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Page 1: Funding Opportunities at NSF Dr. Judy M. Vance Program Director Engineering Design 2008 NSF CAREER Proposal Writing WorkshopMarch 27, 2008 Dr. Joycelyn

Funding Opportunities at NSF

Dr. Judy M. VanceProgram Director

Engineering Design

2008 NSF CAREER Proposal Writing Workshop March 27, 2008

Dr. Joycelyn HarrisonProgram Director

Materials Processing and Manufacturing

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Outline

NSF Overview Introduction to Funding at NSF Types of Funding After the Award: Supplements Other Funding Opportunities

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NSF – Where Discoveries Begin Established in 1950 by the “NSF Act”

to promote and advance scientific progress in the United States by sponsoring scientific research and by supporting selected activities in science and engineering

An independent agency of the Federal Government

Only agency authorized to provide funding for research across all science and engineering disciplines (except medical sciences)

Funds projects that advance discovery, learning, and innovation

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National Science Foundation DirectoratesDirectorates

Biological Sciences Computer and Information Science and Engineering Education and Human Resources Engineering Geosciences Mathematical and Physical Sciences

OfficesOffices Office of Cyberinfrastructure Office of International Science and Engineering Office of Polar Programs

OtherOther Integrative Activities Arctic Research Commission

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Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation

(EFRI)

Chemical, Bioengineering,Environmental, And Transport

Systems(CBET)

Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing

Innovation(CMMI)

Electrical, Communications

and Cyber Systems(ECCS)

EngineeringEducation and

Centers(EEC)

IndustrialInnovation andPartnerships

(IIP)

Office of the Assistant DirectorDeputy Assistant Director

(OAD)

Office of the Assistant DirectorDeputy Assistant Director

(OAD)

Senior AdvisorNanotechnologySenior Advisor

Nanotechnology

Directorate for Engineering

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EngineeringInfrastructure

Systems

EngineeringInfrastructure

Systems

Innovation Sciencesand DecisionEngineering

Innovation Sciencesand DecisionEngineering

CMMIDivision Director

Adnan Akay

CMMIDivision Director

Adnan Akay

Information Technology and Infrastructure Systems

Dennis Wenger (acting)

Information Technology and Infrastructure Systems

Dennis Wenger (acting)

GeoEnvironmental Engr and GeoHazards Mitigation

Richard Fragaszy

GeoEnvironmental Engr and GeoHazards Mitigation

Richard Fragaszy

Manufacturing Machines and Equipment

George Hazelrigg

Manufacturing Machines and Equipment

George Hazelrigg

Structural Systems and Hazard Mitigation

of StructuresM. P. Singh

Structural Systems and Hazard Mitigation

of StructuresM. P. Singh

Infrastructure Management and Hazard Responses

Dennis Wenger

Infrastructure Management and Hazard Responses

Dennis Wenger

Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation

ResearchJoy Pauschke

Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation

ResearchJoy Pauschke

Control SystemsSuhada JayasuriyaControl Systems

Suhada Jayasuriya

Dynamical SystemsEduardo Misawa

Dynamical SystemsEduardo Misawa

Engineering DesignJudy Vance

Engineering DesignJudy Vance

Manufacturing Enterprise Systems

Cerry Klein

Manufacturing Enterprise Systems

Cerry Klein

Operations ResearchStephen Nash

Operations ResearchStephen Nash

Service EnterpriseEngineeringCerry Klein

Service EnterpriseEngineeringCerry Klein

Sensor Innovationand SystemsShih Chi Liu

Sensor Innovationand SystemsShih Chi Liu

Geomechanics and Geotechnical Systems

Richard Fragaszy

Geomechanics and Geotechnical Systems

Richard Fragaszy

Infrastructure Materials and Structural Mechanics

Larry Bank

Infrastructure Materials and Structural Mechanics

Larry Bank

Materials Processing and ManufacturingJoycelyn Harrison

Materials Processing and ManufacturingJoycelyn Harrison

Mechanics and Structures of Materials

Ken Chong

Mechanics and Structures of Materials

Ken Chong

Nano/Bio MechanicsDemitris Kouris

Nano/Bio MechanicsDemitris Kouris

Materials Transformation and Mechanics

Materials Transformation and Mechanics

NanoManufacturingShaochen Chen

NanoManufacturingShaochen Chen

Material Design andSurface Engineering

Clark Cooper

Material Design andSurface Engineering

Clark Cooper

Deputy DirectorGeorge Hazelrigg

Deputy DirectorGeorge Hazelrigg

Engineering AdvisorKen Chong

Engineering AdvisorKen Chong

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Transformative Research

ResearchResearch driven by ideas that have the potential to radically change our understanding of an important existing scientific or engineering concept or leading to the creation of a new paradigm or field of science or engineering. Such research also is characterized by its challenge to current understanding or its pathway to new frontiers.

NSB Report, March 2007

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Funding at NSF

NSF provides funding via grants and cooperative grants and cooperative agreementsagreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K-12 school systems, businesses, informal science organizations and other research organizations throughout the U.S.

NSF receives and processes over 45,000 proposals45,000 proposals per year Approximately 11,000/yr are funded

Engineering Directorate (ENG) receives around 10,000 10,000 proposalsproposals per year

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Funding Opportunities Individual research projects Instrumentation Large-scale facilities Fellowships, traineeships, research assistantships,

post-doctoral funding Centers

Research (e.g. ERC, I/UCRC) Science and engineering education

Small Business Innovation International Collaboration Workshops, Conferences

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Proposal and Awards Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPP)NSF 07-140

Covers all general regulations and procedures for submission of proposals and duties during awards Format, requirements, budget

concerns Basic guidelines for all types of

proposals Replaced GPG and GPM New regulations

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Types of Funding Two major categories of fundingTwo major categories of funding

Unsolicited Proposals Solicited Proposals

Two types of proposalsTwo types of proposals Individual institution Multi-institution

Subcontract (one proposal) Collaborative Research (multiple proposals)

Most grants are awarded in ENG (and NSF) through means of unsolicited proposal programs

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Types of Funding

Unsolicited Proposal “Windows”Unsolicited Proposal “Windows” CMMI Division

Jan 15 to Feb 15 Sept 1 to Oct 1

CBET Division Feb 1 to Mar 1 Aug 15 to Sept 15

SolicitationsSolicitations Each has its own submission due date

ECCS Division Jan 7 to Feb 7 Sept 7 to Oct 7

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Unsolicited Proposals

Core funding instrument Submitted to a particular program Generally awarded to one PI or a small group of

researchers Collaborative Proposals

Tackle a larger problem via leveraging abilities and equipment of various researchers

Two or more proposals submitted together, still separate awards but made together for one idea

Up to $300,000 total for up to 3 year duration

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Engineering Design ProgramPD 05-1464

holistic view of designholistic view of design total system, life-cycle context recognizes the need for advanced

understanding of the identification and definition of preferences, analysis of alternatives, effective accommodation of uncertainty in decision-making, and the relationship between data and knowledge in a digitally-supported process

"design for”"design for” capabilities science and engineering are brought to bear on the specific task of

developing tools appropriate to a particular domain of application in design space

interface between computational capacity and human wants and human wants and experiencesexperiences

The role of information technologies, automation and visualizationautomation and visualization, learning technologies and systems will be an increasingly important aspect of effective design practice.

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Solicited Proposals Submitted in response to specific research initiatives Submitted in response to specific research initiatives

and special thrust areasand special thrust areas Defined by NSF in response to needs and desires of the

communities programs serve and the health of science/engineering as a whole

Each solicitation has its own requirements, regulations, and submission dates specific to it

Initiatives have varied goalsInitiatives have varied goals Address timely specific problems Develop the careers of researchers and enhance education of

students Provide a means of enhancing the research capabilities of

institutions etc.

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Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program NSF 05-579 (under revision) NSF-wide activity

Recognizes and supports early career-developmentearly career-development activities

Awardees selected on the basis of creative, career-development plans that integrate research and integrate research and educationeducation Five year research and education plan, minimum budget of

$400,000 Full Proposal Deadline Date: Late July each year

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Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) NSF 07-579

Funding for interdisciplinary initiatives at the Funding for interdisciplinary initiatives at the frontier of engineering research and educationfrontier of engineering research and education PI and at least two co-PIs, all from different disciplines

Transformative opportunities that lead toTransformative opportunities that lead to New research areas for NSF, ENG and other agencies New industries or capabilities for our country Significant progress on a recognized national need

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Cognitive Optimization and Prediction - from Neural Systems Cognitive Optimization and Prediction - from Neural Systems to Neurotechnology (COPN)to Neurotechnology (COPN)

Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure (RESIN)Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure (RESIN)

Up to 4 years in duration and up to $500,000 a year pending the availability of funds.

Key Dates Letter of Intent Deadline Date:  September 25, 2007 Preliminary Proposal Deadline Date:  October 26, 2007 Full Proposal Deadline Date:  April 30, 2008

Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) NSF 07-579

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Multi-disciplinary researchMulti-disciplinary research seeking contributions to more than one area of science or engineering, by innovation in, or innovative use of computational thinking

…Concepts …Methods …Models …Algorithms …Tools

Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation (CDI) NSF 07-603

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Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation (CDI) NSF 07-603

Five-year initiativeFive-year initiative $26 – $50 M in FY 2008

Increase by anIncrease by an additional $50 M each year additional $50 M each year

Key DatesKey Dates Letter of Intent: Oct. 30, 2007–Nov. 30, 2007 Preliminary Proposals: Dec. 7, 2007 – Jan. 8, 2008 Full Proposals: Mar. 28, 2008 – Apr. 29, 2008

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Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) NSF 07-522 Funding to stimulate interactions and staff exchange between

universities and industry universities and industry Fundamental research generally is performed in academe in parallel with

more applied research in industry

Encourage the development of creative modes of collaborative creative modes of collaborative interactions with industry through:interactions with industry through: Industry-University Collaborative Projects Faculty and Students in Industry

Faculty-in-Industry Post Doctoral Industrial Fellowships Graduate Student Industrial Fellowships Undergraduate Industrial Fellowships

Industry Engineers and Scientists in Academe Industry Presence on Campus Industry-Based Graduate Assistantship

Proposals are submitted according to the deadlines for Proposals are submitted according to the deadlines for Unsolicited ProposalsUnsolicited Proposals

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The MRI program assists in the acquisition or development of The MRI program assists in the acquisition or development of major research instrumentation major research instrumentation Supports purchase, upgrade, or development, of major state-of-the-

art instrumentation for research, research training, and integrated research/education activities at organizations

Improve access to and increase use of modern research and research training instrumentation

Enable academic departments or cross-departmental units to create well-equipped learning environments that integrate research with education

Foster the development of the next generation of instrumentation for research and research training

Promote partnerships between academic researchers and private sector instrument developers

Proposals may be forProposals may be for a single instrument a large system of instruments multiple instruments that share a common or specific research focus

Deadline: Fourth Thursday in January, annuallyFourth Thursday in January, annually

Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) NSF 08-503

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Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) NSF 08-540 To meet the challenges ofTo meet the challenges of educating future Ph.D. educating future Ph.D.

scientists and engineersscientists and engineers Emphasizes multidisciplinary educationEmphasizes multidisciplinary education

Proposals must describe integrative, research-based, graduate education and training activities in emerging areas of science and engineering

Encourage breadth of skills, strengths, and understanding for interdisciplinary work while still permitting well grounded training in a major field

Provides $2 million over 5 years Provides $2 million over 5 years DeadlinesDeadlines

Preliminary proposals: April 24, 2008 (IGERT Traineeship) Full proposals: April 24, 2008 (IGERT Resource Center) Full proposals: October 20, 2008 (IGERT Traineeship)

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Broadening Participation Research Initiation Grants in Engineering (BRIGE) NSF 07-589 To increase the diversityTo increase the diversity of researchers who apply for

and receive ENG funding to initiate research programs to initiate research programs early in their careers, including those from under-early in their careers, including those from under-represented groups, engineers at minority serving represented groups, engineers at minority serving

institutions, and persons with disabilities.institutions, and persons with disabilities. New investigator Within first 3 years of tenure track (or equivalent) appointment U.S. citizen or permanent resident

24 months duration, maximum $175,00024 months duration, maximum $175,000 DeadlineDeadline

February 8, 2008

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Other Solicited/Special Funding Opportunities

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Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGER) See PAPP for information Small-scale, exploratory, high-risk research in the fields of Small-scale, exploratory, high-risk research in the fields of

science, engineering, and education normally supported by science, engineering, and education normally supported by the NSF the NSF preliminary work on untested and novel ideas ventures into emerging and potentially transformative research

ideas; application of new expertise or new approaches to "established"

research topics efforts of similar character likely to catalyze rapid and innovative

advances

Fundamental science and engineering projects whose Fundamental science and engineering projects whose results may enable mitigation, preparation, response, and results may enable mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery from catastrophic events recovery from catastrophic events

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Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGER) See PAPP for information

SGER awards cannot exceed $200,000 for a period of SGER awards cannot exceed $200,000 for a period of two yearstwo years 6 month maximum extension

Most are for smaller amounts and/or for shorter Most are for smaller amounts and/or for shorter durationsdurations

Contact cognizant Program Officer to discuss fundingContact cognizant Program Officer to discuss funding

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Workshop Proposals

Often used to advise NSF Program Directors on Often used to advise NSF Program Directors on appropriate emphasis areas for programs appropriate emphasis areas for programs

Funds are usually allocated forFunds are usually allocated for Participant travel and lodging PI travel to plan the workshop Workshop organization, advertising, supplies

DeadlinesDeadlines Are accepted throughout the fiscal year at the discretion of the

cognizant PD Contact PD for more information

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After the Award: Supplements

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Research Experiences forUndergraduates (REU) Announcement: NSF 07-569To attract and retain undergraduates in mathematics,

science and engineering through research experiences Two typesTwo types

REU Sites REU Supplements

One REU supplement per grant per year Potential second REU supplement for a student from an

underrepresented group

Deadlines Deadlines REU Sites: August 18, 2008 REU Supplements: varies with program

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Research Experiencesfor Teachers (RET) Announcement: NSF 07-557

To build long-term collaborative partnerships between K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers, community college faculty, and the NSF university research community by involving the teachers in engineering  research

Two typesTwo types RET Sites RET Supplements

Deadlines Deadlines RET Sites: November 17, 2008 RET Supplements: varies by program

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How do I find out about new solicitations?

Search the NSF websiteSearch the NSF website

Subscribe to MyNSFSubscribe to MyNSF

www.nsf.gov/mynsf

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Where to go for information

Locate people/programs Current solicitations Directorate priorities Abstracts of current awards Proposal and Awards Policies and

Procedures Guide

http://www.nsf.gov

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http://www.nsf.gov

Dr. Judy M. Vance Dr. Joycelyn [email protected] [email protected] 703-292-7088