The Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities Program (CRIF) is
structured to enable the National Science Foundation's Division of
Chemistry to respond to a variety of needs for
infrastructure--instrumentation and facilities--that promotes research and
education in areas traditionally supported by the Division (see the NSF
Guide to Programs for more information). The Departmental Multi-User
Instrumentation component of CRIF provides funds to universities,
colleges, and consortia thereof for the purchase of multi-user
instruments. Institutional cost sharing is required for requests exceeding
$100,000. Other components of CRIF include: CRIF:ID Instrumentation
Development - a separate program solicitation will be issued in Fall 2003
CRIF:CRF Chemical Research Facilities - a separate program solicitation
will be issued in Fall 2003 Instrumentation for allied fields of research
is provided through other NSF programs.