Cross-Cutting and Special Cross-Cutting and Special Interest ProgramsInterest Programs

NSF Regional Grants NSF Regional Grants ConferenceConference

October 4 - 5, 2004October 4 - 5, 2004

St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO

Hosted by: Washington University

Ask Us Early, Ask Us Often!!Ask Us Early, Ask Us Often!!

Peg Barratt Division Director, SBE Mbarratt@nsf.gov (703) 292-8740

Maryellen Cameron Senior Staff

Associate, OIA mcameron@nsf.gov (703) 292-8040

Lloyd Douglas Program Director, MPS ldouglas@nsf.gov (703) 292-4862

Thomas Waite Program Director, ENG twaite@nsf.gov (703) 292-7499

http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm

NSF Programs for Specific Groups or NSF Programs for Specific Groups or PurposesPurposes

MRI 4th Thursday in January

MSP 11/17/03 optional letters of

intent 12/16/03 New awards made in Fall

2004 FY 2005 funding for

currently funded programs

GOALI Contact Disciplines

CAREER BIO,CISE,EHR –7/20/04 ENG-7/21/04 GEO,MPS,SBE,OPP-

7/22/04 New CAREER solicitation

under development

ADVANCE New ADVANCE

solicitation available in Fall 2004

NSF Programs for Specific Groups or NSF Programs for Specific Groups or PurposesPurposes

NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education Letter of Intent, FastLane

– tentatively in Spring 2005

Proposal, FastLane – tentatively in Spring 2005

RUI Contact Disciplines

REU Sites – August 17, 2004;

Another solicitation will be issued in FY 2005

Supplements – Contact Disciplines

HSD Letter of Intent – 3/3/04 Full Proposal – 3/30/04 FY05 solicitation under

development

Major Research Major Research Instrumentation (MRI)Instrumentation (MRI): FY 2005 : FY 2005 CompetitionCompetition

Goal - to increase access to scientific and engineering equipment in U.S. academic institutions.

Supports instrument acquisition and development.

Three proposals per institution (at least one must be for instrument development). In addition, an institution may be a member of a consortium submitting a proposal.

Award size - $100,000 to $2 million

Math and Science Math and Science PartnershipPartnership

Support innovative partnerships to improve K-12 student achievement in mathematics and science

Raise the achievement levels of all students

Significantly reduce achievement gaps in the mathematics and science performance of diverse student populations

Grant Opportunities for Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI)(GOALI)

Goals:

Catalyze industry-university partnerships

Encourage innovative application of academe’s intellectual capabilities

Bring industry’s perspective and integrative skills to academe

Promote high quality research and broaden educational experiences in industrial settings

GOALI GuidelinesGOALI GuidelinesProposal Requirements: Co-PI from Industry Statement describing the industrial R&D Contribution Specific Plan for industry/university interaction

Matching Funds: Required for faculty internships and postdoctoral visits

Eligibility Restrictions: U.S. institutions of higher education that confer degrees in

research areas normally supported by NSF may submit proposals on behalf of faculty members with full-time appointments

Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents eligible for fellowships

CAREER Program ObjectivesCAREER Program ObjectivesStrongly encourage new faculty, emphasizing planning of an integrated academic career

Develop faculty who are both highly productive researchers and dedicated, effective educators

Form partnership with college or university to encourage balanced career development of individual faculty

Increase participation of those traditionally underrepresented in technical disciplines

CAREER GuidelinesCAREER Guidelines

Review process varies by Directorate, and may be by mail, panel, or combination

Normal indirect cost rate applies

5 year duration

Minimum Award: $400K over 5 years

CAREER Development PlanCAREER Development PlanShould include:

The objectives and significance of the proposed integrated research and education activities;

The relation of the research to the current state of knowledge in the field and of the education activities to the current state of knowledge on effective teaching and learning in one’s field of study;

CAREER Development Plan CAREER Development Plan (cont’d)(cont’d)

Should include:

An outline of the plan of work, describing the methods and procedures to be used, including evaluation of the education activities;

The relation of the plan to the PI’s career goals and job responsibilities and the goals of his/her institution; and

A summary of prior research and education accomplishments

ADVANCEADVANCEGoal: Increase the representation and

advancement of women in academic S&E careers, thereby contributing to the development of a more diverse S&E workforce

Three Types of Awards Institutional Transformation

Improve institutional climate

ADVANCE (Cont’d)ADVANCE (Cont’d)

Three Types of Awards (continued) Leadership

Recognize contributions by individuals and institutions, and enable further progress

Fellows Enable promising individuals to establish or re-

establish full-time independent academic careers after:

• an extended postdoc, or• an extended interruption for family

responsibilities, or• a spouse relocates

NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Educationin K-12 Education

Focus: SMET fellows serve in K-12 schools as resources

Awards: 200-500K per year for up to 3 years

Eligibility: SMET’s Master’s and Doctoral degree granting institutions

NSF Graduate Teaching NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (cont’d)Fellows in K-12 Education (cont’d)

Expected Outcomes:

Improved communication and teaching skills for fellows

Enriched learning by K-12 students

Professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers

Strengthened partnerships between institutions of higher education and local school districts

Research in Undergraduate Research in Undergraduate

Institutions (RUI)Institutions (RUI)

Research Experiences forResearch Experiences for

Undergraduates (REU)Undergraduates (REU)

Research in Undergraduate Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) (NSF 00-144)Institutions (RUI) (NSF 00-144)

Goals:

Support high quality research with active involvement of undergraduates

Strengthen the research environment in undergraduate institutions

Promote integration of research and education in undergraduate institutions

Eligibility:

20 or fewer Science and Engineering Ph.D. in 2 years

Proposal Types:

Regular research Multi-user

instrumentation Research Opportunity

Awards

Research Experiences for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) - Sites (NSF Undergraduates (REU) - Sites (NSF 04-584) 04-584)

Goals: Initiate and conduct undergraduate research-

participation projects Create research environment with strong

faculty-student interaction

Recruitment: Significant percentage of students from outside

host institution

Deadline: August 17, 2004

REU SupplementsREU Supplements

Goal: attract undergraduates into science by providing an

active research experience

Guidelines: Add one or two students to an active ongoing

project must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident No indirect costs (administrative allowance of 25%

of student stipend) Awards 6K Ask Program Officer about due dates

Human and Social Dynamics Human and Social Dynamics (HSD)(HSD)

New priority area aims to stimulate and support growth in knowledge about human action and development as well as organizational, cultural and societal adaptation and change

Ca. $18 million in FY2004 funds in FY2004 (?)

 Multiyear award sizes from $100,000 to $6,000,000

Human and Social DynamicsHuman and Social Dynamics

First Year Emphases:

Agents of change

Dynamics of human behavior

Decision making and risk

Spatial social science

Modeling human and social dynamics

Instrumentation and data resource development