1. Proposed IRG Name Here
Team Members Here- Include Name, Rank, Dept. for each member. (i.e. John Smith, Assoc. Professor1; Jane Doe, Professor2...)
1Materials Science and Engineering (OSU), 2Physics (Univ. of Washington)
Overview
Explain fundamental science for the IRG, which should be at level of complexity/importance that justifies Center support. Fundamental research must fall within the purview of NSF DMR .
Relation to NSF Big Ideas (if applicable), particularly Quantum Leap and/or Big Data
IRG Impact
Exciting and high impact outcomes of proposed science
Establishing distinct claim to leadership role in the topic’s field
Summary of groups around the world currently performing the science and a discussion of how your IRG would be distinct and establish global leadership in the field
Why the proposed research is at the scale and complexity of the MRSEC environment
Science
Describe scientific approach
Describe where the science currently is and where the IRG would take it
Team: Role in Research, Diversity
Justify the essential role of each team member
Specific expertise and role
Why these team members were selected for this proposed science
Include demographic table describing the overall demographics of the team, including:
Gender
Race/Ethnicity
Rank
Discipline/Department affiliation, Experiment/Theory Balance
Other relevant demographic data per your discretion (i.e. disability, veteran status, etc.)