NSF Grants Conference to be held in Arlington, VA — November 2-3

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is going just a few Metro stops down the road for their Fall 2015 Grants Conference.  It will be hosted by Georgetown University in Arlington, VA on November 2-3, 2015 at the Key Bridge Marriott.

Key officials representing each NSF program directorate, administrative office, 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.

For more info & sign-up:  Fall 2015 National Science Foundation Grants Conference