Session a Jayasuriya Presentation April 11 2011

8/6/2019 Session a Jayasuriya Presentation April 11 2011

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Opportunities forOpportunities for Grants atGrants at NSFNSF--Some TipsSome Tips

Suhada JayasuriyaSuhada Jayasuriya

Former PD Control Systems Program/CMMI/ENG/NSFFormer PD Control Systems Program/CMMI/ENG/NSF

Chair, MMAE Department, UCFChair, MMAE Department, UCF

April 11, 2011April 11, 2011


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GoalsGoals

What is a CompetitiveWhat is a Competitive NSFNSF proposal? The Largerproposal? The Larger

ContextContext

DOs and DONTsDOs and DONTs

Getting a Research TopicGetting a Research Topic

Finding a HomeFinding a Home

Writing the SummaryWriting the Summary

Intellectual Merit and Broader ImpactsIntellectual Merit and Broader Impacts

Getting InvolvedGetting Involved

Provide some tips on developing a competitive

NSF proposal


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What is NSF ?What is NSF ?

Established in 1950 by the NSF Act topromote and advance scientific progress in theUnited States by sponsoring scientific researchand by supporting selected activities in scienceand engineering

Is an Independent Agency of the FederalGovernment

Only agency authorized to provide funding forresearch across all science and engineeringdisciplines

NSF funds the best science andengineering proposals projects thatadvance discovery, learning, and innovation

Does not conduct research itself.


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NSF Role in Federal R&D PortfolioNSF Role in Federal R&D Portfolio

Focus on academic institutions

All areas of science and engineering

Research and education

NSF-12


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National PrioritiesNational Priorities

Jobs

Economic well being

Defense


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NSF GoalsNSF Goals

Discoveries at and across the frontiers ofscience andengineering

Connections between discoveries and their use inservice to society

Diverse, globally-oriented science and engineeringworkforce

Improved achievement in mathematics and scienceskills needed by all Americans

Timely and relevant information on the national andinternational science and engineering enterprise

Knowledge Tools People


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Modes of SupportModes of Support

Individual projects (Unsolicited proposals, GOALI,CAREER, Initiatives such as CDI, CPS, ARI)InstrumentationLarge-scale facilities

Fellowships, traineeships, researchassistantships, post-doctoral fundingCenters Research (e.g. ERC, I/UCRC, STC)

Science and engineering educationSmall Business InnovationInternational CollaborationWorkshops, Conferences


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NSF Budget by AccountsNSF Budget by Accounts

AppropriationsAccount

FY 2007 Change over

FY 2006

Research & Related Activities $4,666 $334 7.7%

Education & Human

Resources

816 20 2.5%

Major Research Equipment& Facilities Construction

240 50 26.0%

Salaries & Expenses 282 35 14.2%

National Science Board 4 - 1.0%

Inspector General 12 0.5 4.4%

TOTAL, NSF $6,020 $439 7.9%


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Engineering FY 2009 Budget RequestEngineering FY 2009 Budget RequestDollars in MillionsDollars in Millions

Engineering FY 2009 Budget RequestEngineering FY 2009 Budget RequestDollars in MillionsDollars in Millions

FY 2008 FY 2009

Actual Estimate

CBET $128.27 $131.00

CMMI 157.30 159.81ECCS 83.24 83.50

IIP 120.78 121.67

Small Business Innovation Research

(SBIR) 108.67 109.37

EEC 115.16 115.89

EFRI 25.00 25.00

Total, ENG $630.00 $636.87


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Emerging Frontiers in

Research and Innovation(EFRI)

Chemical,Bioengineering,Environmental,And Transport

Systems(CBET)

Civil,Mechanical, and

ManufacturingInnovation

(CMMI)

Electrical,Communications

and CyberSystems(ECCS)

EngineeringEducation and

Centers(EEC)

IndustrialInnovation andPartnerships

(IIP)

Office of the Assistant DirectorDeputy Assistant Director

(OAD)

Senior AdvisorNanotechnology

Directorate for EngineeringDirectorate for EngineeringDirectorate for EngineeringDirectorate for Engineering


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CMMI Areas of InterestCMMI Areas of Interest((Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation)Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation)CMMI Areas of InterestCMMI Areas of Interest

((Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation)Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation)

Advanced manufacturing Mechanics and engineering materials Resilient and sustainable infrastructures

Systems engineering and design Two submission deadlines each year:Oct. 1 and Feb. 15


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Proposal BasicsProposal BasicsProposal BasicsProposal Basics

Write to the reviewers (not to PD andnot to yourself)

Your proposal will be judged by thereviewers

Reviewers want to know four things: What is it about (the research objective)? How will you do it (the technicalapproach)?

Can you do it (you and your facilities)? Is it worth doing (intellectual merit andbroader impact)?

This is, basically, all the proposalneeds to convey but it needs to

convey this


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NSFNSFNSFNSF

Looks for proposals that Are innovative and push the frontiers ofknowledge

Contribute to national needs and priorities

Go beyond marginalia Integrate research and educational goals well Actually involve research

Do not support (except as incidental tothe goals of the award) Developmental efforts Computer programming Design of Commercialization


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The Selected Research TopicThe Selected Research TopicThe Selected Research TopicThe Selected Research Topic

It must be research It must not have been done before It must be significant

There must be higher than probabilityzero that you can do it (no perpetualmotion machines)

It must lend itself to a viable research

plan there is a research methodologyYou must have the facilities toaccomplish the research


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What is Research?What is Research?What is Research?What is Research?

Research is the process of finding outsomething that we (everyone) dontalready know

Scientific research builds upon theextant knowledge base and it ismethodical, repeatable and verifiable Methodical - you can specify in advance ofthe research a method to accomplish your

objective Repeatable - not a strange (random) event Verifiable - tangible evidence


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What is Research?What is Research?What is Research?What is Research?

Research is the process of finding outsomething that we (everyone) dontalready know

Scientific research builds upon theextant knowledge base and it ismethodical, repeatable and verifiable

Question: Exactly what will your

research contribute to theknowledge base?


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GroundworkGroundworkGroundworkGroundwork

Know your field: What is the current state-of-the-art Who are the top ten researchers What they are doing right now Where they get their funding What they consider to be the key researchissues

Who would likely review your proposal

What are the grant opportunities


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The Research ObjectiveThe Research ObjectiveThe Research ObjectiveThe Research Objective

This is probably the hardest part ofthe proposal

Examples of what not to write: The research objective of this project is to create

novel new transformational knowledge. The objective of my research is to provide a

quantum leap in the design of anti-gravity boots. The goal of this project is to develop an integrated

modeling tool for the hardening process.

The goal of this project is to develop innovativeadvances to enhance wire sawing processes. Rapid prototyping machines are an important part of

the vast array of tools. It is very important thatwe improve these machines. Rapid prototyping willform the backbone of manufacturing in the future.


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DONTsDONTsDONTsDONTs

Rush Wait until last minute (1 month) tocontact program directors

Make the proposed work (research andeducation) too broad Make the proposed work too narrow Ask for too much (or too little) money

Ignore rules (Grant Proposal Guide) andmisc. items violation of the GPG ruleswill result in return without review


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How to do it right: The research objective of this project is tomeasure the cross-section of the muon-nutrino interaction at 5 GeV accurate to

5%. The research objective of this proposal isto test the hypothesis that physicalphenomena x,y,z dominate the chipformation process in the machining of

brittle materials. The research goal of this project is toaccount for uncertainty in engineering designdecision making through the application ofutility theory.


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A

well-stated objective leads onedirectly to the approach that mustbe taken to accomplish theobjective


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How to do it wrong (actual submissions): This project aims to advance the research inpredictive modeling for manufacturing processoptimization.

The proposed study will significantly advancethe theory of random fields. This study will develop modeling andsimulation-based technologies for buildingconstruction.

New methods in robust optimization areproposed for optimizing complex models underuncertainty.


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Four acceptable ways to do it right: The research objective of this proposal is totest the hypothesis H.

The research objective of this proposal is to

measure parameter P with accuracy A. The research objective of this proposal is toprove conjecture C.

The research objective of this proposal is toapply method M from field Q to problem X infield R.


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Try and avoid use of words that mean notresearch Develop Design

Optimize Control Manage

Use of words such as these gives thereviewers the impression that you are notdoing research, there is no innovation,nothing is new, etc.


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Beyond the Research ObjectiveBeyond the Research ObjectiveBeyond the Research ObjectiveBeyond the Research Objective

Your proposal must address four criticalquestions that reviewers will face: What is the proposal about?

Be sure to include clear statements of both

research and educational objectives Will the proposed approach accomplish thestated objectives?

Be sure the reviewers are evaluating your approachbased on your objectives

Can the PI carry out the proposed approach? Preliminary results and previous work argue this

Is it worth doing? Make the argument through the intellectual merit

and broader impact statements


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The Next StepThe Next StepThe Next StepThe Next Step

Look up NSFs web site: www.nsf.gov Check out research programs, read whatresearch topics they support

Then call the appropriate programofficers Be prepared to answer the question: Whatis your research objective? (25 words orless)

NSF does not support applications studies


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www.nsf.govwww.nsf.govwww.nsf.govwww.nsf.gov


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Search on GPGSearch on GPGSearch on GPGSearch on GPG


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Award Search CapabilitiesAward Search Capabilities


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Award DataAward Data


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Award AbstractsAward Abstracts


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Should I Meet My ProgramShould I Meet My ProgramOfficer?Officer?

Should I Meet My ProgramShould I Meet My ProgramOfficer?Officer?

Why? What do you intend to gain? Or is your goal to schmooze? (Itdoesnt help) Dont even think about taking your programofficer to lunch

If you decide to meet: Be prepared to listen (you dont learn bytalking)

Be prepared with questions Remember, the program officer is not thepanel

You can get a free trip to NSF (more later)


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Important QuestionsImportant QuestionsImportant QuestionsImportant Questions

Does my research objective fit well withyour program?

What is your funding policy for awards?What is the maximum size of your

awards? (Remember, the minimum forCAREER is $400,000)

How are proposals submitted to yourprogram reviewed?


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Questions You Shouldnt Ask aQuestions You Shouldnt Ask aProgram DirectorProgram Director

Questions You Shouldnt Ask aQuestions You Shouldnt Ask aProgram DirectorProgram Director

Is NSF interested in my topic? So, will you fund my research? Is this a good research topic?

What research topic do you think Ishould work on? What are my odds? But this is my last chance, what can I

do? If I send a copy of my proposal to you,will you help me edit it?


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Catch 22Catch 22Catch 22Catch 22

My research doesnt fit in any singleNSF program, how about jointsubmission/review? Did you formulate a clear research

objective? Is your research objective too broad? Do you want to consider focusing yourscope?

Suppose my research really does spanmultiple programs? Contact all relevant program directors


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How Could a Meeting Help?How Could a Meeting Help?How Could a Meeting Help?How Could a Meeting Help?

Your program director can: Give advice on proposal submission Help you understand the review of aprevious proposal

Point you to resources you can use to helpwrite a better proposal next time

Give general guidance on good proposalwriting

Give you ideas for collaborations

Program officers look forward toconstructive meetings with PIs


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Writing the SummaryWriting the SummaryWriting the SummaryWriting the Summary


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Writing the SummaryWriting the SummaryWriting the SummaryWriting the Summary

The most important statement is yourstatement of your proposed objectives It should be at the very beginning Do not begin with a weather report: The

sky is falling. Tools are breaking. Designsare failing Do not begin with a state-of-the-unionaddress: It is imperative that the nationdevelop a strong manufacturing base

Remember, this is not a tech paper, itis not a murder mystery (where we findout what the objective is on page 15)

Dont forget the Intellectual Merit andBroader Impact statements


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What NSF Wants to KnowWhat NSF Wants to KnowWhat NSF Wants to KnowWhat NSF Wants to Know

What are your research and educationalobjectives? This is what directs your proposal to theappropriate program

What is your approach? Outline just a few sentences

What is the specific researchcontribution you will make to the

knowledge base (the intellectual merit)? If successful, what will be the benefitto society (the broader impact)?


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RememberRememberRememberRemember

Your proposal will be returned withoutreview if, in your Summary:You fail to include explicit statements ofintellectual merit and broader impact

(entitle them Intellectual Merit, BroaderImpact - this is not a time for creativity) The font is too small The margins are too narrow The summary exceeds one page Or if you fail to follow any GPG requirement

NSF is no longer lenient equitydemands that they treat everyone thesame


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The Rest of Your ProposalThe Rest of Your ProposalThe Rest of Your ProposalThe Rest of Your Proposal

The next 15 pages of your proposal givebackup and detail to your summary

Start with a restatement of your goalsand objectives, clarify them, and

provide a plan to accomplish them Task statements should actually detail thetasks needed to accomplish your objectives

Restate and provide detail on your

intellectual merit and broader impactThis is a good time to put forthyour best effort


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Tips on Proposal WritingTips on Proposal WritingTips on Proposal WritingTips on Proposal Writing

Use only 12 point type (approved fontsonly) Do not use figures or tables as filler -everything should contribute

Everything should be legible - do notuse 2-point type on figures or tables Be sure to explain exactly what is yourcontribution to the knowledge base

Use only the required format Be sure to include intellectual merit andbroader impact statements in the bodyof the proposal


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Tips on Proposal WritingTips on Proposal WritingTips on Proposal WritingTips on Proposal Writing

Dont include letters of collaboration if They arent letters of collaboration Multiple letters are identical They are letters from previous proposals

They are letters of recommendation They are more than one page in length

Dont cut and paste together your newproposal from old declined proposals

Submit your proposal early, download it,proofread it and correct it if necessarybefore the deadline


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12 Steps to a Better Proposal12 Steps to a Better Proposal

1.1. Know yourselfKnow yourself -- strengths/weaknessesstrengths/weaknesses2.2. Know the program from which you seekKnow the program from which you seek

supportsupport3.3. Read the program announcement andRead the program announcement and

GPGGPG4.4. Formulate clear and appropriate researchFormulate clear and appropriate research

and education objectivesand education objectives5.5. Develop a viable plan to accomplish yourDevelop a viable plan to accomplish your

stated objectivesstated objectives6.6. State your objectives up front in yourState your objectives up front in your

proposalproposal7.7. Frame your project around the work ofFrame your project around the work of

othersothers


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12 Steps to a Better Proposal12 Steps to a Better Proposal

8.8. Grammar and spelling countGrammar and spelling count9.9. Format and brevity are importantFormat and brevity are important10.10. Know the review processKnow the review process11.11. Proof read the proposal before youProof read the proposal before you

submit itsubmit it12.12. Submit your proposal early andSubmit your proposal early and

proof read it after you submitproof read it after you submit

Writing a good proposal takes commonsense and effortits not magic


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Mentoring for PostdoctoralMentoring for PostdoctoralResearchers (Contd)Researchers (Contd)

Mentoring for PostdoctoralMentoring for PostdoctoralResearchers (Contd)Researchers (Contd)

Proposed mentoring activities will beevaluated as part of the merit reviewprocess under the Foundation's

broader impacts merit review criterion. Proposals that do not include a

mentoring plan will be returned withoutreview.


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Follow the NSF GuidelinesFollow the NSF GuidelinesFollow the NSF GuidelinesFollow the NSF Guidelines

Proposal & Award Policies &Procedures Guide (PAPPG)

Grant Proposal Guide (GPG) Program Solicitation

Budget guidelines


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Grant Proposal Guide (GPG)Grant Proposal Guide (GPG)Grant Proposal Guide (GPG)Grant Proposal Guide (GPG)

Provides guidance for preparation and submission ofproposals to NSF;

Allowable fonts, margins, page limits, bio format, etc.

Process for deviations from the GPG (there will be none)

Process and criteria by which proposals will be reviewed

Reasons why a proposal may be returned without review

Reconsideration process

Process for withdrawals, returns & declinations

Award process and procedures for requesting continued support

Budget line item definitions

Process for submission of collaborative proposals (subawards andmultiple proposals)


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Intellectual Merit andIntellectual Merit and

Broader ImpactBroader ImpactStatementsStatements

Intellectual Merit andIntellectual Merit and

Broader ImpactBroader ImpactStatementsStatements

CAREER Proposal Writing Workshop


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IM and BI StatementsIM and BI StatementsIM and BI StatementsIM and BI Statements

They are requiredYour proposal will be rated based onthem

But: What are they? What should you include? How should they shape your proposal?


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Intellectual MeritIntellectual MeritIntellectual MeritIntellectual Merit

The Intellectual Merit is thecontribution that your research makesto the knowledge base

Questions:

What is already known? What is new? What will your research add? What will this do to enhance or enable

research in your or other fields? Why is your research important for theadvancement of your field?


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Broader ImpactBroader ImpactBroader ImpactBroader Impact

The Broader Impact focuses on thebenefit to society at large as a resultof your research result

Means to benefit society include:

Economic/environment/energy Education and training Providing opportunities for underrepresentedgroups

Improving research and educationinfrastructure

The key issue is how your research resultswill be applied why would the general

public care?


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EducationEducationEducationEducation

Undergraduate Curriculum Projects (REUs)

Graduate

Curriculum Conferences Involvement with industry, national labs

Networks, partnerships

K-12 outreach (RETs) Museum projects Should not be a boiler plate, pick andchoose

B d th A dB d th A dB d th A dB d th A d


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Beyond the AwardBeyond the Award(Standard, CGI)(Standard, CGI)

Beyond the AwardBeyond the Award(Standard, CGI)(Standard, CGI)

Beyond the award there are supplements REU (Research Experience forUndergraduates): $6,000 per year perstudent, nominally one student per award(two, provided one is from an under-represented group), does NOT includeequipment

RET (Research Experience for Teachers):$10,000 to involve a K-12 teacher in yourresearch

Initiating international collaborations (Officeof International Science and Engineering)

Informal education (EHR)


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Dont even think about asking for asupplement if youre not up to dateon your progress reports

Supplemental RequestsSupplemental RequestsSupplemental RequestsSupplemental Requests

Contact your program director first! Must be submitted via FastLane Must include a budget

Should be submitted early in the fiscalyear (while there still is money) or tomeet announcement deadlines


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Progress/Final ReportsProgress/Final ReportsProgress/Final ReportsProgress/Final Reports


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Annual ReportsAnnual ReportsAnnual ReportsAnnual Reports

Annual reports are required for ALLgrants (standard or continuing) This includes: unsolicited, CAREER, MRI,special initiatives,

This includes grants that are beyond theirinitial active period, i.e., grants that are ina no-cost extension period

Annual reports must be submitted viaFastLane 90 days PRIOR to anniversary(or by May 1st, whichever is sooner, forcontinuing grants)

Annual reports MUST be submitted inthe order in which they are due as theybuild upon previous report(s)


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Annual ReportsAnnual ReportsAnnual ReportsAnnual Reports

No annual report = no increments, nosupplements, no no-cost extensions, nonew awards (for PIs or Co-PIs)

Be sure to use FastLane format pdf

attachments are ok REU supplement during reporting period- make sure to report activity underrole of Research Experience for

Undergraduates in PARTICIPANTsection (this is different than role ofundergraduate student)


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Final ReportsFinal ReportsFinal ReportsFinal Reports

All grants require a final report All final reports must be filed usingFastLane

Final reports are due not later than 90

days after the expiration date of thegrantYou must use the FastLane format PENALTY!!! You cannot get another

grant or a supplement if you or a co-PIhave an overdue final report Warning the grant is over when thefinal report is approved


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Warning!!!Warning!!!Warning!!!Warning!!!

NSF money is good for sixyears. After that, it turnsinto a pumpkin plan to spendall money within six years.


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Getting InvolvedGetting Involved

CAREER Proposal Writing Workshop


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Be A ReviewerBe A Reviewer

Proposal review is an importantProposal review is an importantservice to your communityservice to your community

Theres no better way to see how theTheres no better way to see how thesystem workssystem works

Theres no better way to understandTheres no better way to understandwhat makes a winning proposalwhat makes a winning proposal

If you think the system is unfair, tryIf you think the system is unfair, trybeing part of itbeing part of it


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How to VolunteerHow to VolunteerHow to VolunteerHow to Volunteer

Contact your program director E-mail a brief (1-page) bio to yourprogram director

Be sure to include your contactinformation

Indicate your areas of expertise

This will get you an expense-paid tripto visit your program director


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QuestionsQuestionsQuestionsQuestions

Its always better to ask before yousubmit a proposal than after you getthe reviews

http://www.nsf.gov


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CautionCautionCautionCaution

Your goals, objectives and

approach should drive theproposal, not the need forIntellectual Merit and

Broader Impact statements.


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EthicsEthicsEthicsEthics


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Breech of EthicsBreech of EthicsBreech of EthicsBreech of Ethics

People who submit proposals to theFederal Government (e.g., to NSF) areheld to high standards

A breech of ethics can lead to

Being barred from submitting proposals Fines Jail time Really being on the outs with your

institution getting fired, losing tenure Violation of some ethics laws is a felony


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Forms of MisconductForms of MisconductForms of MisconductForms of Misconduct

Plagiarism - material copied withoutcitation and quotation - if you copy it,cite it and off-set it; if you accept anaward based on a proposal that includesplagiarism, you may have committed a

felony Charge for work already done - can be afelony, do not charge twice for the samework

Falsification of data and reports -changing data or results - be honest in allyour annual and final reports and papers

Fabrication - making stuff up - reportonly what is true and accurate


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ExamplesExamplesExamplesExamples

False charges Never pad travel Never commingle funds

Dont mix business and pleasure expenses

Dont mix grant funds and personal businessexpenses

Never charge for time not spent on a grant Never bill items to your grant that shouldntbe billed to the grant

Never bill alcohol or entertainment to agrant

Never charge give-aways to a grant


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Examples, continuedExamples, continuedExamples, continuedExamples, continued

Breech of confidentiality - never divulgeconfidential information Ideas conveyed in proposals Names of panelists

Names of PIs Never use information that you received inconfidence

Plagiarism is bad, plagiarism from a proposal youreviewed is a breech of confidencemuch worse


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Recommendation LettersRecommendation LettersRecommendation LettersRecommendation Letters

It is against the law for an employee ofthe Federal Government to represent athird party to the Government

That means it is illegal for a

Government employee to write a letterof recommendation for you Dont ask many Government employeesdont know this law, you can get them

into a lot of trouble PS: Recommendation letters are notpermitted in a CAREER proposal

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Ethics TrainingEthics TrainingEthics TrainingEthics Training

It is highly recommended that you giveyour student researchers training inethics - this protects you in an eventof their indiscretion

Do it with all your students Do it before they have a chance to dosomething bad

Ask them to sign a letter of recognition

that you have provided ethics training,that it covers specific elements ofethics, and that they know that youexpect appropriate behavior

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Sticky IssuesSticky IssuesSticky IssuesSticky Issues

You collaborate with a senior facultyperson to write a proposalYou get an awardYou later find that your collaborator

plagiarized materials that are in theproposalYou should

Consult with your institutional ethics person Report the matter to the NSF InspectorGeneral

Continue to work on the grant

You will not be held accountable foranother faculty members bad behavior

ECCS A f IECCS A f I

ECCS A f IECCS A f I


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BioelectronicsElectromagneticsFlexible ElectronicsMEMS/NEMSMicro/NanoelectronicsMicro/NanomagneticsMicrowave PhotonicsMolecular Electronics

NanophotonicsOptoelectronicsPower ElectronicsSensors and ActuatorsSpin Electronics

Electronics, Photonics,and Device Technologies

EPDT

Integrative, Hybrid,and Complex Systems

IHCS

Power, Controls, andAdaptive Networks

PCAN

Adaptive Dynamic Programming Alternate Energy Sources Embedded, Distributed and

Adaptive Control Neuromorphic Engineering Power and Energy Systems and

Networks Quantum and Molecular

Modeling and Simulation ofDevices and Systems Sensing and Imaging Networks Telerobotics

ECCS Areas of InterestECCS Areas of Interest((Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems)Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems)ECCS Areas of InterestECCS Areas of Interest

((Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems)Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems)

Nanosystems/Microsystems/MacrosystemsCyber Systems and Signal ProcessingNano and Microsystems

System-on-a-chipSystem-in-a-package

RF and Optical Wireless and HybridCommunications Systems

Inter- and Intra-chipCommunicationsMixed Signals


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Directorate for EngineeringDirectorate for EngineeringTrendsTrends

Directorate for EngineeringDirectorate for EngineeringTrendsTrends

Engineering discovery and innovation are crucial foraddressing increasingly complex challengestouching every sector of society: Health, Quality of life, Sustainability, Energy

Security

Engineering makes important contributions toalmost all disciplines

NSF Engineering discovery, innovation andeducation are critical elements of the nationalagenda (e.g., America COMPETESActand theAmerican Competitiveness Initiative).

Engineering contributes at all scales.Examples are nanotechnology,computational simulation, health, andalternative energy.

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