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Funding Opportunities at NSF

This workshop provides an overview of funding opportunities at the National Science Foundation (NSF), including types of funding, after-award supplements, and other funding opportunities. Learn about NSF's directorates, offices, and divisions within the Directorate of Engineering.

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Funding Opportunities at NSF

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  1. Funding Opportunities at NSF Dr. Judy M. Vance Program Director Engineering Design Dr. Joycelyn Harrison Program Director Materials Processing and Manufacturing 2008 NSF CAREER Proposal Writing Workshop March 27, 2008

  2. Outline • NSF Overview • Introduction to Funding at NSF • Types of Funding • After the Award: Supplements • Other Funding Opportunities NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  3. 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 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  4. National Science Foundation • Directorates • Biological Sciences • Computer and Information Science and Engineering • Education and Human Resources • Engineering • Geosciences • Mathematical and Physical Sciences • Offices • Office of Cyberinfrastructure • Office of International Science and Engineering • Office of Polar Programs • Other • Integrative Activities • Arctic Research Commission NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  5. Directorate for Engineering Office of the Assistant Director Deputy Assistant Director (OAD) Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) Senior Advisor Nanotechnology Engineering Education and Centers (EEC) Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, And Transport Systems (CBET) Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS) Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  6. CMMI Division Director Adnan Akay Engineering Advisor Ken Chong Deputy Director George Hazelrigg Engineering Infrastructure Systems Innovation Sciences and Decision Engineering Materials Transformation and Mechanics GeoEnvironmental Engr and GeoHazards Mitigation Richard Fragaszy Control Systems Suhada Jayasuriya Geomechanics and Geotechnical Systems Richard Fragaszy Dynamical Systems Eduardo Misawa Information Technology and Infrastructure Systems Dennis Wenger (acting) Infrastructure Materials and Structural Mechanics Larry Bank Engineering Design Judy Vance Infrastructure Management and Hazard Responses Dennis Wenger Manufacturing Enterprise Systems Cerry Klein Materials Processing and Manufacturing Joycelyn Harrison Manufacturing Machines and Equipment George Hazelrigg Operations Research Stephen Nash Mechanics and Structures of Materials Ken Chong Service Enterprise Engineering Cerry Klein Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation Research Joy Pauschke Nano/Bio Mechanics Demitris Kouris Sensor Innovation and Systems Shih Chi Liu NanoManufacturing Shaochen Chen Structural Systems and Hazard Mitigation of Structures M. P. Singh Material Design and Surface Engineering Clark Cooper

  7. Transformative Research • Research driven by ideas that have the potential to radically changeour 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 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  8. Funding at NSF • NSF provides funding via grants and cooperative agreements 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 proposals per year • Approximately 11,000/yr are funded • Engineering Directorate (ENG) receives around 10,000 proposals per year NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  9. 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 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  10. 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 Proposal and Awards Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPP) NSF 07-140 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  11. Types of Funding • Two major categories of funding • Unsolicited Proposals • Solicited Proposals • Two 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 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  12. Types of Funding • 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 • Solicitations • Each has its own submission due date • ECCS Division • Jan 7 to Feb 7 • Sept 7 to Oct 7 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  13. 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 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  14. Engineering Design ProgramPD 05-1464 • holistic 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” 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 experiences • The role of information technologies, automation and visualization, learning technologies and systems will be an increasingly important aspect of effective design practice. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  15. Solicited Proposals • Submitted in response to specific research initiatives and 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 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. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  16. Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) ProgramNSF 05-579 (under revision) • NSF-wide activity • Recognizes and supports early career-development activities • Awardees selected on the basis of creative, career-development plans that integrate research and education • Five year research and education plan, minimum budget of $400,000 • Full Proposal Deadline Date: Late July each year NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  17. Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) NSF 07-579 • Funding for interdisciplinary initiatives at the frontier of engineering research and education • PI and at least two co-PIs, all from different disciplines • Transformative 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 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  18. Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) NSF 07-579 Cognitive Optimization and Prediction - from Neural Systems to Neurotechnology (COPN) 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 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  19. Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation (CDI) NSF 07-603 • Multi-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 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  20. Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation (CDI) NSF 07-603 • Five-year initiative • $26 – $50 M in FY 2008 • Increase by an additional $50 M each year • Key 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 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  21. Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) NSF 07-522 • Funding to stimulate interactions and staff exchange betweenuniversities and industry • Fundamental research generally is performed in academe in parallel with more applied research in industry • Encourage the development ofcreative modes of collaborative 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 Unsolicited Proposals NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  22. Major Research Instrumentation (MRI)NSF 08-503 • The MRI program assists in the acquisition or development of 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 for • a single instrument • a large system of instruments • multiple instruments that share a common or specific research focus • Deadline:Fourth Thursday in January, annually NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  23. Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) NSF 08-540 • To meet the challenges of educating future Ph.D. scientists and engineers • Emphasizes 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 • Deadlines • Preliminary proposals: April 24, 2008 (IGERT Traineeship) • Full proposals: April 24, 2008 (IGERT Resource Center) • Full proposals: October 20, 2008 (IGERT Traineeship) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  24. Broadening Participation Research Initiation Grants in Engineering (BRIGE) NSF 07-589 • To increase the diversityof researchers who apply for and receive ENG fundingto initiate research programs early in their careers, including those from under-represented groups, engineers at minority serving 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 $175,000 • Deadline • February 8, 2008 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  25. Other Solicited/Special Funding Opportunities NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  26. Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGER) See PAPP for information • Small-scale, exploratory, high-risk research in the fields of science, engineering, and education normally supported by 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 results may enable mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery from catastrophic events NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  27. Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGER) See PAPP for information • SGER awards cannot exceed $200,000 for a period of two years • 6 month maximum extension • Most are for smaller amounts and/or for shorter durations • Contact cognizant Program Officer to discuss funding NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  28. Workshop Proposals • Often used to advise NSF Program Directors on appropriate emphasis areas for programs • Funds are usually allocated for • Participant travel and lodging • PI travel to plan the workshop • Workshop organization, advertising, supplies • Deadlines • Are accepted throughout the fiscal year at the discretion of the cognizant PD • Contact PD for more information NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  29. After the Award: Supplements NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  30. Research Experiences forUndergraduates (REU) Announcement:NSF 07-569 To attract and retain undergraduates in mathematics, science and engineering through research experiences • Two types • REU Sites • REU Supplements • One REU supplement per grant per year • Potential second REU supplement for a student from an underrepresented group • Deadlines • REU Sites: August 18, 2008 • REU Supplements: varies with program NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  31. 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 types • RET Sites • RET Supplements • Deadlines • RET Sites: November 17, 2008 • RET Supplements: varies by program NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  32. How do I find out about new solicitations? Search the NSF website Subscribe to MyNSF www.nsf.gov/mynsf NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  33. Where to go for information http://www.nsf.gov • Locate people/programs • Current solicitations • Directorate priorities • Abstracts of current awards • Proposal and Awards Policies and Procedures Guide NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

  34. http://www.nsf.gov Dr. Judy M. Vance Dr. Joycelyn Harrison jmvance@nsf.govj-harris@nsf.gov 703-292-7060 703-292-7088 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

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