Lee Walker LWALKERnsfgov Kenyatta Johnson KENJOHNSnsfgov NSF MinorityServing Institutions and Basic Research in the Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences Introduction to SBE ID: 1044201
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1. Laura Namy (LNAMY@nsf.gov)Lee Walker (LWALKER@nsf.gov)Kenyatta Johnson (KENJOHNS@nsf.gov)NSF, Minority-Serving Institutions, and Basic Research in the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
2. Introduction to SBE
3. **Basic** ScienceTo promote the understanding of people and their lives by supporting research that reveals basic facets of human behaviorTo encourage research that addresses important societal questions and problemsSBE’s Mission
4. Behavioral & Cognitive Sciences (BCS)Social & Economic Sciences (SES)National Center for Science & Engineering Statistics (NCSES)Three Divisions within SBE
5. Archaeology and ArchaeometryBiological AnthropologyCultural AnthropologyCognitive NeuroscienceDevelopmental and Learning SciencesDocumenting Endangered LanguagesGeography and Spatial SciencesLinguisticsPerception, Action, & CognitionSocial PsychologyBehavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
6. Decision Risk and Management SciencesEconomicsLaw and Social SciencesMethodology, Measurement, and StatisticsPolitical ScienceScience of OrganizationsScience, Technology, and SocietySecure and Trustworthy CyberspaceSociologySocial and Economic Sciences (SES)
7. Science of LearningScience of Science and Innovation PolicyResource Implementation for Data Intensive Research in SBE (RIDIR)Science of Broadening ParticipationSBE-Wide Programs and Solicitations
8. Integrative Strategies for Understanding Neural and Cognitive SystemsCyberlearning and Future Learning TechnologiesInnovations at the Nexus of Food, Water, and EnergyDynamics of Coupled Natural and Human SystemsINCLUDESADVANCEHBCU-UPSome Relevant Cross-Directorate Initiatives
9. Dear Colleague LettersSpecial Competitions and Investment AreasNSF Website has links to NSF Social MediaStay in the Loop
10. Visit the NSF website at http://www.nsf.govFollow us on Social MediaSocial Media section on the NSF homepageNSF Website
11. Standard research grantsResearch at Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) awardsCAREER awardsHigh risk awards (EAGER, RAPID)Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement grants*Training programsGraduate Research FellowshipsPost-doctoral FellowshipsResearch Experiences for UndergraduatesWorkshopsMajor Research Instrumentation (MRI) AwardsResearch Coordination Networks (RCNs)Kinds of proposals (mechanisms)
12. Pre-tenure but tenure-track (or equivalent) facultyIntegration of research and educationSingle investigator proposal – No Co-PIsMinimum $400,000 over 5 years*Maximum of three submissions (one per year)Deadline: mid to late JulyFaculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)
13. Anatomy of a Proposal
14. Cover PageProject Summary (1 page)Table of Contents (auto-generated)Project Description (15 pages)References CitedBiographical Sketches (for all senior personnel)BudgetCurrent and Pending SupportFacilities, Equipment, and Other ResourcesPost-doctoral mentoring plan (if applicable)Data management planSupplementary Documentation (if applicable – no letters of support)Proposal Components
15. Program Announcement NumberAuto Assigned NSF Proposal NumberNSF Organization for ConsiderationPerforming InstitutionProject TitleRequested AmountPI InformationCover Sheet
16. OverviewStatement of Intellectual MeritStatement of Broader ImpactsProject Summary (1 page)
17. What’s the question?Why it’s important to answer itHow you plan to answer itWhat implications it will haveMust include a statement of broader impacts and a section addressing result from prior NSF supportProject Description (15 pages)
18. For all senior personnel2 pages max.Professional PreparationAppointments (starting with current)Publications (10 max: 5 most relevant, 5 other significant papers)Synergistic activities (training, outreach, professional service)Collaborators and Other Affiliations*Biosketches
19. Indirect costs are included in overall budget - rate is negotiated between Govt and your institutionEligible Costs:Personnel (PI, Co-PI, Consultants, Research Staff, Students)EquipmentTravelParticipant recruitment/compensationSupplies and services as neededSize:Reasonable for projectAligned with typical award size for the programWell-justified and not paddedConsistent with program/solicitation guidelinesBudget
20. 1 page max. description of how Post-Doc will be mentoredResearch trainingNetworking and career counselingTraining in grant writing, publications and presentationsSupport for development of teaching and mentoring skillsTraining in responsible conduct of researchPost-doctoral mentoring plan
21. **Not “one size fits all”**What kinds of data, software and other materials will your research generate?How will you manage it? (e.g. metadata standards, standards for format, content, migration, etc.)How will you give others access to your data, preserving confidentiality, security, intellectual property & other rights/requirements?How will you archive data and preserve access?Data Management Plans
22. RUI documentsLetters of commitment from collaborating organizationsOther information that establishes feasibilityNote: We generally give you the benefit of the doubtNO letters of supportSupplementary Documentation
23. Breaking Down the Review Process
24. PI writes and uploads proposal documents to FastLane or Research.govSponsored Research Office submits proposal on behalf of institutionCompliance checkReview of proposalProgram Director RecommendationDivision Director Review of RecommendationIf award, Division of Grants and Agreements vets and issues award noticeProposal Processing
25. **Panels (and reviewers) are Advisory**Ad hoc reviews – Experts on the proposal topicAdvisory panels – Representing various topic areas in the disciplineInternal review by NSF Program DirectorsTypes of Reviewers
26. Broader Impacts:TrainingMentoringDiversityInfrastructureDissemination/Public awarenessSocietal BenefitsIntellectual Merit:Importance of topicQualificationsCreativity & originalityTransformative?Conception & organizationFeasibilityOfficial NSF review criteria
27. Provide a rating: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, PoorDescription of strengths and weaknessesSeparate analysis of:Intellectual MeritBroader ImpactsAny Solicitation – Specific CriteriaSummary statement of overall assessmentNSF Review structure and content
28. Submit one proposal for consideration by multiple programsChoose programs on cover page, **top choice first**Decision to co-review is at the discretion of the program directorsReviews from multiple perspectivesBoth fund, neither fund, one fundsCo-review
29. Secrets to Success
30. Get in touch early in the process (and well before the deadline)Send an email rather than cold-callingInclude a one-page summary of the projectAsk for feedback on how the project fits with program prioritiesInquire whether there are other programs or initiatives (such as DCLs) that are relevantIf a proposal is declined, schedule a follow-up chat to get feedback on whether and if so how to reviseTalk to a Program Director!
31. Overlooking key aspects of the program announcement and requirements **READ CAREFULLY**Lacking specificity about method, predictions, analysis planDisconnect between framing/motivation and proposed activityFailing to establish feasibilityWriting exclusively for an expert audienceSubmitting without feedback from colleagues or mentorsPitfalls to avoid
32. Please submit any additional questions to:SBE-MSI-Outreach@nsf.gov Questions?