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Event ended Conferences and workshops

NSF Regional Grants Conference

About this event

The first National Science Foundation Regional Grants Conference of fiscal year 2006 will be hosted by the University of South Florida on October 10 - 11, 2005, with optional FastLane workshops on October 9th.

Key officials representing each NSF program directorate, administrative office, the NSF Office of the Inspector General, and the Office of International Science and Engineering 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 key 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. 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 workshops.

Related agencies

  • University of South Florida - Research Office