TBA (last known deadline was November 2, 2012)
The W.M. Keck Foundation's Science and Engineering Research Program seeks to benefit humanity by supporting high-risk/high-impact projects that are distinctive and novel in their approach to intractable problems, push the edge of their field, or question the prevailing paradigm. It encourages projects that are high-risk with the potential for transformative impact.
"High-risk" comprises a number of factors, including questions that push the edge of the field, present unconventional approaches to intractable problems, or challenge the prevailing paradigm.
"Transformative" may mean creation of a new field of research, development of new instrumentation enabling observations not previously possible, or discovery of knowledge that challenges prevailing perspectives.
Past grants have been awarded to support pioneering science and engineering research and the development of promising new technologies, and to facilitate the purchase of advanced instruments where such instruments would further research ideas. Budgets should be between $500,000 and $1 million.
UW-Madison may only submit one proposal for this program, therefore, this program is subject to an internal competition administered by the UW-Madison Graduate School. Please review the instructions for participating in the internal competition at the Program Information link above.