NSF FundingMay 12, 2006

Division of Sponsored Research & Training

Brown Bag Session

Overview of Presentation

NSF Information– Budget – Priorities– Funding Mechanisms

Proposal Submission Procedures– FastLane versus Grants.gov– PI versus DSRT responsibilities

Panel Discussion

Credits for Information Presented

NSF Web site NSF Regional Grants Conference, October

2005 DSRT Policy Manual

Detailed references can be provided upon request

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

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)

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

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)

Competitive Funding Rates

Proposal by PI Type

PI Versus Proposal Funding Rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

Types of Proposals

Solicited– In response to Program Solicitations– Covered here

RUI REU MRI CCLI CAREER

Unsolicited– Still in response to Program Announcements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FastLane Submission

Grants.gov Submission

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

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

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

Panel Discussion

Panel Members Experiences and Advice Open Discussion

– Share ideas– Form collaborations– Ask any NSF related questions

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

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Employee Services – Sponsored Research channel

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