SEI Seed Grant

Ongoing

The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) is pleased to announce its new Seed Grant program to assist and stimulate the conduct of research on social and ethical issues (SEI) at NNIN sites. Our grant competition provides one-time funding of up to $20,000 to initiate research projects, collect data, run conferences, or travel to meet with collaborators. Priority will be given to projects that capitalize on the unique characteristics of the NNIN user community, thus taking advantage of the nation’s most diverse, dynamic, and ambitious nanoscale research enterprises.

Contact Katherine A. McComas at kam19@cornell.edu

SEI Travel Grant

Ongoing

To assist in the conduct of research on social and ethical issues (SEI) at NNIN sites, the NNIN is pleased to announce its new SEI Travel Grants program. This program will provide one-time, per project funding up to $15,000 to support travel to one or more NNIN sites to conduct SEI research on NNIN users and technologies. We are particularly interested in funding projects that capitalize on the unique characteristics of the NNIN user community, thus taking advantage of the nation's most diverse, dynamic, and ambitious nanoscale research enterprises. Faculty members and graduate students, who aree working under the close guidance of a faculty member, are eligible to apply. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. An external review panel of SEI researchers will review submitted proposals and select projects for funding.

Contact Katherine A. McComas at kam19@cornell.edu

Training Workshop on Social and Ethical Issues (SEI)

Social and Ethical Issues (SEI) have become an important and integral part of any science and technology and SEI becomes even more imperative in the context of an emerging science and technology such as nanoscience and nanotechnology. National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) through its SEI portal provides information on several issues related to society and ethics. In a larger effort to create awareness among the scientific community and for its wider dissemination, NNIN is hosting a training workshop at Cornell University, Ithaca on January 22, 2010. 

Why you should attend the "Training Workshop on SEI"?