The half day workshop webinar will feature:

NSF Instructors:

Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office
Beth Strausser, Senior Policy Specialist, Policy Office

Agenda:

NSF Proposal Preparation Basics, Part 1 (90 minutes)

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
This first session will provide an introduction to the National Science Foundation, its mission, organization and overarching policy requirements. We will also delve into the proposal preparation process as outlined in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) including the types of funding opportunities used by NSF, components of an NSF proposal, budgetary guidelines and more.

Lunch Break (90 minutes)

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Representatives from Sponsored Program Development, Sponsored Programs Grants Administration and Research Integrity will be on hand to answer your questions about applying for funding from NSF.

Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP (852-2454) by noon Sept 10, 2010.

NSF Proposal Preparation Basics, Part 2 (90 minutes)

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time
This second session will cover the merit review process at NSF which ensures that proposals are submitted and reviewed in a fair, competitive, transparent and in-depth manner. This session will also cover much of what you need to know when it comes to managing NSF awards including situations that require NSF approval, reporting requirements as well as other administrative, statutory and regulatory requirements.