Event Detail | April 7 – 8, 2008
National Science Foundation Regional Grants ConferenceProvidence, Rhode Island
For further information, please go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/rgcapril08.pdf
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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@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@nsf.gov
