The first National Science Foundation Regional Grants Conference of fiscal year 2012, will be hosted by The University of Texas at Austin on October 17-18, 2011.
Key officials representing each NSF program directorate, administrative office, the NSF Office of International Science & Engineering, Office of General Counsel, and Office of the Inspector General will participate in this two-day conference. The conference is considered a must, particularly for new faculty, researchers, educators and administrators who want to gain insight into a wide range of important and timely issues at NSF including: the state of current funding; the proposal and award process; and current and recently updated policies and procedures.
Topics covered include:
- Introduction to NSF;
- NSF's proposal preparation and merit review process;
- Award management;
- Conflict of interest policies;
- New programs and initiatives;
- Cross-disciplinary and special interest programs; and
- Breakout sessions by discipline.
Registration will be available in Summer 2011.
Meeting Type
Outreach
Contacts
Registration Questions, (703) 465-5736 nsf_regional@nsf.gov
Program Questions, (703) 292-8243 policy@nsf.gov
NSF Related Organizations
NSF-Wide
Office of Budget Finance & Award Management
Related Websites
Policy Office at NSF: http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/index.jsp