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The research must significantly contribute to the overall goals of the Federal Computing, Information, and Communications (CIC) R&D programs, which include the goals of the five Program Component Areas Ð High End Computing and Computation, Large Scale Networking, High Confidence Systems, Human centered Systems, and Education, Training, and Human Resources Ð to enable solution of Grand Challenge- and National Challenge-class applications problems. |
Technical/Scientific Merit
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The proposed agency program must be technically/scientifically sound and of high quality and must be the product of a documented technical/scientific planning and review process. |
Readiness
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A clear agency planning process must be evident, and the organization must have demonstrated capability to carry out the program. |
Timeliness
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The proposed work must be technically/scientifically timely for one or more of the CIC R&D Program Component Areas. |
Linkages
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The responsible organization must have established policies, programs, and activities promoting effective technical and scientific connections among government, industry, and academic sectors. |
Costs
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The identified resources must be adequate, represent an appropriate share of the total available CIC R&D resources (e.g., a balance among Program Component Areas), promote prospects for joint funding, and address long term resource implications. |
Agency Approval
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The proposed program or activity must have policy-level approval by the submitting agency. |
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