New Investigator’s Workshop US Antarctic Program

New Investigator’s WorkshopNew Investigator’s WorkshopUS Antarctic ProgramUS Antarctic Program

Scott BorgScott BorgHead, Antarctic Sciences SectionHead, Antarctic Sciences Section

NSF/Office of Polar ProgramsNSF/Office of Polar Programs

23 – 24 August 2004U.S. Antarctic Program, New Investigators workshop

OverviewOverview

• Introductions• Brief Overview of NSF & OPP/USAP• Scientific Opportunities• Proposal Preparation• Education


OPP Program OfficersOPP Program Officers

• Aeronomy & Astrophysics – Vladimir Papitashvili• Biology & Medicine – Polly Penhale, Marie Bundy• Ocean & Climate Systems – Bernhard Lettau• Geology & Geophysics – Tom Wagner• Glaciology – Julie Palais• Artists and Writers – Guy Guthridge• See: http://www.nsf.gov/home/polar/


And You!And You!

Brief Intros Please – NameInstitutional affiliationResearch interests


For newcomers. . . .For newcomers. . . .A word about NSFA word about NSF

• Independent Agency – since 1950• Supports basic research and education through

grants and related mechanisms• Vision – Enabling the nation’s future through

discovery, learning, and innovation• Ensures a world-class science/engineering

workforce & promotes public understanding of science


For newcomers. . . .For newcomers. . . .A word about NSFA word about NSF

• National Science Board• Broad range of basic science• Many cross-directorate opportunities• Special responsibility as lead agency for US

national investment in Antarctica• US Antarctic Program in OPP• Polar Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Percentage Composition of Federal Percentage Composition of Federal OutlaysOutlays

Millions of dollars

Totals may not add up due to rounding.

FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005Actual Estimate Request Amount Percent

Research and Related Activities 4,054.43 4,251.36 4,452.31 200.95 4.7%Education and Human Resources 934.88 938.98 771.36 -167.62 -17.9%Major Research Equipment 179.03 154.97 213.27 58.30 37.6% and Facilities ConstructionSalaries and Expenses 189.42 218.70 294.00 75.30 34.4%National Science Board 2.88 3.88 3.95 0.07 1.8%Office of Inspector General 8.70 9.94 10.11 0.17 1.7%Total, NSF $5,369.34 $5,577.83 $5,745.00 $167.17 3.0%

Change overFY 2004

NSF Budget Request NSF Budget Request By AppropriationBy Appropriation

Research Grant Proposals by PI Type

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Proposals - Prior PI 10,054 9,937 10,785 10,852 10,807 11,133 11,583 12,008 11,716 12,138 Proposals - New PI 9,351 9,014 9,001 8,319 7,797 7,474 8,059 7,922 7,525 7,975 Success % - Prior PI 39 41 40 35 37 36 34 36 36 36 Success % - New PI 18 20 20 17 20 19 17 20 21 20

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Research Grant Proposals Research Grant Proposals by PI Typeby PI Type


NSF and People: FY 2001 NSF and People: FY 2001 EstimateEstimate

Senior researchers

Postdoctoral associates

Other professionals

Graduate students

Undergraduate students

K-12 students

K-12 teachers

10,710

5,320

28,380

24,350

32,000

11,390

80,830

192,980Total


NSF Appropriations FY 1998-2004NSF Appropriations FY 1998-2004

FY’98 FY’99 FY’00 FY’01 FY’02 FY’03 FY’04 FY’05

Millions of dollars

Total Growth FY 98 – FY 04: $2.15 billion (68%)Total Growth FY 98 – FY 04: $2.15 billion (68%)

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6,000

4,000

2,000

$5,745

(Request)


Comparison of NSF Budget, Comparison of NSF Budget, Staffing, and Competitive ProposalsStaffing, and Competitive Proposals

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Taxpayer’s InvestmentTaxpayer’s Investment

A median-sized NSF research award (about $70,000 annually) is committing the revenues from 10.6 average-sized income tax returns. (FY99 estimate)


Antarctic Sciences SectionAntarctic Sciences SectionScott Borg

Head, Antarctic Sciences Section

Vladimir PapitashviliProgram Manager

Aeronomy & Astrophysics

Marie BundyAssociate Program

ManagerBiology & Medicine

Polly PenhaleProgram Manager

Biology & Medicine

Tom WagnerProgram Manager

Geology & Geophysics

Julie PalaisProgram Manager

Glaciology

Bernhard LettauProgram Manager

Ocean & Climate Systems

Desiree MarshallProgram Coordination

Specialist

Winnifred ReuningWeb ManagerWriter/Editor

Guy GuthridgePolar Information Program Manager

Elana KhannaProgram Assistant

Antarctic Research Budget, 1996 to 2002 Antarctic Research Budget, 1996 to 2002 In Millions of DollarsIn Millions of Dollars

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

AB&M 6.9 6.9 7.06 7.2 7.7 8.8 9.4 9.88 10.44AG&G 5.08 5.08 5.16 5.3 5.7 6.5 7.3 7.9 8.4AOCS 4.42 4.42 4.36 4.4 4.73 5.1 5.7 6.55 6.85AA&A 6.92 3 3.06 3.1 3.57 5.7 9.5 9.86 10.3AG 4.06 4.06 4.46 4.36 4.45 5.1 6.1 6.75 7.18Coord/Info 0.67 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.28 0.3 0.3 0.765S&T Centers 3.92 3.95 4.07 3.32 2.6 0.2 0 0

Reserve 0.03 0.34 0.1 0.07 0.24 0 0 0 [2.83]

TOTAL 28.08 28.32 28.55 28.9 30.11 34.08 38.5 41.24 43.93

U.S. Antarctic ProgramU.S. Antarctic Program

o Antarctic Treaty

o Research and Education – very broad range

o Environmental Stewardship

o Antarctic Conservation Act

o International Cooperation and Collaboration

o Ships, planes, labs, and specialized support

o OPP Postdoctoral Fellowship Program


Los Angeles

Denver

Washington, D.C.

Santiago

McMurdo

ChristchurchPalmer

South Pole

Punta Arenas

Scope of OrganizationScope of Organization


USAP Sites of Major ActivitiesUSAP Sites of Major Activities


Questions?Questions?

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