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National Science Foundation (NSF). January 19, 2010 Kellie Buss Kim Codere Pete Larsen Carol Wiitanen Sponsored Programs Sponsored Programs Office Enhancement. Session Goals & Objectives. Learn about the locating funding opportunities

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National Science Foundation (NSF)

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  1. National Science Foundation (NSF) January 19, 2010 Kellie Buss Kim CoderePete Larsen Carol Wiitanen Sponsored Programs Sponsored Programs Office Enhancement

  2. Session Goals & Objectives • Learn about the locating funding opportunities • Find information to guide proposal development and policies for grant administration. • Become familiar with the proposal submission and review processes. • Learn about the Award Acceptance and Reporting Requirements.

  3. Funding Opportunities http://www.nsf.gov/funding/

  4. NSF Search

  5. Finding Funding • NSF Guide to Programs • Compilation of funding opportunities by program areas • http://www.nsf.gov/funding/browse_all_funding.jsp • Upcoming Due Dates • Key due dates at NSF for the current year • http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_list.jsp?org=NSF&ord=date

  6. Special Solicitation Examples

  7. Program Solicitations Defines special requirements for proposal preparation Key Considerations Eligibility Requirements Limited Submissions Budget Restrictions Cost Sharing Requirements

  8. Limited Submissions • Role of V.P. for Research Office • Alerts faculty of funding opportunities that limit the number of proposals the university may submit • Conducts an internal review competition to select the most competitive proposals to go forward • Go to Research Webpage • Click on the following links: Sponsored Programs Office, Proposal Preparation, Funding Sources • Limited Submission Listing near middle of page

  9. Proposal Preparation andSubmission Guidelines

  10. Proposal & Submission • NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPP) • Part 1 – GPG: Guide to preparation and submission of proposals • http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=papp • Pagination, Margin and Spacing Requirements • Budget requirements • Other requirements (biosketch, current & pending support, etc.) • Solicitation • Contact Relevant Program Officers See Handout

  11. Proposal Process

  12. Collaborative Proposals

  13. PI’s Side of Fastlane https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/NSFHelp/Printdocs/FastLane_Help/pd_pi_functions/pd_pi_functions.pdf

  14. FastLane - Getting Started

  15. Fastlanehttps://www.fastlane.nsf.gov

  16. Fastlane

  17. Fastlane

  18. Fastlane

  19. Fastlane

  20. Fastlane

  21. Proposal Formatting Requirements

  22. Proposal Formatting Requirements

  23. Proposal Forms

  24. Proposal Forms

  25. Proposal Forms

  26. Proposal Forms

  27. Proposal Forms

  28. Submission Preparation

  29. Allow SRO Access

  30. Allow SRO Access

  31. Allow SRO Access

  32. Acknowledgment of Receipt

  33. Review Process

  34. Review Process • NSF Reviews the proposal • Compliance Review • In house reviews (sometimes) • Ad hoc reviews (usually) • Advisory panels • Program officer recommendation • Divisional Director review and recommendation

  35. Review Process – Types of Reviews

  36. Standard Review Criteria • What is the intellectual merit and quality of the proposed activity? • Importance - Qualifications • Creativity & Originality - Access to Resources • Conception & Organization • What are the broader impacts of the proposed activity? • Training - Diversity - Infrastructure • Dissemination/Public Awareness - Societal Benefits

  37. Review Process

  38. Tips

  39. More Tips • Project Summary: THE most important page • Appearances count as much as technical quality • Spelling & grammar • Graphics quality (relevance, readability), and overall appearance are all important • Ask a mentor to read & critically review your proposal

  40. More Tips • Discuss your ideas with program directors • Email white papers, follow up with phone calls • Visit & discuss • Volunteer to serve on panel reviews • Discuss proposal reviews with mentor, then revise and re-submit

  41. Award Acceptance and Processing

  42. Notice of Award (NOA)

  43. If you are funded… • Check with NSF regarding any significant changes during conduct of the project • Conduct the research properly and disseminate the results promptly • Regularly report findings, products and contributions

  44. Proposal declined? • Pause a while to let the pain subside somewhat • Evaluate the reviews • If criticisms focus on correctable points, revise and submit again • If criticisms are more general consider other funding sources or other lines of inquiry • If you have questions or want additional information, contact the program officer

  45. Reporting Requirements

  46. Reporting Requirements Not submitting the final technical report may hold up future funding for PI and Co-PI’s on the project

  47. Questions?

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