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Transcript of NSF Funding May 12, 2006 Division of Sponsored Research & Training Brown Bag Session.
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
– www.unf.edu/dept/research– MyWings Portal
Employee Services – Sponsored Research channel
Contact Information
Alexia Lewis– 620-2445– [email protected]– Building 3, Room 1321
Sonja Avery– 620-2456– [email protected]– Building 3, Room 1321