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Navigating NSF Programs

Navigating NSF Programs. Esin Gulari Dean, College of Engineering & Science Clemson University. Essential Conditions for Submitting a Proposal to NSF. Novel idea

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Navigating NSF Programs

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  1. Navigating NSF Programs Esin Gulari Dean, College of Engineering & Science Clemson University

  2. Essential Conditions for Submitting a Proposal to NSF • Novel idea • Synthesis of prior knowledge and experience to address new phenomena with potential leading to a technological breakthrough – “left or right turn” from current research • Interdisciplinary ideas with partners • Capable people • Track record of the PI and partners • State-of-the-art tools • Instrumentation • Access to institutional or national facilities

  3. Identification of the funding source • Federal agencies • NSF (fundamental research) • NIH (biomedical research) • Mission agencies • Foundations • ACS-PRF • Dreyfus new faculty • Beckman new faculty • Institutional sources

  4. Directorate forComputer andInformation Sci. & Eng. CISE Directorate for Biological Sciences BIO Directorate for Engineering ENG Directorate for Geosciences GEO National Science Foundation Office of theInspector General Director Deputy Director National Science Board Directorate for Education and Human Resources EHR Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences MPS Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences SBE

  5. Office of International Sci. & Eng OISE Office of Cyber- infrastructure CI Office of Integrative Activities OIA Office of General Counsel OGC Office of Legislative & Public Affairs OLPA National Science Foundation Office of theInspector General Director Deputy Director National Science Board Office of Polar Programs OPP

  6. Divisions in EngineeringDirectorate - 2006 Assistant Director Civil & Mechanical Systems CMS Chemical & Transport Systems CTS Bioengineering & Environmental Systems BES Office of Industrial Innovation OII Design, Manufacturing Innovation DMI Electrical & Communications Systems ECS Engineering Education & Centers EEC

  7. Divisions in EngineeringDirectorate – 2007 (10/1/2006) Assistant Director Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental & Transport Sysytems CBET Civil, Mechanical & Manufacturing Innovation CMMI Electrical, Communications & Cyber Systems ECCS Industrial Innovation & Partnerships IIP Engineering Education & Centers EEC Emerging Frontiers in Research & Innovation EFRI

  8. NSF Programs Core Programs (Within a Division) Priority Areas (Across Some Directorates) Crosscutting Programs (All Directorates Participate) Initiatives (Crosscutting and transient)

  9. Suggestions • Identify programs central to your research interests. Try to meet with program directors. • Most education, training, international and centers programs are coordinated with the disciplinary programs. • Pay attention to the broader impacts of your proposal. • Read the NSF budget (pp 79-102 of the 2007 budget for ENG directorate)

  10. Questions to Ask NSF Program Directors • Does your idea fit the specific program? • What are the new areas and solicitations? • What will be the review process (panel, mail or combination)? • What are the budgets and expected success rates? • Volunteer to serve as a reviewer. Be proactive!

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