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The National Science Foundation’s proposal review process

The National Science Foundation’s proposal review process. Helpful tips for getting your proposals funded. The process. Request from program manager Confidentiality paperwork Assignment of proposals Panel meeting Discussion Voting Final tally. Panel discussion. Intellectual merit

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The National Science Foundation’s proposal review process

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  1. The National Science Foundation’s proposal review process Helpful tips for getting your proposals funded

  2. The process • Request from program manager • Confidentiality paperwork • Assignment of proposals • Panel meeting • Discussion • Voting • Final tally

  3. Panel discussion • Intellectual merit • Broader impacts • Budget • Facilities • Work plan • Results of prior NSF support

  4. Six Key Tips • hypothesis driven research • “the first page” • proof of concept • broader impacts • When you aren’t funded… • Get to know your program manager

  5. Page One-summarize proposal • Importance of phenomenon to be investigated • Specific aspect of phenomenon that is uncertain and its relevance • Hypothesis that you plan to test • Basic work plan

  6. Overall Proposal Structure • First page • Background - restate the hypothesis at some point • Work plan - specific tasks and methods • Expected results and perspectives (win-win) • Intellectual merit and broader impacts

  7. Summary • Know your program manager • Sell your proposal on the first page • Hypothesis driven research • Demonstrate proof of concept • Demonstrate detailed plan and feasibility of work

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