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Funding Opportunities at NSF
Dr. Judy M. VanceProgram Director
Engineering Design
2008 NSF CAREER Proposal Writing Workshop March 27, 2008
Dr. Joycelyn HarrisonProgram Director
Materials Processing and Manufacturing
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Outline
NSF Overview Introduction to Funding at NSF Types of Funding After the Award: Supplements Other Funding Opportunities
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NSF – Where Discoveries Begin Established in 1950 by the “NSF Act”
to promote and advance scientific progress in the United States by sponsoring scientific research and by supporting selected activities in science and engineering
An independent agency of the Federal Government
Only agency authorized to provide funding for research across all science and engineering disciplines (except medical sciences)
Funds projects that advance discovery, learning, and innovation
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National Science Foundation DirectoratesDirectorates
Biological Sciences Computer and Information Science and Engineering Education and Human Resources Engineering Geosciences Mathematical and Physical Sciences
OfficesOffices Office of Cyberinfrastructure Office of International Science and Engineering Office of Polar Programs
OtherOther Integrative Activities Arctic Research Commission
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Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation
(EFRI)
Chemical, Bioengineering,Environmental, And Transport
Systems(CBET)
Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing
Innovation(CMMI)
Electrical, Communications
and Cyber Systems(ECCS)
EngineeringEducation and
Centers(EEC)
IndustrialInnovation andPartnerships
(IIP)
Office of the Assistant DirectorDeputy Assistant Director
(OAD)
Office of the Assistant DirectorDeputy Assistant Director
(OAD)
Senior AdvisorNanotechnologySenior Advisor
Nanotechnology
Directorate for Engineering
EngineeringInfrastructure
Systems
EngineeringInfrastructure
Systems
Innovation Sciencesand DecisionEngineering
Innovation Sciencesand DecisionEngineering
CMMIDivision Director
Adnan Akay
CMMIDivision Director
Adnan Akay
Information Technology and Infrastructure Systems
Dennis Wenger (acting)
Information Technology and Infrastructure Systems
Dennis Wenger (acting)
GeoEnvironmental Engr and GeoHazards Mitigation
Richard Fragaszy
GeoEnvironmental Engr and GeoHazards Mitigation
Richard Fragaszy
Manufacturing Machines and Equipment
George Hazelrigg
Manufacturing Machines and Equipment
George Hazelrigg
Structural Systems and Hazard Mitigation
of StructuresM. P. Singh
Structural Systems and Hazard Mitigation
of StructuresM. P. Singh
Infrastructure Management and Hazard Responses
Dennis Wenger
Infrastructure Management and Hazard Responses
Dennis Wenger
Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation
ResearchJoy Pauschke
Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation
ResearchJoy Pauschke
Control SystemsSuhada JayasuriyaControl Systems
Suhada Jayasuriya
Dynamical SystemsEduardo Misawa
Dynamical SystemsEduardo Misawa
Engineering DesignJudy Vance
Engineering DesignJudy Vance
Manufacturing Enterprise Systems
Cerry Klein
Manufacturing Enterprise Systems
Cerry Klein
Operations ResearchStephen Nash
Operations ResearchStephen Nash
Service EnterpriseEngineeringCerry Klein
Service EnterpriseEngineeringCerry Klein
Sensor Innovationand SystemsShih Chi Liu
Sensor Innovationand SystemsShih Chi Liu
Geomechanics and Geotechnical Systems
Richard Fragaszy
Geomechanics and Geotechnical Systems
Richard Fragaszy
Infrastructure Materials and Structural Mechanics
Larry Bank
Infrastructure Materials and Structural Mechanics
Larry Bank
Materials Processing and ManufacturingJoycelyn Harrison
Materials Processing and ManufacturingJoycelyn Harrison
Mechanics and Structures of Materials
Ken Chong
Mechanics and Structures of Materials
Ken Chong
Nano/Bio MechanicsDemitris Kouris
Nano/Bio MechanicsDemitris Kouris
Materials Transformation and Mechanics
Materials Transformation and Mechanics
NanoManufacturingShaochen Chen
NanoManufacturingShaochen Chen
Material Design andSurface Engineering
Clark Cooper
Material Design andSurface Engineering
Clark Cooper
Deputy DirectorGeorge Hazelrigg
Deputy DirectorGeorge Hazelrigg
Engineering AdvisorKen Chong
Engineering AdvisorKen Chong
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Transformative Research
ResearchResearch driven by ideas that have the potential to radically change our understanding of an important existing scientific or engineering concept or leading to the creation of a new paradigm or field of science or engineering. Such research also is characterized by its challenge to current understanding or its pathway to new frontiers.
NSB Report, March 2007
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Funding at NSF
NSF provides funding via grants and cooperative grants and cooperative agreementsagreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K-12 school systems, businesses, informal science organizations and other research organizations throughout the U.S.
NSF receives and processes over 45,000 proposals45,000 proposals per year Approximately 11,000/yr are funded
Engineering Directorate (ENG) receives around 10,000 10,000 proposalsproposals per year
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Funding Opportunities Individual research projects Instrumentation Large-scale facilities Fellowships, traineeships, research assistantships,
post-doctoral funding Centers
Research (e.g. ERC, I/UCRC) Science and engineering education
Small Business Innovation International Collaboration Workshops, Conferences
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Proposal and Awards Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPP)NSF 07-140
Covers all general regulations and procedures for submission of proposals and duties during awards Format, requirements, budget
concerns Basic guidelines for all types of
proposals Replaced GPG and GPM New regulations
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Types of Funding Two major categories of fundingTwo major categories of funding
Unsolicited Proposals Solicited Proposals
Two types of proposalsTwo types of proposals Individual institution Multi-institution
Subcontract (one proposal) Collaborative Research (multiple proposals)
Most grants are awarded in ENG (and NSF) through means of unsolicited proposal programs
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Types of Funding
Unsolicited Proposal “Windows”Unsolicited Proposal “Windows” CMMI Division
Jan 15 to Feb 15 Sept 1 to Oct 1
CBET Division Feb 1 to Mar 1 Aug 15 to Sept 15
SolicitationsSolicitations Each has its own submission due date
ECCS Division Jan 7 to Feb 7 Sept 7 to Oct 7
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Unsolicited Proposals
Core funding instrument Submitted to a particular program Generally awarded to one PI or a small group of
researchers Collaborative Proposals
Tackle a larger problem via leveraging abilities and equipment of various researchers
Two or more proposals submitted together, still separate awards but made together for one idea
Up to $300,000 total for up to 3 year duration
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Engineering Design ProgramPD 05-1464
holistic view of designholistic view of design total system, life-cycle context recognizes the need for advanced
understanding of the identification and definition of preferences, analysis of alternatives, effective accommodation of uncertainty in decision-making, and the relationship between data and knowledge in a digitally-supported process
"design for”"design for” capabilities science and engineering are brought to bear on the specific task of
developing tools appropriate to a particular domain of application in design space
interface between computational capacity and human wants and human wants and experiencesexperiences
The role of information technologies, automation and visualizationautomation and visualization, learning technologies and systems will be an increasingly important aspect of effective design practice.
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Solicited Proposals Submitted in response to specific research initiatives Submitted in response to specific research initiatives
and special thrust areasand special thrust areas Defined by NSF in response to needs and desires of the
communities programs serve and the health of science/engineering as a whole
Each solicitation has its own requirements, regulations, and submission dates specific to it
Initiatives have varied goalsInitiatives have varied goals Address timely specific problems Develop the careers of researchers and enhance education of
students Provide a means of enhancing the research capabilities of
institutions etc.
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Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program NSF 05-579 (under revision) NSF-wide activity
Recognizes and supports early career-developmentearly career-development activities
Awardees selected on the basis of creative, career-development plans that integrate research and integrate research and educationeducation Five year research and education plan, minimum budget of
$400,000 Full Proposal Deadline Date: Late July each year
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Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) NSF 07-579
Funding for interdisciplinary initiatives at the Funding for interdisciplinary initiatives at the frontier of engineering research and educationfrontier of engineering research and education PI and at least two co-PIs, all from different disciplines
Transformative opportunities that lead toTransformative opportunities that lead to New research areas for NSF, ENG and other agencies New industries or capabilities for our country Significant progress on a recognized national need
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Cognitive Optimization and Prediction - from Neural Systems Cognitive Optimization and Prediction - from Neural Systems to Neurotechnology (COPN)to Neurotechnology (COPN)
Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure (RESIN)Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure (RESIN)
Up to 4 years in duration and up to $500,000 a year pending the availability of funds.
Key Dates Letter of Intent Deadline Date: September 25, 2007 Preliminary Proposal Deadline Date: October 26, 2007 Full Proposal Deadline Date: April 30, 2008
Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) NSF 07-579
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Multi-disciplinary researchMulti-disciplinary research seeking contributions to more than one area of science or engineering, by innovation in, or innovative use of computational thinking
…Concepts …Methods …Models …Algorithms …Tools
Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation (CDI) NSF 07-603
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Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation (CDI) NSF 07-603
Five-year initiativeFive-year initiative $26 – $50 M in FY 2008
Increase by anIncrease by an additional $50 M each year additional $50 M each year
Key DatesKey Dates Letter of Intent: Oct. 30, 2007–Nov. 30, 2007 Preliminary Proposals: Dec. 7, 2007 – Jan. 8, 2008 Full Proposals: Mar. 28, 2008 – Apr. 29, 2008
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Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) NSF 07-522 Funding to stimulate interactions and staff exchange between
universities and industry universities and industry Fundamental research generally is performed in academe in parallel with
more applied research in industry
Encourage the development of creative modes of collaborative creative modes of collaborative interactions with industry through:interactions with industry through: Industry-University Collaborative Projects Faculty and Students in Industry
Faculty-in-Industry Post Doctoral Industrial Fellowships Graduate Student Industrial Fellowships Undergraduate Industrial Fellowships
Industry Engineers and Scientists in Academe Industry Presence on Campus Industry-Based Graduate Assistantship
Proposals are submitted according to the deadlines for Proposals are submitted according to the deadlines for Unsolicited ProposalsUnsolicited Proposals
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The MRI program assists in the acquisition or development of The MRI program assists in the acquisition or development of major research instrumentation major research instrumentation Supports purchase, upgrade, or development, of major state-of-the-
art instrumentation for research, research training, and integrated research/education activities at organizations
Improve access to and increase use of modern research and research training instrumentation
Enable academic departments or cross-departmental units to create well-equipped learning environments that integrate research with education
Foster the development of the next generation of instrumentation for research and research training
Promote partnerships between academic researchers and private sector instrument developers
Proposals may be forProposals may be for a single instrument a large system of instruments multiple instruments that share a common or specific research focus
Deadline: Fourth Thursday in January, annuallyFourth Thursday in January, annually
Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) NSF 08-503
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Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) NSF 08-540 To meet the challenges ofTo meet the challenges of educating future Ph.D. educating future Ph.D.
scientists and engineersscientists and engineers Emphasizes multidisciplinary educationEmphasizes multidisciplinary education
Proposals must describe integrative, research-based, graduate education and training activities in emerging areas of science and engineering
Encourage breadth of skills, strengths, and understanding for interdisciplinary work while still permitting well grounded training in a major field
Provides $2 million over 5 years Provides $2 million over 5 years DeadlinesDeadlines
Preliminary proposals: April 24, 2008 (IGERT Traineeship) Full proposals: April 24, 2008 (IGERT Resource Center) Full proposals: October 20, 2008 (IGERT Traineeship)
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Broadening Participation Research Initiation Grants in Engineering (BRIGE) NSF 07-589 To increase the diversityTo increase the diversity of researchers who apply for
and receive ENG funding to initiate research programs to initiate research programs early in their careers, including those from under-early in their careers, including those from under-represented groups, engineers at minority serving represented groups, engineers at minority serving
institutions, and persons with disabilities.institutions, and persons with disabilities. New investigator Within first 3 years of tenure track (or equivalent) appointment U.S. citizen or permanent resident
24 months duration, maximum $175,00024 months duration, maximum $175,000 DeadlineDeadline
February 8, 2008
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Other Solicited/Special Funding Opportunities
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Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGER) See PAPP for information Small-scale, exploratory, high-risk research in the fields of Small-scale, exploratory, high-risk research in the fields of
science, engineering, and education normally supported by science, engineering, and education normally supported by the NSF the NSF preliminary work on untested and novel ideas ventures into emerging and potentially transformative research
ideas; application of new expertise or new approaches to "established"
research topics efforts of similar character likely to catalyze rapid and innovative
advances
Fundamental science and engineering projects whose Fundamental science and engineering projects whose results may enable mitigation, preparation, response, and results may enable mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery from catastrophic events recovery from catastrophic events
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Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGER) See PAPP for information
SGER awards cannot exceed $200,000 for a period of SGER awards cannot exceed $200,000 for a period of two yearstwo years 6 month maximum extension
Most are for smaller amounts and/or for shorter Most are for smaller amounts and/or for shorter durationsdurations
Contact cognizant Program Officer to discuss fundingContact cognizant Program Officer to discuss funding
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Workshop Proposals
Often used to advise NSF Program Directors on Often used to advise NSF Program Directors on appropriate emphasis areas for programs appropriate emphasis areas for programs
Funds are usually allocated forFunds are usually allocated for Participant travel and lodging PI travel to plan the workshop Workshop organization, advertising, supplies
DeadlinesDeadlines Are accepted throughout the fiscal year at the discretion of the
cognizant PD Contact PD for more information
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After the Award: Supplements
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Research Experiences forUndergraduates (REU) Announcement: NSF 07-569To attract and retain undergraduates in mathematics,
science and engineering through research experiences Two typesTwo types
REU Sites REU Supplements
One REU supplement per grant per year Potential second REU supplement for a student from an
underrepresented group
Deadlines Deadlines REU Sites: August 18, 2008 REU Supplements: varies with program
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Research Experiencesfor Teachers (RET) Announcement: NSF 07-557
To build long-term collaborative partnerships between K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers, community college faculty, and the NSF university research community by involving the teachers in engineering research
Two typesTwo types RET Sites RET Supplements
Deadlines Deadlines RET Sites: November 17, 2008 RET Supplements: varies by program
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How do I find out about new solicitations?
Search the NSF websiteSearch the NSF website
Subscribe to MyNSFSubscribe to MyNSF
www.nsf.gov/mynsf
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Where to go for information
Locate people/programs Current solicitations Directorate priorities Abstracts of current awards Proposal and Awards Policies and
Procedures Guide
http://www.nsf.gov
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http://www.nsf.gov
Dr. Judy M. Vance Dr. Joycelyn [email protected] [email protected] 703-292-7088