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Performance and Accountability
Directorate and Office Advisory Committees
NSF relies on the judgment of external experts to provide advice and recommendations to maintain high standards of program support for research, education, and infrastructure; to facilitate policy deliberations, program development and management; to identify disciplinary needs and area of opportunities; and to ensure openness to the research and education community served by the Foundation. Each Directorate and Office has an external advisory committee that typically meets twice a year to review and provide advice on program management, overall program balance, and other aspects of program performance. The committees discuss important current issues and review and provide advice on the impact of policies, programs, and activities in the disciplines and fields encompassed by the Directorate or Office. In addition to Directorate and Office advisory committees, NSF has several committees that provide advice and recommendation on specific topics: astronomy and astrophysics; environmental research and education; equal opportunities in science and engineering; performance assessment; and business and operations.
If you would like to make a suggestion for membership on an NSF Advisory Committee, please review the materials on the Advisory Committee website (hyperlinks are listed below), and send to the relevant Designated Federal Officer the following: the submitting person or organization’s name and affiliation, a cover letter describing the person’s qualifications and interest in serving, the person’s curriculum vitae, and person’s contact information. Many factors are weighed when formulating Committee membership, including expertise and qualifications, as well as representation among diverse institutions, regions, and groups underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Committee members serve for varying term lengths, depending on the nature of the individual Committee. Although we welcome the names of all nominees we receive, we regret that NSF will not be able to acknowledge or respond positively to each person who contacts NSF or has been suggested to NSF.
Directorate and Office Advisory Committees
Topic Specific Advisory Committees
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