022#_ftn13\u0022\u003E[13]\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca title=\u0022\u0022 href=\u0022#_ftn14\u0022\u003E[14]\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Proposals should describe scoping concepts for new, valued-added capabilities, either in methods or tools or new\/improved faculty research capabilities. \u0026nbsp;Mid-career to senior faculty members positioned to assert collaborative leadership are encouraged to apply. Up to two awards at up to $20K each of direct funding will be provided to awardees.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003ERequirements:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe proposal should specify the lead PI who will receive and administer this funding.\u0026nbsp; Potential collaborators (faculty, centers, user facilities) should be listed, including other academic institutions, industry, and national labs.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe proposed budget should maximize impact on Tech\u2019s cross-cutting research capabilities and not be constrained by any one category of expenditures or by the need to distribute amongst various investigators within a multidisciplinary team.\u0026nbsp; For example, the following items can be considered, among others: Identification of critical investments in teaming and related discussions, supportive travel expenses, strategic planning and analyses of research approaches and opportunities, design and scoping of new and innovative concepts.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResearch activities in any class of materials are eligible for consideration. Each proposal should describe Georgia Tech\u2019s unique capabilities or potential in their area of interest.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProposals must address how they will advance Georgia Tech\u2019s competitive position in future MGI-related team proposals in one or more of the following: (i) coupling materials synthesis or processing with computational modeling and\/or data science methods to accelerate the pace of materials discovery or development, (ii) coupling in situ or in operando experiments with computational modeling or data analytics to enhance fundamental understanding, (iii) introducing high throughput methods, ranging from rapid computational or data driven screening of candidate materials to more efficient combinatorial methods for synthesis, processing, characterization and property measurements, and\/or (iv) developing systems strategies for integrating experiments, computational simulation and data science that consider uncertainty in providing decision support for materials discovery or development.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe proposed work should impact new and improved cross-cutting research capabilities and infrastructure at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EDeliverables:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPresentations at selected IMat Cabinet and Advisory Panel meetings.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQuarterly brief status reviews of action plan regarding progress in identifying and development new cross-cutting capabilities and infrastructure\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFinal report highlighting impact on materials innovation infrastructure at Georgia Tech, configurations for approaches to specific current and future proposal planning and team development, and how activities have been coordinated with materials shared resources and innovation initiatives within IMat.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPreparation of publicity and interface with IMat website highlighting new directions in materials innovation.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDelivery of an IMat Materials Innovation Lecture in 2017.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EMGI-FL proposal format:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 page: Cover (Clearly label \u201cMGI-FL Proposal\u201d, title, name, unit(s), date submitted)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 pages: Motivation and background, new valued-added core science and technology advances in specific areas of the call that impact Georgia Tech\u2019s competitive posture for MGI leadership\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 pages: Description of the proposed work and how it will advance Georgia Tech\u2019s competitive position in future MGI-related team proposals in one or more of the four areas listed under the requirements section.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 page: Concepts for new funding sources and 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