NSF Regional Grants Conference

The second National Science Foundation Regional Grants Conference of fiscal year 2005 will be hosted by Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) University of California Office of the President on April 4 - 5, 2005, with optional FastLane workshops on April 3rd.

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