The first National Science Foundation Regional Grants Conference of fiscal year 2008 will be hosted by Portland State University on October 22-23, 2007 in Portland, OR, with optional FastLane workshops on October 21st.

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.

Topic 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.

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