Conference Announcement
National Science Foundation Regional Grants Conference
7-8 April 2008
Providence, Rhode Island
For further information, please go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/rgcapril08.pdf
The second National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Grants Conference
of fiscal year 2008 will be held on 7-8 April 2008, in Providence, Rhode
Island. Optional FastLane sessions will be held on 6 April 2008. Key
representatives from NSF as well as faculty, researchers, and grant
administrators representing colleges and universities from around the
U.S. will participate.
This two-day conference is for new faculty, researchers, and
administrators who want to gain key insight into a wide range of current
issues at NSF, including the state of current funding, new and current
policies and procedures, and pertinent administrative issues. NSF
program officers representing each NSF directorate will be on hand to
provide up-to-date information about specific funding opportunities and
answer questions.
Highlights include:
- New programs and initiatives;
- Future directions and strategies for national science policy;
- Proposal preparation;
- NSF's merit review process;
- Cross-disciplinary and special interest programs;
- Conflict of interest policies;
- Breakout sessions by discipline; and
- FastLane/Grants.gov workshops.
For logistical information (including conference registration, lodging,
etc.) please visit the conference website at:
https://www.seeuthere.com/event/m2c757-147023511192
Questions about conference registration should be directed to:
Phone: 703-465-5736
E-mail: nsf_regional [at] nsf.gov
For additional information regarding program content, please contact:
Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support
Phone: 703-292-8243
E-mail: policy [at] nsf.gov