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Welcome to NSF Day! Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018
Welcometo NSF Day!
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018
NSF TRANSFORMS OUR FUTURE
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Welcometo NSF Day!
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018
A Message from Tennessee State University
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A Video Message from Senator Lamar Alexander
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A Video Message from Governor Bill Haslam
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A Message from TennesseeGeneral Assembly Member Harold Love
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NSF Mission
“To promote the progress of science; to advancethe national health, prosperity, and welfare; to
secure the national defense...”
Photo Credit: Maria Barnes, NSF
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Basic research … results ingeneral knowledge and anunderstanding of nature and itslaws. This general knowledgeprovides the means ofanswering a large number ofimportant practical problems….
Vannevar Bush
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What Makes NSF Unique
Funds broad fundamental research longerlead time for identifying results
Drives U.S. economyEnhances American securityAdvances knowledge
to sustain U.S. global leadership.
Distributes 93% of its budget through themerit review process
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Characteristics of NSFUbiquityS&E advances are permeatingthe way we work,communicate, learn, anddiscover.
UrgencyRapidly evolving andaccelerating the pace ofdiscovery and innovation, withprofound societal and economicimpact.
Engagement
The key strength and asset of NSF is the scientific community and the generalpublic and their engagement.
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NSF by theNumbers
Other than the FY 2017 enacted, numbers shown are based on FY 2016 activities.
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$6.65Brequest will
fundfundamentalresearch and
educationin all fields ofscience andengineering
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NSF Funds All Fields of S&E
Computer &InformationScience &
Engineering
Education &Human
Resources Engineering
Geosciences(including Polar
Programs)
Mathematical& PhysicalSciences
Social,Behavioral &
EconomicSciencesInternational
Science andEngineering
IntegrativeActivities
BiologicalSciences
NSF Support of Academic Basic Research in Selected Fields(as a percentage of total federal support)
Computer Science 83%
Biology 69%
Social Sciences 68%
Mathematics 64%
Environmental Sciences 63%
Engineering 46%
Physical Sciences 45%
All Science and Engineering Fields 27%
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Continued Investment inNSF Research Infrastructure
LIGO
LSST RCRVDaniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope
CYBERINFRASTRUCTURE ALMA
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Partnerships are Critical
Industry States
International Scientific Societies
Interagency Foundations
National Labs ademia
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Outreach to the General Public
Monthly photo galleries show off NSF funded science
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High Profile Events
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NSF’s Challenges and Competitions
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Robust Social Media
+1.08Mfollowers
+431K followers +8.5M views
+6,630followers
Twitter Instagram YouTube
LinkedIn MediumTumblrFlickr
+31K views +53K +607K views +25K +29K viewsfollowers followers +42K followers
Usage metrics since inception, www.nsf.gov/socialcurrent as of December 2017
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NSF Toolkit
https://nsf.gov/about/congress/toolkit.jsp
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NSF’sOrganization
NSF Directorates and OfficesBiological Sciences (BIO)
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Biological Sciences (BIO)John SchadeDivision of Environmental Biology (DEB)[email protected]
Program Director in Ecosystem Studies and theLong Term Ecological Research Program.
Aquatic and Terrestrial Biogeochemistry in Arcticand Agricultural ecosystems.
Integrating research and undergraduate trainingthrough immersive Arctic field experiences.
Strong interest in photography, both as hobby andfor communicating stories of scientists.
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Biological Sciences (BIO)
Margaret Cavanaugh, Deputy Asst Director
Alan Tessier, Acting Division Director
Joanne Tornow,
Matthew Kane, Acting Deputy Div Dir
(IOS)
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Biological Sciences (BIO)
PRIORITIES
Investigator driven projects in all areas ofbiological researchBrain Research through Advancing InnovativeNeurotechnologies (BRAIN)Macrosystems BiologyPlant Genome Research Program (PGRP)New: Enabling Discovery through Genomic Tools(EDGE)New: Understanding the Rules of Life, PredictingPhenotypeNew: U.S. Israel Binational Science Foundation(BSF) Collaborative Proposals
NSF Directorates and OfficesComputer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE)
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Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE)
Ann Von LehmenComputer and Network Systems (CNS)[email protected]
PD for joint program with NICT in Japan ontrustworthy networks
Cognizant PD for Program for Innovation (PFIprogram), with technology transition focus
Background in Telecommunications industry
Involved in tech transfer and spinout activities inindustry
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Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE)
James Kurose, ADErwin Gianchandani, DAD
Office of AdvancedCyberinfrastructure
(OAC)Irene Qualters, Head
Amy Friedlander, Deputy
Divisions of Computingand CommunicationFoundations (CCF)
Rao Kosaraju (DD)Anindya Banerjee (*DDD)
Divisions of Computerand Networked Systems
(CNS)Ken Calvert (DD)
Jeremy Epstein (DDD)
Division of Informationand Intelligent Systems
(IIS)Howard Wactlar (*DD)Joydip Kundu (DDD)
* Acting
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Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE)
PRIORITIESCore research programs acrosscomputer science (CS)
Cross directorate and cross NSFprograms (e.g., BRAIN, Cyberlearning,Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace,Cyber Physical Systems, SoftwareInfrastructure for SustainedInnovation, BIG DATA, Smart andConnected Health/Communities)
CS education – STEM+C
Building cyber infrastructure forscience and engineering
NSF Directorates and OfficesEducation & Human Resources (EHR)
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Education & Human Resources (EHR)Sandra RichardsonDivision of Undergraduate Education (DUE)[email protected]
Works with DUE and cross division programs in EHRand current Program Lead for Noyce Program inDivision of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Mathematics educator passionate about improvingundergraduate STEM education
Former high school teacher and university professor
Enjoys boxing and serving the community
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Education & Human Resources (EHR)
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EHR Investment PrioritiesSTEM Learning and Learning Environments
Build on cognitive and “non cognitive” foundations in STEMSupport research and the development of innovative tools,approaches and practices in formal and informal STEM learningcontexts
Broadening Participation and Institutional Capacity in STEM
Promote accessibility, supports and success for underrepresentedgroups through high quality STEM education
STEM Workforce
Build capacity and prepare a diverse STEM workforceCapitalize on novel advances in science and technologyAddress emerging global, social, and economic challenges andopportunities
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NSF Directorates and OfficesEngineering (ENG)
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Engineering (ENG)Barry JohnsonIndustrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP)[email protected]
Division Director, Division of Industrial Innovation andPartnerships (IIP)
IIP is home to several crosscutting NSF programs:Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison withIndustry (GOALI) ProgramIndustry University Cooperative Research Center(IUCRC) ProgramInnovation Corps (I Corps™) ProgramPartnerships for Innovation (PFI) ProgramSmall Business Innovation Research (SBIR) ProgramSmall Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
Passionate about industry university partnershipswhich are vital to our nation’s innovation ecosystem
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Engineering (ENG)Christina PayneEngineering Education Centers (EEC) [email protected]
Associate Program Director, Engineering Biology and Health:BiophotonicsCellular and Biochemical EngineeringDisability and Rehabilitation EngineeringEngineering of Biomedical SystemsNano Biosensing
Previously faculty at University of Kentucky (currentlyAdjunct Associate Professor Chemical and MaterialsEngineering)
Research expertise in computational biophysics, enzymology,carbohydrates, and high performance computing
Tennessee native; TN Tech (BS 2002) and Vanderbilt (PhD2007) alumna
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Engineering (ENG)
Emerging Frontiers andMultidisciplinary Activities
(EFMA)Sohi Rastegar
Assistant DirectorDawn Tilbury
Deputy Assistant DirectorLinda Blevins
Budget OfficerDarren Dutterer
Senior Advisor forScience and Engineering
Mihail RocoOperations Officer
Judy Hayden
Chemical,Bioengineering,
Environmental, andTransport Systems
(CBET)Richard Dickinson
Civil,Mechanical, andManufacturing
Innovation(CMMI)
Deborah Goodings
EngineeringEducation and
Centers(EEC)
Don Millard (acting)
Electrical,Communications,and Cyber Systems
(ECCS)Fil Bartoli
IndustrialInnovation andPartnerships
(IIP)Barry Johnson
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ENG Initiatives and PrioritiesAddress National Interests
INFEWSRisk and Resilience – ResilientInfrastructure Systems– Urban Science
Smart and Connected CommunitiesClean Energy TechnologyCyber Enabled Materials,Manufacturing, and Smart Systems
Advanced ManufacturingCommunications & CyberinfrastructureOptics and PhotonicsRobotics; Cyberphysical Systems
Education and BroadeningParticipation
NSF INCLUDESRED
Understanding the BrainNNIERCsICORPSGOALIIUCRCPFISBIR/STTR
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NSF Directorates and OfficesGeosciences
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Geosciences (GEO)
Chris FritsenOffice of Polar Programs (OPP)[email protected]
Program officer for Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems(GEO/OPP)
Discipline Specialties
Algal Ecology, Sea Ice Geophysics, HydrologicalOptics, Systems Ecology
Has Been to Antarctica 18 times
First trip was with Russians camping on floating seaice where Shackleton’s boat, the Endurance sank!
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Geosciences (GEO)
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William EasterlingAD
Scott BorgDAD
Earth Sciences (EAR)Lina Patino, Acting DD
Ocean Sciences (OCE)Richard Murray, DD
Office of Polar Programs (OPP)Kelly Falkner, DD
Atmospheric & Geospace Sciences(AGS)
Paul Shepson, DD
Ocean SciencesMarine GeosciencesIntegrative Programs
Antarctic SciencesArctic SciencesAntarctic Infrastructure &Logistics
Disciplinary ProgramsIntegrated Activities
AtmosphereGeospaceNCAR/Facilities
Geosciences (GEO)Directorate Priorities:
Support basic research in the Earth,oceans, atmospheric and spaces sciences,from pole to equator, core to space
Support research facilities andinfrastructure (instrument pools, researchvessels, NCAR, US Antarctic Program, andmore)
Promote education and diversity in thegeosciences
PREEVENTS: Prediction of and Resilienceagainst Extreme EVENTS
Research interest in coastal processes
NSF Directorates and OfficesMathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS)
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Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS)
Kathy McCloudDivision of Physics (PHY)[email protected]
MPS coordinator for the Major ResearchInstrumentation program.
Works on a number of different programs in thePhysics Division, including the CAREER program, theMajor Research Instrumentation program, and theResearch Experiences for Undergraduates Program.
Taught for ten years at Xavier University ofLouisiana before being chased out by a hurricane.
I used to love to climb trees and read, preferably atthe same time. I still love to read.
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Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS)
AD Anne Kinney
Richard Green Angela Wilson Tie LuoLinda Sapochak
John Gillaspy (acting)
Denise Caldwell
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Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS)EMPHASIS AREAS
Physical sciences at the nanoscaleQuantum information sciencePhysics of the universeAdvances in optics and photonicsData Driven Science, Big DataSustainabilityMaterials by designWorld class shared use facilitiesBroadening ParticipationComplex systems (multi scale, emergent phenomena)Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy and Water Systems
NSF Directorates and OfficesSocial, Behavioral, & Economic Science (SBE)
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Social, Behavioral, & Economic Science (SBE)
Kurt ThoroughmanDivision of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)[email protected]
Program Director, Science of Learning
NSF wide activities:
Understanding Neural and Cognitive SystemsCollaborative Research in ComputationalNeuroscienceCyberlearningScience of Broadening Participation
On assignment from Washington University in St.Louis
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Social, Behavioral, & Economic Science (SBE)
EconomicsPolitical ScienceSociologyDecision, Risk andManagement SciencesLaw and Social SciencesMethodology,Measurement andStatisticsScience of OrganizationsScience, Technology andSociety
Measuringo The Nation’s Investment
in R&Do The education and
workforce characteristicsof scientists andengineers
Developing indicators ofthe Nation’scompetitiveness andinnovation capacitySupporting research onthe science andtechnology enterprise
ArchaeologyBiological AnthropologyCultural AnthropologyGeography and SpatialSciencesSocial PsychologyCognitive NeuroscienceDevelopmental SciencesScience of LearningLinguisticsPerception, Action andCognitionDocumenting EndangeredLanguages
ResearchExperiences forUndergraduatesSitesSBE PostdoctoralResearch FellowshipsScience of Scienceand InnovationPolicy
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SBE Research in a Nutshell: A Heuristic Framework
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HumanBehavior
SocialInstitutions
Economic Forces
PhysicalEnvironmental
Forces
Political Forces
Social and CulturalForces
TechnologicalForces
Science at the Scale of Cells to Society
Macro Environmental:National Policy,
Economic Conditions,Inequality, Social
Stratification, RegionalDifferences
Macro Environmental:National Policy,
Economic Conditions,Inequality, Social
Stratification, RegionalDifferences
Within Individuals: Genes,Cells, Brains, Physiology
Within Individuals: Genes,Cells, Brains, Physiology
Between Individuals:Gender,Race/Ethnicity,Personality includingTemperament,Cognitive Style;Emotional Reactivity
Between Individuals:Gender,Race/Ethnicity,Personality includingTemperament,Cognitive Style;Emotional Reactivity
Micro EnvironmentalDifferences: Family,
Schools, Workplaces,Neighborhoods
Micro EnvironmentalDifferences: Family,
Schools, Workplaces,Neighborhoods
individualbrains families and institutional andbehaviorsgenes communities societal factorscells physiology
quarks observable universe
Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
NSF Directorates and OfficesOffice of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA)
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Office of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA)
Rebecca KruseEvaluation & Assessment Capability (EAC)[email protected]
Monitoring and/or evaluation of NSF investments in STEMand STEM education, such as:• Chemical Centers of Innovation (CCI)• Geoscience Education and Diversity (GEO Ed) Portfolio• NSF INCLUDES• Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water• Education & Human Resources (EHR) Directorate Portfolio
Former Program Director in Division of Research on Learning(EHR)
Knowledge Broker to the core, supporting translations of Data“Actionable Insights” Actions.
Enjoys cooking, the outdoors, baseball (Go STL Cards!), andplaying with her 3 dogs.
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Office of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA)
Established Program toStimulate Competitive
Research (EPSCoR)
Venkateswaran, Acting Sec. Head
C. Suzanne Iacono, Head
Steve Meacham, Section HeadAnand Desai, Section Head
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Office of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA)
IA: Science and Technology Centers STC
IA: Major Research Instrumentation MRI
IA: Inclusion across the Nation of Communities ofLearners of Underrepresented Discoverers inEngineering and Science INCLUDES 17 522
EPSCoR: Research Infrastructure Improvement RII
EPSCoR: Co Funding; Outreach, Workshops
EAC: Evaluation and Assessment of Crosscuttingprograms
NSF Directorates and OfficesOffice of International Science & Engineering
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Office of International Science & Engineering
Fahmida N. ChowdhuryOffice of International Science & Engineering (OISE)[email protected]
Fahmida Chowdhury runs the InternationalResearch Experience for Students (IRES) program inOISE.
Her OISE country portfolio includes: Indonesia,Malaysia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal andPakistan.
Fahmida loves to travel. She also likes to read andsolve Sudoku puzzles.
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Office of International Science & Engineering
Office Head Rebecca Keiser
Deputy OfficeHead
Sam Howerton Overseas Offices
Budget Analyst Simona Gilbert
Countries & Regions
Joe Miller (Acting)
Programs &Analysis
Anne Emig(Acting)
AdministrationJackie Moore
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Office of International Science & Engineering
PRIORITIES
Advance the FRONTIERS of S&E viainternational collaboration
Prepare a GLOBALLY ENGAGED U.S. S&Eworkforce
Develop GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORKSthat link U.S. faculty and students to the world
Leverage RESOURCES, EXPERTISE, FACILITIESaround the globe
Getting StartedThe Essentials
www.NSF.gov
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Navigating: Funding at www.NSF.gov
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Navigating: Awards at www.NSF.gov
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Navigating: Awards at www.NSF.gov
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Navigating www.NSF.gov
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Additional Information on ResourcesJoin Directorate Use Grants.gov’sSpecific Listserves! search feature
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What is the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide?
The Proposal & Award Policies &Procedures Guide (PAPPG) containsdocuments relating to NSF'sproposal and award process. It hasbeen designed for use by both ourcustomer community and NSF staffand consists of two parts.
Part I is NSF’s proposal preparationand submission guidelines
Part II is NSF’s award andadministration guidelines
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What is the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide?
Provides guidance for preparationand submission of proposals toNSFDescribes process – and criteria –by which proposals will bereviewedOutlines reasons why a proposalmay not be accepted or returnedwithout reviewDescribes process for withdrawals,returns, and declinationsIncludes policies to guide, manage,and monitor the award andadministration of grants andcooperative agreements
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Types of Funding Opportunities
Proposals for aProgramDescription mustfollow theinstructions inthe PAPPG.
Proposals for aProgramAnnouncementmust follow theinstructions inthe PAPPG.
Proposals mustfollow theinstructions inthe ProgramSolicitation; theinstructions inthe PAPPG applyunless otherwisestated in thesolicitation.
Dear ColleagueLetters arenotifications ofopportunities orspecialcompetitions forsupplements toexisting NSFawards.
ProgramDescriptions
ProgramAnnouncements
ProgramSolicitations
Dear ColleagueLetters
Funding Opportunities
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Types of Proposals
Research FASEDRAPID ConferenceEAGER EquipmentRAISE TravelGOALI Facility/CenterIdeas Lab Fellowship
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Navigating a Program Description
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Navigating a Program Solicitation
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NSF Proposal & Award Process Timeline
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Types of Proposal SubmissionsNO DEADLINESProposals may be submitted atany time
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Types of Proposal Submissions
TARGET DATESTalk to the Program Office if youthink you might miss the date
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Types of Proposal Submissions
Deadline Dates –Proposals will not beaccepted after this dateand time (5 pmsubmitter’s local time)
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Types of Proposal Submissions
SUBMISSION WINDOWSProposals will not be acceptedafter this date and time (5 p.m.submitter’s local time)
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Types of Proposal Submissions
LETTERS OF INTENTEnables better management ofreviewers and panelists
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Types of Proposal Submissions
PRELIMINARY PROPOSALSSometimes required, sometimesoptional
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Questions on Funding Opportunities?
Contact yourNSF Program Officer
Work with your organization’ssponsored projects office
Ask Early, Ask [email protected]
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Things to ConsiderBefore Writinga Proposal…
Five Key Elements
1. Great idea2. Fit with current research expertise
and career development plans3. Ability to devise a strategy including
benchmarks, timelines, and metrics4. Adequate resources to accomplish
your project5. Assessment Plan
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Developing your Proposal
Key Questions for Prospective Investigators
What has already been done?Develop hunch or hypotheses for forwardprogressObtain preliminary dataWhat do you intend to do?Why is the work important or unique?
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Proposal Development Strategies:
What Do You Need Besides $ ???
Prepare to do the projectHow are you going to do the work?Realistically assess needsDo you have the right team?Determine available resourcesPresent to colleagues/mentors/students
Determine possible funding sources(NSF may not be the right or the only one)
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Proposal Development Strategies:What details should you glean
from the solicitation?
Overall scope and missionInstructions (deviations from the PAPPG)How your proposed project fits with thesolicitationReview procedures and criteriaDeadlines
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Proposal Development Strategies:
Who Should You Talk To?
NSF Program OfficerYour proposed projectClarifications on specific program requirements/limitationsCurrent program patterns
Your Organization’s Sponsored Projects OfficeUniversity guidelines for applicationsInstitutional Review Board “IRB” Approvals
e.g. institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approvals
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Sections of aProposal …
Cover Sheet
Project Summary (1 page)
Project Description (15 pages)
References Cited
Biographical Sketches (for all senior personnel)
Budget
Budget Justification (5 pages)
Current and Pending Support
Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources
Post doctoral mentoring plan (if applicable)
Data management plan
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Parts of an NSF ProposalCover SheetMany of the boxes on thecover sheet areelectronically prefilled aspart of the FastLane loginprocess.
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Parts of an NSF ProposalProject Summary Requirements:
OverviewStatement on Intellectual MeritStatement of Broader Impacts
Special characters (e.g., formulas) may be uploaded as a PDF
Project Description Addresses:What you want to doWhy you want to do itHow you plan to do it
How you measure successWhat are the benefits
Results from prior NSF support
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Parts of an NSF Proposal
The Project Description must containseparate sections labeled Intellectual
Merit and Broader Impacts
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Budgetary GuidelinesAmounts should be:
Realistic and reasonable
Well justified and shouldestablish need
Consistent w/programguidelines in solicitation andProposal & Award Policies &Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
Eligible costs consist of:
Personnel
Equipment
Travel
Participant supportOther (e.g., subawards,consultant and computerservices, publications costsIndirect costs (as appropriate)`
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NSF Cost Sharing Policy
Inclusion of voluntary committed cost sharingis prohibited in the budget of solicited &unsolicited proposals.
Organizations may, at their own discretion,continue to contribute voluntaryuncommitted cost sharing to NSF sponsoredprojects as part of the section for Facilities,Equipment, and Other Resources.
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Sections of an NSF Proposal
Facilities, Equipment, and Other ResourcesUsed to assess the adequacy of the organizational resourcesavailable to perform the effort proposed. Should not containquantifiable financial information.
Current and Pending SupportThis section of the proposalrequires reporting on allcurrent and pending supportfor ongoing projects andproposals from any fundingsource.
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Special Information and SupplementaryDocumentation
Letters of collaboration (no letters of support)
Postdoctoral mentoring plans
Data management plans
You should alert NSF officials tounusual circumstances that requirespecial handling (i.e. proprietary information)
Solicitations may specify what is and is not allowed to besubmitted
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Mentoring for Postdoctoral Researchers
• Explicit description of the mentoring activities
• Must include a mentoring plan asa supplementary document(maximum one page)
• For collaborative proposals, leadorganization must submit a singlementoring plan for all postdoctoralresearchers supported under the entire project.
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Data Management Plan RequirementsAll proposals are required to include, as asupplementary doc, a Data Management Plan of up totwo pages.Plan should describe how the proposal will conform toNSF policy on dissemination and sharing of researchresults.A valid Data Management Plan may includeonly the statement that no detailed planis needed, as long as aclear justification is provided.Plan will be reviewed as part of theIntellectual Merit and/or BroaderImpacts of the proposal.
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Single Copy Documents
Some proposal documents are for “NSF Use Only” andare not provided to reviewers
Authorization to deviate from proposal preparationrequirements
List of suggested reviewers to include or not to include
Proprietary or privileged information
Proposal certifications
Information about collaborators and other affiliations
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Questions?
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The Merit ReviewProcess
MERIT REVIEW VIDEO
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NSF’s Proposal & Award Process Timeline
Black Box?
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Merit Review Criteria
Intellectual Merit:the potential to advance knowledge
Broader Impacts:the potential to benefit society andcontribute to the achievement ofspecific, desired societal outcomes
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When Preparing Proposals
• Read the funding opportunity; ask a Program Officerfor clarifications if needed
• Address all the proposal review criteria
• Understand the NSF merit review process
• Avoid omissions and mistakes
• Check your proposal to verify that it is complete!
• Double Check that the proposal NSF receives is theone you intended to send
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Merit Review Guiding Principles & Criteria
The Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)contains a description of the Merit Review Criteria
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Review Format in FastLane
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Over 2,000 proposals were RWR in FY 20146 most common reasons why
1. Not responsive to the PAPPG or program announcement/solicitation (960)
2. Does not meet an announced proposal deadline date and time (171)
3. It is inappropriate for NSF funding (74)
4. Duplicative or substantially similar to a proposal
already under consideration (66)
5. Not substantively revised from a proposal that
was previously reviewed and declined (37)
6. Duplicates another proposal that was already awarded (24)
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Types of Reviews
Ad HocProposals are sent out for reviewSome proposals may under go ad hoc review only
PanelFace to Face sessions conducted with reviewers. Held atNSF, or virtually via assistive technologies such as WebExor BlueJeans
CombinationSome proposals may undergo supplemental ad hocreviews before or after a panel review
InternalReviewed by NSF Program Officers
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How are Reviewers Selected?Three or more external reviewers per proposal are selectedTypes of Reviewers Recruited
Specific content expertiseGeneral science or education expertise
Sources of ReviewersFormer reviewersProgram Officer’s knowledge ofthe research areaReferences listed in proposalRecent professional society programsS&E journal articles related to the proposalReviewer recommendations included in proposal
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What is the Role of the Reviewer?
Review all proposal material and considerThe two NSF merit review criteria and any program specificcriteriaAdequacy of the proposed project plan including thebudget, resources, and timelinePriorities of the scientific field and of the NSF programPotential risks and benefits of the project
Make independent written comments on the quality of theproposal content
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What is the Role of the Review Panel?
• Discuss the merits of the proposalwith the other panelists
• Write a summary based on thatdiscussion
• Provide some indication of therelative merits of different proposalsconsidered
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Why Serve on an NSF Panel?
• Gain first hand knowledge of the merit review process
• Learn about common problems with proposals
• Discover proposal writing strategies
• Meet colleagues and NSF ProgramOfficers managing the programsrelated to your research
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How Do I Become a Reviewer?
Contact the NSF Program Officer(s) ofthe program(s) that fit your expertise
Introduce yourself as a strong potentialreviewer based on your researchexperienceOffer to send a 2 page CV with currentcontact informationStay in touch if you don’t hear back rightaway
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Conflicts of Interest (COI)
What is a COI?
How we address conflict of interest
NSF checks and avoids COIs in the review processInstitutional COIs
Personal COIs
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Proposal Review and Processing
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Funding DecisionsReviews are Advisory to NSF
The merit review process provides:Review of the proposal and a recommendation on funding.
Feedback (strengths and weaknesses) to the proposers.
NSF Program Officers make funding recommendationsguided by program goals and portfolio considerations.
NSF Division Directors either concur or reject theProgram Officers’ funding recommendations.
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Feedback from Merit Review
Reviewer ratings (such as: E, V, G, F, P)
Analysis of how well proposal addresses bothreview criteria: Intellectual Merit and BroaderImpacts
Proposal strengths and weaknesses
Reasons for decline (if applicable)
If you have any questions, contactcognizant Program Officer.
the
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Documentation from Merit Review
• Verbatim copies of individual reviews, excludingreviewer identities
• Panel summary or summariespanel review was used
• Context statement (usually)
• Program Officer to Principal Investigatorcomments (formal or informal, written, email orverbal) as necessary to explain a decision
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Examples of Reasons for Declines• Not considered competitive based on merit review
criteria and program office concurrence
• Flaws or issues identified by the Program Officer
• Funds were not adequate to fund all competitiveproposals
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Revisions and ResubmissionsDo the reviewers and the NSF Program Officer identifysignificant strengths in your proposal?
Can you address the identified weaknesses?
Can the proposal be significantly revised?
Are there other ways your colleaguesor you think a resubmission can bestrengthened?
Questions?
Contact your cognizant Program Officer!
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NSF Reconsideration Process
Explanation fromProgram Officerand/or DivisionDirector
Written request forreconsideration toAssistant Directorwithin 90 days of thedecision
Request fromorganization toDeputy Director ofNSF
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Possible Considerations for Funding aCompetitive Proposal
• Addresses all reviewcriteria
• Likely high impact• Broadening
participation• Educational impact• Impact on
institution/state
• Special programmaticconsiderations (e.g.CAREER/RUI/EPSCoR)
• Other support for PI• “Launching” versus
“Maintaining”• Portfolio balance
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For More Information on the NSF MeritReview Process
Go to NSF’s Home Page (www.nsf.gov)
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Proposal Review and Processing
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Ask Early, Ask Often!Contact the cognizant Program Officer
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Questions?
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Faculty Early CareerDevelopment Program
“CAREER”
www.nsf.gov/career
CAREER AwardsNew Solicitation out soon
Cross disciplinary perspectives
Future Due Dates:
Third Wed BIO, CISE, EHR July 18, 2018Third Thursday ENG July 19, 2018Third Friday GEO, MPS, SBE July 20, 2018
www.nsf.gov/career
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CAREER Awards
Foundation wide
Supports junior faculty
Research and education integration
PECASE(Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers)
eligibility
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CAREER Awards
Stable support for 5 years
NSF wide: 500+/year
> $400K
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An eligible institution must be:
An academic institution in the U.S.,its territories or possessions, andthe Commonwealth of Puerto Ricothat award degrees in fieldssupported by NSF.
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An eligible institution may also be:
Non profit, non degree granting (e.g. a museum,observatory or lab) if the eligibility requirements of the PIare satisfied.
NSF encourages proposals from differentinstitutional types, including minority serving andundergraduate institutions
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CAREER varies across NSF
Number of submitted CAREER proposalsReview and Funding methodsOther Proposals with which CAREERs compete
NSF CAREER Coordinating CommitteeSets NSF wide goals
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CAREER Proposals
Contact program manager liaison* and ask about:
Expectations for scope of research and educationAssessment of 2 page departmental letterFunding rate trend for regular proposals in program of interest
http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/career/contacts.jsp
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Are CAREER awards right for you?
Yes, if:Your proposed research is innovative, ambitious and within NSF’sthe purview of research and education supported
You have support from your department/organization, mentors.
You are at the right stage of your career.
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CAREER Personnel and Budgets
Senior Personnel(Consultants,subawards,collaborators)
Academic yearbuyouts for teachingintensive institutions
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CAREER Departmental 2 Page Letter
Statement of PI CAREER program eligibility
Support for PI’s proposed research and education activities
Description of how the PIs career goals and responsibilitiesmesh with that of the organization and department
Commitment to support professional development andmentoring of the PI
NOT a letter of recommendation or endorsement of the PI orthe research project
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CAREER Awards Urban Myths
“You cannot apply because you have another NSF award. . .”
“It is an entry program, so you must first apply to CAREER. . .”
“I need to see a successful proposal to write a successful proposal. . .”
“You have no chance, if you are not from a research intensive institution.. .”
“CAREER proposals are more portable than other NSF funding.”
“The education component does not matter. . .”
“I read on the web that to succeed, I have to....”
Traits of a SuccessfulCAREER Proposal
High quality This is a highly competitive program!
Matches disciplinary program expectations
Includes an appropriate scope of activities for a 5 year plan, notone’s whole life!
Goes outside the education box of regular research proposals inthe field
Strikes a balance between doable research activities and morerisky pursuits
PECASE:Presidential Early Career Awards for
Science and Engineering
Career Awards By Directorate2011 to 2016
Questions?
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NSF AND THE ECONOMY
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Lunch Break
JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY
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Crosscutting &NSF wide
Opportunities
What Is meant by crosscutting?
Sponsored by >1 NSF unit….
Cuts across NSF in different ways...
Collaborative with otherU.S. government agencies…
Types of Crosscutting ActivitiesCross disciplinary (10 Big Ideas)
Broadening participation or People oriented
Fellowships/Opportunities Education & Training
Building Research Communities
Infrastructure
Data Sciences
Translational
International
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Cross Disciplinary Initiatives
10 BIG IDEAS
INFEWS
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Ten Big Ideas for Future NSF InvestmentsRESEARCH IDEAS
Windows on the Universe:The Era of Multi-messengerAstrophysics
The Quantum Leap:Leading the Next QuantumRevolution
NavigatingtheNew Arctic
Understanding the Rules of Life: PredictingPhenotype
PROCESS IDEASMid-scale Research Infrastructure
Growing Convergent Research at NSF
NSF 2026
NSF INCLUDES: Enhancing STEM through Diversity and Inclusion
Harnessing Data for 21st CenturyScience and Engineering
Work at the Human-TechnologyFrontier:Shaping the Future
INFEWS: Innovation at the Nexus of Food,Energy, and Water Systems
Food, energy and water systems are interrelated
10 percent of US energy is associated with food40 percent of water withdrawals are power plant cooling30 percent of water withdrawals are for irrigation3 percent of electricity is used for pumping, treating, andtransporting water
INFEWS includes a central competition
Goal is to build a community of interdisciplinary scholarshttps://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505241
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Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (CNH)
Emphasis is placed on researchon questions requiring deepintegration of natural and humansystems.
Collaboration between BIO, SBE,and GEO.
Projects must address all fourcomponents highlighted in thefigure.
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The Central INFEWS Competition
Requires attention to food, energy and water systems
Requires involvement from disciplines supported by 3 directorates
Requires a systems framework
Proposals go to one of three tracks:ModellingDecision supportSolutions toward sustainability
Maximum funding: $2.5 M for 3 years, totalLook for our next solicitation in Spring FY 2018 for Fall deadline.
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Broadening Participation
INCLUDES
ADVANCE
HBCU UP, EiR
HSI
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INCLUDES
Inclusion across the Nation of Communitiesof Learners of UnderrepresentedDiscoverers in Engineering and Science
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INCLUDES*Collaborative Infrastructure
*Networked relationships*Talent from all sectors *STEM workforce
*Spur a national conversation for “bold visions”
Launch Pilots: planning for partners to share goals and purposes.
Alliances: leverage pilots adding new partners.
Backbone organizations: provide increased communications,interoperability, coordination, support and accountability for theNetwork of Alliances.
On Ramps – See DCL NSF 17 111Deadlines Nov. 13, 2017 and April 16, 2018
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ADVANCE: Increasing the Participation andAdvancement of Women in Academic Science and
Engineering Careers
Goals:Strategies to undertake organizationalchange to address gender diversityissues in STEM
Systemic approaches to increase therepresentation and advancement ofwomen in academic STEM careers.
Contribute to and inform the generalknowledge base on gender equity inthe academic STEM disciplines.
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ADVANCE – COMPONENTSCOMPETITION WILL RUN EVERY OTHER YEARINSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION
Preliminary Proposals – April 2019Full Proposals – January 2020
ADAPTIONLetter of Intent – August 9, 2017Full proposal – September 13, 2017
PARTNERSHIPSLetter of Intent – December 2018Full proposal – January 2020
Research Initiation Awards< 3 years, < $300K
Broadening ParticipationResearch Projects< 3 years, < $350K
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September 19, 2017 Dear Colleagues Letter
HBCU Excellence in Research, Webinar, Dec. 11, 2017https://www.nsf.gov/ehr/Pubs/HBCUEIR.pdf
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NSF organizations participating in EiR:BIO CISE ENG GEO MPS SBE OIA
Types of Awards:Collaborative projects of up to $1,000,000to build and support the development ofresearch capacity at HBCUs.
Research projects of up to $500,000to support research by individual PIs.
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HSI Program TechnicalAssistance WebinarsJan. 4, 2018 & Jan. 17, 2018
FULL PROPOSAL DUE DATE: March 6, 2018 Available online
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Fellowships and Opportunities
GRFPGRIPGROWPRFs
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Graduate Research Fellowship Program
GoalsSelect, recognize, andfinancially support early intheir careers individuals withdemonstrated potential tobe high achieving scientistsand engineers
Broaden participation in S&Eof underrepresented groups,including women,minorities, persons withdisabilities, and veterans
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Key Elements
Five Year Award – $138,000/FellowThree years of support
$34,000 Stipend per year$12,000 Educational allowance to institution
Career Life Balance (family leave)Supercomputer access: XSEDEProfessional Development Opportunities
: International Research: Federal Internships
Recent Change: Graduate students are limited to only 1 application to theGRFP, submitted either in the 1st year or in the 2nd year of graduate school.
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Graduate Research Internship Program
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RESOURCES:
Solicitation and links www.nsf.gov/grfp
NSF GRFP FastLaneWebsite www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp
Application, guides, announcements,FAQs GRFP Website, www.nsfgrfp.org
Current & former Fellows 866 NSF GRFP,[email protected]
To be a reviewer: https://nsfgrfp.org/panelists
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Allows Postdocs to serve as their own PIUp to 2 years of fundingChoice of institution and mentorMust be US Citizen or permanent residentProvides both a Stipend and an Allowance (amountsvary by division and directorate)Allowance used for:
BenefitsTravelPublicationsResearch expenses
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Integrating Research andEducation Training
REUNRTRETRUI, ROA, PUI
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Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Goals:Initiate and conduct projectsthat engage a number ofundergraduate students inresearch.
Involve in research studentswho might not otherwise havethe opportunity, particularlythose from academicinstitutions where researchprograms are limited.
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NSF Research Traineeship(NRT) Program
The NRT Program encourages the development ofinnovative models for STEM graduate training
NRT supports training STEM graduate students in highpriority interdisciplinary research areas
NRT supports professional development to foster aninclusive workforce ready to enter diverse STEM career
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NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program
Awards51 Funded Projects30 States
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GOAL: Enable K 12 teachers and community college facultyto engage in STEM research and then adapt knowledge intotheir teaching.
RET Sites and SupplementsMay be included in REU proposalsCheck Directorates for specific mechanisms
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Support for Undergraduates RUI, ROA for PUIsRUIs and ROAs support research by faculty members at PUIs.
PUIs = accredited institutions that award Associate's, Bachelor's,and/or Master's degrees but have not awarded > 20 Ph.D./D.Sci.degrees in all NSF supported fields during the combinedprevious two academic years.
ALL NSF directorates evaluate and fund RUIs and ROAs
They are funded within R & E program allocations
Directorate contacts found at : http://www.nsf.gov/crsspgrm/rui_roa/contacts.jsp
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Building ResearchCommunities
RCNsWorkshop proposals
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Research CoordinationNetworks (RCNs)Goal is to advance a field or create new directions bysupporting groups of investigators to communicate andcoordinate research, training, and educational activitiesacross boundaries.
Does not support primary research activitiesDeadline varies by programNot all programs accept RCN proposals
Contact the relevant program before submitting RCNproposal
Program Solicitation – NSF 15 594https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17594/nsf17594.htm
Workshops
One mechanism to bring together different components of theresearch community (sectors, fields, nationalities) to address commonareas of interest
Discuss research directions, gaps, techniques, advances, approachesShare ideas and best practicesBuild connections and identify potential areas of collaborationPromote student/early career participation
Contact the relevant program beforesubmitting a workshop proposal
Infrastructure
MRI
STC
ERC
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Major Research Instrumentation (MRI)
Acquisition or development of research instrumentation(incl. cyber infrastructure)Shared use/multi user instrumentation for research and trainingAcademic and private sector partnerships
FY 2018 MRI CompetitionSolicitation NSF 18 513 (significant changes from prior years)
Science and TechnologyCenters, IntegrativePartnerships (STCs)
Promote frontier investigations across and/orwithin NSF-supported S&E area
Advance discovery and innovation through theintegration of cutting-edge research, excellencein education, diversity, and transfer of newknowledge
12 current STCs across all NSF disciplines –coordinated and co-managed by IA w other NSF Directorates
OIA Contacts
NSF EPSCoRhttp://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/programs/epscor/index.jsp
MRIhttps://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/programs/mri/
STChttps://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/programs/stc/
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Engineering Research Centers (ERCs)
Funded for 10 years at ~ $4M/year (a 5 year initial award / 5 year renewal)
Multi university, cross disciplinary academic collaboration
Driven by leading edge complex engineering challenge with significantpotential societal impact
Additional support provided by industry, and other partners
Strong integration of research, education and workforce development,diversity and culture of inclusion and innovation ecosystem.
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Engineering Research Centers (ERCs)
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Engineering Research Centers (ERCs)
14 active ERCs 4 new ERCs awarded in FY17
Innovative and Strategic Transformation ofAlkane Resources, Purdue University
Cell Manufacturing Technologies, Georgia Tech
Cellular Metamaterials, Boston University
Precise Advanced Technologies and Health SystemsFor Underserved Populations, Texas A&M University
NASEM’s report (2017):“A New Vision for Center Based Engineering Research”
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Data and Cyber Sciences
Big Data
NRI
SaTC
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BIGDATA
Two categories for submission:
Foundations: Encourages fundamentaltechniques, theories, methodologies andtechnologies of broad applicability.
Innovative Applications: Encourages noveltechniques, methodologies, and technologiesof interest to at least one specific application(special requirements).
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National Robotics Initiative 2.0:Ubiquitous Collaborative Robots (NRI 2.0)
Expands the scale and variety ofcollaborative interactions.
FY 17 ParticipantsCISE, ENG, SBE,EHR, USDA/NIFADOE/EM, DOD
Open to US universities and colleges, as well as non profit, non academic organizations
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SaTCSecure and Trustworthy Cyberspace
NSF’s flagship program for research incybersecurity
Multiple NSF directorates: CISE, EHR,ENG, MPS, SBEU.S. colleges & universities, also opento US non profits, and sometimes forprofits
Proposal designations:– Core– Education– Secure, Trustworthy, Assured
and Resilient Semiconductorsand Systems (STARSS)
– Transition to Practice (TTP)
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Translational Research
S B I R S T T RAmerica’s Seed Fund
Partnerships for Innovation
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Technology Translation
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TranslationalResearch
Private funds
Valley of death
STC: Science and Technology CentersMRSEC: Materials Research Scienceand Engineering CentersCCI: Centers for Chemical InnovationERC: Engineering Research CentersGOALI: Grant Opportunities forAcademic Liaison with IndustryIUCRC: Industry UniversityCooperative Research CentersI Corps™: Innovation CorpsPFI: Partnerships for InnovationSBIR/STTR: Small Business ResearchProgram
America’s Seed Fundpowered by NSF
SBIR/STTR Program
S B I R S T T RAmerica’s Seed Fund
NSF SBIR/STTR ProgramR
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Discovery Development Commercialization
Startup Start up Phases & Challenges
Phase 1Feasibility Research
$225K/6 12mn
Phase 2.. towards Prototype
$750K/24mn
Phase 3Product Development to
Market
SBIR/STTR Opportunity
Who and What We Fund
Too early for SBIR/STTR Funding?
If you have prior NSF funding…consider two other NSF programs:
Partnerships for [email protected] more info:@NSFSBIR
Partnership for Innovation (PFI)
Support NSF sponsored research and technologies withpotential for accelerated commercialization; supportproof of concept work, and prototype development
Sustainable partnerships and multi disciplinaryinnovation ecosystems
Professional development, mentoring onentrepreneurship and technology translation; broadenparticipation
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Key Program Highlights
Solicitation NSF 18 511 was issued in response to the AmericanInnovation and Competitiveness Act (Public Law No: 114 329)
Replaces and consolidates PFI AIR and PFI BIC programs
Expands list of eligible organizations
Two Tracks:
PFI Technology Translation (PFI TT).PFI Research Partnerships (PFI RP).
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2018/nsf18511/nsf18511.htm
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Why I Corps™?Most academic spinouts fail
because they developsomething
NO ONE CARES ABOUT
Do customerswant
somethingmore efficient?
How do theyadopt new
technologies?
How do Ireach newcustomers?
What problemdoes this solve for
my customers?
or justsmaller?
or maybejust
cheaper?
Who make apurchasedecision?Is that a big
problem?or maybe
justinconvenient
?
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Why I Corps™?
Most academic spinouts failbecause they develop
somethingNO ONE CARES ABOUT
Do customerswant
somethingmore efficient?
How do theyadopt new
technologies?
How do Ireach newcustomers?
What problemdoes this solve for
my customers?
or justsmaller?
or maybejust
cheaper?
Who make apurchasedecision?Is that a big
problem?or maybe
justinconvenient
?
The answers are not in thelab and not even on
campus
What is I Corps™?
I Corps™ gives $50k for your team to travel to meet withOVER 100 POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS
and partners
7 week intensive training program toGET OUT OF THE LABto learn how to actually
EVALUATE MARKET OPPORTUNITY
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Interested?Want to learn more?
I Corps™ website:www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i corps/teams.jsp
Monthly webinars – details on the website
Program Officers:Steve Konsek: [email protected] WalkerPeach: [email protected]
Solicitation on the Teams website:www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/i corps/teams.jsp
FAQ: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17083/nsf17083.jspor search “NSF I Corps Teams FAQ”
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Questions?
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