The second National Science Foundation Regional Grants Conference of fiscal year 2009 will be held in Tempe, Arizona and hosted by Arizona State University on March 30-31, 2009.

Key representatives from the National Science Foundation (NSF) as well as your colleagues - faculty, researchers, and grant administrators - representing colleges and universities from around the U.S. will participate.

This two-day conference is a must, especially for new faculty, researchers, educators, 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 your 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.