Hosted by George Mason University

October 22, 2012 8:30 AM  to 
October 23, 2012 4:30 PM
Arlington

The first National Science Foundation Grants Conference of fiscal year 2013, will be hosted by George Mason University on October 22-23, 2012.

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 is now available on the conference website.

Meeting Type
Outreach

Contacts
Registration Questions, (703) 465-5736 grants_conference@nsf.gov
Program Questions, (703) 292-8243 policy@nsf.gov

NSF Related Organizations
Office of Budget Finance & Award Management

Related Websites
Register for the NSF Grants Conference: http://events.signup4.com/nsfdc
Policy Office, Division of Institution & Award Support: http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/index.jsp