NSF Funding May 12, 2006

1. NSF FundingMay 12, 2006 Division of Sponsored Research & Training Brown Bag Session

2. Overview of Presentation • NSF Information • Budget • Priorities • Funding Mechanisms • Proposal Submission Procedures • FastLane versus Grants.gov • PI versus DSRT responsibilities • Panel Discussion

3. Credits for Information Presented • NSF Web site • NSF Regional Grants Conference, October 2005 • DSRT Policy Manual Detailed references can be provided upon request

4. About NSF • NSF mission includes • Support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering, except for medical sciences • Keeping the U.S. at the leading edge of discovery in a wide range of scientific areas, from astronomy to geology to zoology • Determination of where frontiers are, identification of the leading U.S. pioneers in these fields and providing funds and equipment to help them continue

5. NSF Directorates • Biological Sciences (BIO) • Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) • Education and Human Resources (EHR) • Engineering (ENG) • Geosciences (GEO) • Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) • Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) • The Office of Polar Programs (OPP) • The Office of Budget, Finance and Award Management (BFA) • The Office of Information and Resource Management (OIRM)

6. NSF Funding Information • NSF Funding FY 2005 • 5.480 Billion • 4.234 for Research & Related • NSF Budget 2006 • 5.581 Billion • 4.331 Billion for Research & Related • NSF Request 2007 • 6.020 Billion • 4.665 Billion for Research & Related

7. NSF Funding Information • NSF supports • ~20% of all federally supported basic research by US universities • ~10,000 new awards per year • FY 2005 • State of Florida = $134,849,000 for 568 proposals • UNF = $332,000 for 2 proposals in FY 2005 • Dr. Cox: FL First Coast Manufacturing Innovation Partnership (2004 start date) • Dr. Ahearn: RUI: Heavy Metal Detoxification in Crustaceans (2004 start date) • FY 2004 (Florida $143,276,000 for 576 awards) • Dr. Guess: Cultural Influences on Dynamic Decision Making (2003 start date) • FY 2003 (Florida $137,096,000 for 549 Awards) • Dr. Pekarek: RUI: Exploration the New Class of Layered III-VI Diluted Magnetic Semiconductors and Their Magnetic Properties (2003 Start date)

8. Competitive Funding Rates

9. Proposal by PI Type

10. PI Versus Proposal Funding Rate

11. NSF Priorities - Overall • Strengthening core disciplinary research • Providing broadly accessible cyberinfrastructure and world-class research facilities • Broadening participation in the science and engineering workforce • Underscoring the need to bring about more opportunities for students to become part of the research process in first-class facilities. • Sustaining organizational excellence in NSF management practices

12. NSF Priorities • Biocomplexity in the Environment • Earth Systems, Cycles and Pathways • Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems • Materials Use: Science, Engineering and Society • Microbial Genome Sequencing • Ecology of Infectious Diseases

13. NSF Priorities • Cyberinfrastructure • Investments are guided by three principles: • Science and engineering opportunities must drive cyberinfrastructure investments • Development of intellectual capital to develop, sustain and effectively utilize cyberinfrastructure is critical • Unwavering attention to interoperability and sustainability will provide economies of scale and scope as well as guard against the balkanization of science

14. NSF Priorities • Human & Social Dynamics • Agents of Change – focuses on large-scale change in humanity and society (e.g., industrial globalization, disease epidemics and how we influence technological change) • Dynamics of Human Behavior – applies state-of-the-art methods and cross-disciplinary approaches to better understand the dynamics that influence human behavior and action • Decision-Making, Risk and Uncertainty – improve decision-making by studying risk perception and response to stimuli such as hazards and extreme events and the role of educational systems in that response

15. NSF Priorities • Mathematical Sciences • Fundamental Mathematical and Statistical Sciences • Advancing Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering • Mathematical and Statistical Challenges Posed by Large Data Sets • Managing and Modeling Uncertainty • Modeling Complex Nonlinear Systems • Advancing Mathematical Sciences Education

16. NSF Priorities • Nanoscale Science & Engineering • Understanding/controlling the assembly of nanoscale materials • Research enabling nanoscale as the most efficient manufacturing domain, including fabrication of nanostructured materials and catalysts • Nanobiotechnology and nanobiomedicine • Innovative nanotechnology solutions for explosives detection and protection • Understanding and potential application of quantum effects and other nanoscale phenomena • Nanoelectronics beyond complementary metal-oxide superconductors and nanophotonics • New instrumentation and standards development • Education and training regarding nanotechnology

17. Types of Proposals • Solicited • In response to Program Solicitations • Covered here • RUI • REU • MRI • CCLI • CAREER • Unsolicited • Still in response to Program Announcements

18. Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) • Program Solicitation NSF 00-144 • http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5518&from=fund • Deadlines • Deadlines vary based on discipline • Contact DSRT for information

19. Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) • Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) • Purpose • Support research by faculty of RUIs • Strengthen research environment • Promote integration of research and education • All UNF proposals should be RUI if possible • Program Guidelines will state if RUI is appropriate • RUI Impact Statement describes the effects of the research on environment of institution • NSF wants more RUI’s

20. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) • Program Solicitation NSF 05-592 • http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5517&from=fund • Deadlines • REU Supplements: Varies based on discipline • Contact DSRT for information • REU Sites: August 17, 2006 • Antarctic Program: June 7, 2006 • Purpose: Undergraduate participation

21. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) • REU Supplement • May be a supplement to an existing award • Additional student funding on an active research project • May be included as a component of a new or competitive renewal of an award • 1600 new supplements awarded annually • Most directorates only fund student expenses

22. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) • REU Site • To initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research • Must have a well-defined common focus that enables a cohort experience for students • May be based in a single discipline/department or an interdisciplinary/multi-department research opportunity with a coherent intellectual theme • A significant fraction of students should come from outside UNF • 150 new sites awarded annually

23. Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) • Program Solicitation NSF 05-515 • http://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/programs/mri/ • Deadlines • Fourth Thursday in January (01/25/2007) • Purpose • Increase access to scientific and engineering equipment • Support instrument acquisition and development • Award size • $100,000 to $2,000,000

24. Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) • Program Solicitation NSF 06-536 • http://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/programs/mri/ • Deadlines: • Phase 1 Deadline Date:  May 9, 2006 • Phase 2 & 3 Deadline Date:  January 10, 2007 • Supports three types of projects (three phases) ranging from small, exploratory investigations to large, comprehensive projects

25. Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) • Purpose • Improve the quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for undergraduate students • Creation of new learning materials and teaching strategies • Development of faculty expertise • Implementation of educational innovations • Assessment of learning and evaluation of innovations • Conducting research on STEM teaching and learning

26. Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program • Program Solicitation NSF 05-579 • http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5262 • Deadlines: 2006 & 2007 • BIO/CISE/EHR: July 18, 2006 & July 17, 2007 • ENG: July 19, 2006 & July 18, 2007 • GEO/MPS/SBE/OPP: July 20, 2006 & July 19, 2007

27. Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program • Purpose • To encourage balanced career development • New faculty • Emphasizing planning of an integrated academic career • Established faculty • Development of highly productive researchers and dedicated, effective educators • Goal to increase participation of women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities

28. Proposals for Conferences, Symposia and Workshops • Program Announcement • No specific program • http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/gpg/nsf04_23/2.jsp#IID7 • Deadline • Check with DSRT for more information and deadlines • Purpose • Discuss recent research or education findings • Encourages convening in the U.S. of major international conferences, symposia and workshops • Conferences will be supported only if equivalent results cannot be obtained at regular meetings of professional societies

29. How to Stay Informed of Upcoming NSF Deadlines • Grants.gov • One portal for Federal opportunities by FY 2007 • Faculty do not register in Grants.gov • http://www.grants.gov/search/email.do • NSF Newsletter • http://www.nsf.gov/mynsf/ • SMARTS • Federal, private, and foreign institutions • Daily e-mail based on keywords • Chantel will register faculty and set up profile • Contact DSRT for individualized searches

30. Proposal Submission • Mechanism • Fastlane vs. Grants.gov • Transition to Grants.gov complete by FY 2007 • Determined by Program Announcement • Allow extra proposal processing time due to transition

31. FastLane Submission

32. Grants.gov Submission

33. Proposal Processing • Faculty responsibilities • Contact DSRT to start proposal process • DSRT may need to register PI in FastLane • Proposal Preparation • Provide information for Signature Sheet and budget needs • Provide technical portion, bio-sketches, and other items as determined by Program Announcement • Route Signature Sheet to obtain signature approvals • E-mail files to DSRT and allow DSRT access in FastLane • Technical contact with NSF program officers

34. Proposal Processing • DSRT responsibilities • Proposal Preparation • Set timeline for submission • Signature Sheet and budget preparation • Ensure proposal is responsive to guidelines • Offer editing advice • Work with subcontractors as necessary • Proposal Submission • Convert files to appropriate format • Upload files and submit/authorize proposal • Form collaborations among faculty as requested

35. Panel Members • Tom Pekarek, Ph.D. • Dept of Chemistry & Physics • Denis Bell, Ph.D. • Dept of Mathematics & Statistics • Dan Cox, Ph.D. • Dept of Mechanical Engineering

36. Panel Discussion • Panel Members Experiences and Advice • Open Discussion • Share ideas • Form collaborations • Ask any NSF related questions

37. Keep in touch! • Come visit us in Building 3, Room 1321 • Personalized Funding Searches • Outreach • Brown Bag Series • Schedule for Late Summer and Fall coming soon • Monthly SPIEL Meetings • Discussion groups – please attend June 26th • Electronic Presence • www.unf.edu/dept/research • MyWings Portal • Employee Services • Sponsored Research channel

38. Contact Information • Alexia Lewis • 620-2445 • alexia.lewis@unf.edu • Building 3, Room 1321 • Sonja Avery • 620-2456 • savery@unf.edu • Building 3, Room 1321