Jan. 2, 2003 — New York Newsday is reporting today that the National Science Foundation is opening up a competition to establish and manage an integrated national network of nanotechnology laboratories.

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The paper reported that the competition, open to academic institutions, could be worth $70 million over five years, with an option for another five years. Nanoscale-focused academic institutions are eligible to compete, while private-sector companies are encouraged to participate in the network using their own resources, the report said.

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Letters announcing plans to compete are due by April 7, and full proposals are due May 16, Newsday reported.