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Funding International Science at the National Science Foundation

Learn about the funding opportunities and programs provided by the National Science Foundation's Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) to support international collaboration, research, and education. From planning visits and workshops to doctoral dissertation enhancement programs and partnerships for international research and education, NSF offers various avenues for true intellectual collaboration and engagement of U.S. students and researchers in global scientific activities.

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Funding International Science at the National Science Foundation

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  1. Funding International Science at the National Science Foundation Harold Stolberg Office of International Science and Engineering

  2. “Scientific cooperation is not a luxury, but a necessity – and the foundation for the future" Arden L. Bement, Jr. NSF Director May 2006

  3. Support for International Activities Integrated throughout NSF • New proposals to NSF research or education programs • Supplements to active grants • New proposals to the Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE)

  4. Structure of NSF Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE)

  5. Key elements for OISE funding • True intellectual collaboration with international partner • Include biosketch, letter of support from collaborator • New international collaboration, or scaling up of existing collaboration • Leveraging of resources from both U.S. and international institutions • NSF funds U.S. side of international collaboration • Engagement of U.S. students, junior researchers in international research activities

  6. Types of International Funding • Planning Visits and Workshops • Programs for U.S. Students/Junior Researchers: • Doctoral Dissertation Enhancement Program (DDEP) • Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes (PASI) • Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE)

  7. Doctoral Dissertation Enhancement Program (DDEP) • Supports doctoral students to do research under the mentorship of international scientists • U.S. faculty mentor submits the proposal on behalf of the student • Dissertation Enhancement proposals can also be submitted to the relevant research directorates www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04036/nsf04036.htm

  8. Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes (PASI) • Offers training in areas of current research for advanced graduate students, postdocs, junior faculty • Puts young U.S. researchers in contact with colleagues from across the hemisphere • U.S. investigator submits proposal in collaboration with researchers from other countries • NSF supports participants from all countries • www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03506/nsf03506.htm

  9. Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) • Supports cutting-edge international research and education collaborations • Success of research depends on full intellectual engagement of all partners, both U.S. and international • Funding for up to five years; no budget ceiling • 32 active projects www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09505/nsf09505.htm

  10. PIRE I Awards PIRE II Awards

  11. www.nsf.gov/OISE International

  12. New Initiatives at NSF • BREAD Program (Basic Research to Enable Agricultural Development) • Collaboration between NSF and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation • Supports novel and transformative agricultural research • Support available for both U.S. and international investigators • First proposal deadline: September 9, 2009 (letter of intent due August 5) www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09566/nsf09566.htm

  13. New Initiatives at NSF • Joint Initiative between NSF y the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) • Educational campaign to involve young people in clean energy research • Research and education opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students • Announced by President Obama at the National Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, April 27, 2009 • More information expected later in the year

  14. Thank You! www.nsf.gov/oise hstolber@nsf.gov

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