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May 2 & 3, 2005Stafford II, Room 555
National Science Foundation
PROJECT DIRECTORS&
PROJECT ADMINISTRATORSMEETING
Sherry Farwell – Office Head Pat Ferguson – Senior Program
Assistant Simona Gilbert – Administrative Manager Julio Lopez-Ferrao – Program Director B. Jane Harrington – Program Director Martha James – Program Director Karen Sandberg – Program Director Sheila Tyndell – Program Specialist George Rubottom – Senior Program
Advisor
EPSCoR STAFF
AGENDA FOR NSF EPSCoR PD/PAMEETING
May 2, 2005
Welcome and Introductions (8:30-8:45 am) – Farwell
Agency and Office Updates (8:45-9:30 am) – FarwellFY-06 Budget & Other Office NewsMission/Goals/ObjectivesFuture Directions
FY-05 RII SolicitationStrength-Based Research Collaboratives (SBRC)
Discussion (9:30-10:00 am)
Break (10:00-10:15 am)
AGENDA FOR NSF EPSCoRPD/PA MEETING CONT’D
May 2, 2005
Updates ContinuedCo-Funding (10:15-10:30 am) – Rubottom/HarringtonOutreach (10:30-10:45 am) – Gilbert/TyndellUpdate on National Conference Plan
(10:45-11:15 am) – James/GomezUpdate on Communication Plan
(11:15-12:00 pm) – Sandberg/Suplee
Lunch (12:00-1:00 pm)
AGENDA FOR NSF EPSCoRPD/PA MEETING CONT’D
May 2, 2005
Workshop on Evaluation Metrics(1:00-5:00 pm) – Farwell/Lopez-Ferrao
Co-Facilitators: B. Crangle, N. Webb, & T. Taylor
May 3, 2005
Preparation of Workshop Recommendations(8:30-10:30 am)
Break (10:30-10:45 am)
Report-Out on Workshop Recommendations(10:45-11:45 am)
Wrap-Up Remarks/Adjourn (11:45-12:00 pm) – Farwell
“People seem to pay more attention to you when you are up to something.”
Calvin & Hobbes
CALVIN & EPSCoR
EPSCoR OFFICE NEWS Moved to New Office Suite in Rm #1122
Completing FY-05 RII Award Recommendations
New RII Solicitation in NSF Clearance Process
Participating in EHR AC during May 12/13
Planning for EPSCoR COV on July 26/27
Planning for National Conference on Sept 25-28
Working with EICC Members
Conducting/Planning Jurisdiction Visits
Participating in Related NSF Activities
FY’98 FY’99 FY’00 FY’01 FY’02 FY’03 FY’04 FY’05 FY’06
Millions of dollars
Total Growth FY 98 – FY 05: $2.15 billion (68%)
(Request)
APPROPRIATIONS FOR NSF FY 1998 - 2005
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6000
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$5,605
NSF FUNDING BY ACCOUNT(Dollars in Millions)
EPSCoR FUNDING(Dollars in Millions)
FY-04Actual
FY-05Actual
FY-06Request
Change OverFY-05
$94.44 $93.68 $94.00 +$0.32
“The Best Way To Predict The Future Is To Create It.”
Peter Drucker
LESSON
EPSCoR MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES
MISSIONTo Assist the National Science Foundation in its Statutory Function “To Strengthen Research and Education in Science & Engineering Throughout the United States and to Avoid Undue Concentration of Such Research and Education
GOALS To Provide Strategic Programs and Opportunities for
EPSCoR Participants That Stimulate Sustainable Improvements in Their R&D Capacity and Competitiveness
To Advance Science & Engineering Capabilities in EPSCoR Jurisdictions for Discovery, Innovation, and Overall Knowledge-Based Prosperity
EPSCoR MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES CONT’DOBJECTIVES
To Catalyze Key Research Themes and Related Activities Within EPSCoR jurisdictions that Empower Knowledge Generation, Dissemination, and Application
To Activate Effective Jurisdictional and Regional Collaborations among Academic, Government, and Private Sector Stakeholders that Advance Scientific Research, Promote Innovation, and Provide Multiple Societal Benefits
To Broaden Participation in Science & Engineering by Institutions, Organizations, and People within EPSCoR Jurisdictions
To Use EPSCoR for Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of Future Programmatic Experiments that Motivate Positive Change and Progression
“Even If You Are On The Right Track, You’ll Get Run Over If You Just Sit There.”
Will Rogers
INNOVATION & EPSCoR
NEW RII PROGRAM SOLICITATION THE “CONSTANTS”
General Purpose: Catalyze Sustainable Improvements
General Mechanism: Investments Human/Physical Infrastructure
General Proposal Requirements Link Proposed Infrastructure Investment to Focused
S&T Plan for Greater R&D Capability & Competitiveness Note Strategy for Integration of Research, Education,
Innovation and Outreach Define Management Team, Plan, and Process
Outline Partnership & Sustainability Plans
Describe Plans for Broadening Opportunities & Participation
NEW RII PROGRAM SOLICITATION THE “CONSTANTS”, CONT’D
General Review Criteria Intellectual Merit, Broader Impacts
Integration R&E, Diversity
Strategic Fidelity, Value Added, Management, Sustainability, and Outreach
General Awards & Requirements Same Funding Range and Duration
Same Reporting Schedule and Conditions
General Office Same PD as Points-of-Contact Same Head Same Management Concept and Goal
Same Requirements for Workplan, Financial, and Communication Management
NEW RII PROGRAM SOLICITATION THE “CHANGES”
Technical Mechanics Dates of May 16 (est.) & Sept. 16 No Cost Share Requirement
Expanded Project Description Section < 25 Pages Results From Prior NSF Support Science, Education, Innovation, and Outreach Plans Project Management/Coordination Plan Evaluation Plan Communication Plan Sustainability Plan
NEW WORDING
Although no cost-sharing funds are required for these proposals, clear evidence of the jurisdiction's commitment must be included with the proposal. The level of commitment will differ among applicants because of the variability of resources available among jurisdictions. At a minimum, a letter of support from a senior official (e.g., institutional Chief Financial Officer or institutional Vice President for Research) should outline the commitment of resources and facilities to sustain and support the project throughout the period of funding, and to maintain these resources beyond the period of support. Such evidence of jurisdictional and/or institutional support should be submitted as supplementary documents in the FastLane proposal.
NEW RII PROGRAM SOLICITATION THE “CHANGES”
Technical Mechanics Dates of May 16 (est.) & Sept. 16 No Cost Share Requirement
Expanded Project Description Section < 25 Pages Results From Prior NSF Support Science, Education, Innovation, and Outreach Plans Project Management/Coordination Plan Evaluation Plan Communication Plan Sustainability Plan
NEW RII PROGRAM SOLICITATION THE “CHANGES”, CONT’D
Technical Mechanics cont’d No Concurrent RII Awards
Jurisdictions Eligible to Compete in RII Competition Closest to Expiration Date of Current Award
Additional Review Criteria Comprehensive Evaluation Plan With Described
Metrics, Data Capture/Processing/Interpretation/Use and Reporting of Outputs & Outcomes
Dissemination and Communication Processes with Defined Networks, Audiences, Partners, Schedules, etc.
“The Art Of Leadership Is To Align The System’s Strengths And Thereby Make The System’s Weaknesses Irrelevant.”
Peter Drucker
A THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUOTE
PROPOSED STRENGTH-BASED RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE
(SBRC) PROGRAM SBRC Characteristics
Concentrated on Scientific Theme of Regional Relevance & National Importance
Utilizes Entire Gamut of Jurisdiction’s Talent & Infrastructure for Thematic Research
Expands Talent & Infrastructure Base Via Intra/Inter-Jurisdiction Partnerships
Uses Cyber-Infrastructure & ACCESS-GRID
Integrates R&E and Diversity
“Graduates” Because of Defined Duration for EPSCoR Funding
NEW RII PROGRAM SOLICITATION THE “CHANGES” CONT’D
Conceptual Strategies Cont’d Pending RII Solicitation
Targets Infrastructure Improvement for Building Competitive R&D Strength & Collaborations for Corresponding Potential SBRC
RII Focused on a General Research Theme Close Integration of Research Focus with
Corresponding Education, Innovation & Outreach Plans
EPSCoR Funds Requested and Used Only For EPSCoR Project Components and Participants
EPSCoR AT NSFCHARTING THE TRAJECTORY TOWARD
SUSTAINABLE SCIENTIFIC SUCCESS (TS3)
SBRC/RII & Co-Funding/Outreach
NationalCompetitiveness
FY-2007
RIIFY-2001
Initial InfrastructureFY-1992
Research ClustersFY-1985
Individual PI S&T ProjectsFY-1980
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Co-Funding/OutreachFY-1998
“What’s The Point Of Trying If You Can’t Be A Winner.”
Calvin & Hobbes
CALVIN & EPSCoR COMPETITIVENESS
NSF
EPSCoRPOSITIVE TRANSFORMATION
Focus
Collaboration
Strength
“Keep Things Informal. Talking And Listening Are The Natural Ways To Do Business. Writing Is Great For Keeping Records & Details, But Discussion Generates Ideas, Understanding & Partners.”
T. Boone Pickens
EPSCOR MEETINGS
CO-FUNDING
EPSCoR INVESTMENTS
Research Infrastructure Improvement Grants –36-48 month awards of up to $9.0 million to support infrastructure improvements identified as being critical to the future R&D competitiveness of priority research areas
Co-Funding – Joint support of proposals submitted by EPSCoR researchers to the NSF’s regular grant programs.
Outreach/Technical Assistance – Support of outreach visits by NSF program and professional staff and the support of workshops to acquaint EPSCoR researchers with NSF programs, priorities, and policies.
EPSCoR FY-05 COMMITMENTS
Co-Funding ~ $30 M
SBIR ~ $3 M
Continuing RII Awards ~ $40 M
Outreach, etc. ~ $.5 M
New RII’s _____ ~ $20.5 M
Total ~ $94 M
EPSCoR Co-Funding Management
Proposals submitted to the Directorates
Proposals reviewed by the Directorates
Requests collected by the Directorate Coordinators
Requests brought to EPSCoR liaisons by the Directorate Coordinators
EPSCoR co-funding decisions made
E P S C o R F Y 2 0 0 5 C o - F u n d i n g
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EPSCoR Co-Funding Priorities
Proposals from new investigators (CAREER, regular)
Group proposals (IGERT, MRI, MRSEC, Etc.)
Proposals linked to jurisdiction’s focus areas
Proposals that enhance intra- and inter jurisdiction collaboration
Proposals that increase participation of U.S. students, especially from underrepresented groups
EPSCoR Co-Funding Levels
Proposals with total budgets less than $300,000 will be offered EPSCoR co-funding up to 50%
Proposals with total budgets in the $300,000-
$600-000 range will be offered EPSCoR
co- funding up to 33%
Proposals with total budgets exceeding $600,000 will be offered EPSCoR co-funding up to 25%
EPSCoR Co-Funding History
During FY 1998-2004, EPSCoR has co-funded 1,452 regular NSF research and education awards
EPSCoR provided ~ $202.9M of the ~ $465.8M total for the awards
During FY 1998-2004, co-funding has made a difference in EPSCoR jurisdictions’ success rates
EPSCoR FY 2005 Co-Funding
153 requests for co-funding so far
112 ( 73%) positive responses from EPSCoR
41 negative responses from EPSCoR (21 Awarded, 4 Declined, 16 Pending)
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OUTREACH
EPSCoR INVESTMENTS
Research Infrastructure Improvement Grants –36-48 month awards of up to $9.0 million to support infrastructure improvements identified as being critical to the future R&D competitiveness of priority research areas
Co-Funding – Joint support of proposals submitted by EPSCoR researchers to the NSF’s regular grant programs.
Outreach/Technical Assistance – Support of outreach visits by NSF program and professional staff and the support of workshops to acquaint EPSCoR researchers with NSF programs, priorities, and policies.
Outreach Activities
Trips Supported: 51
Dollars Spent $36K
May 2, 2005
Successful Outreach Planning
Coordinate Proposed Outreach Activity with Simona Gilbert, NSF EPSCoR Office and your NSF Program Director
Begin discussions at least two months prior to the proposed outreach activity
All Outreach planning must be approved on or before July 15, 2005, for FY 2005
“It’s Tough To Make Predictions, Especially About The Future.”
Yogi Berra
EVALUATION WORKSHOP
Realistic Expectations
Collaborative Effort
Facilitators Provide Discussion Framework Help Condense and Organize Small Working Groups Rooms 535, 545, & 555
Let The Fun Begin!!
EVALUATION WORKSHOP
Toward More Effective Communications
(attached Word file)
“You Should Give 100% In The First Half Of The Game, And If That Isn’t Enough, In The Second Half You Give What’s Left.”
Yogi Berra
“It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over”
Yogi Berra
EPSCOR PD/PA MEETING: 2 QUOTES FOR DAY 2
NSF EPSCoR PD/PAMEETING: DAY 2
Wrap-up
Acknowledgements
Adjourn