International Research Fellowship Program  (IRFP)    

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Solicitation  06-582

Please be advised that the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) includes revised guidelines to implement the mentoring provisions of the America COMPETES Act (ACA) (Pub. L. No. 110-69, Aug. 9, 2007.) As specified in the ACA, each proposal that requests funding to support postdoctoral researchers must include a description of the mentoring activities that will be provided for such individuals. Proposals that do not comply with this requirement will be returned without review (see the PAPP Guide Part I: Grant Proposal Guide Chapter II for further information about the implementation of this new requirement).

DUE DATES

Full Proposal Target Date:  September 8, 2009

Second Tuesday in September, Annually Thereafter

SYNOPSIS

The objective of the International Research Fellowship Program (IRFP) is to introduce scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers to international collaborative research opportunities, thereby furthering their research capacity and global perspective and forging long-term relationships with scientists, technologists and engineers abroad. These awards are available in any field of science and engineering research and education supported by NSF.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

This program provides educational opportunities for  Postdoctoral Fellows . Individuals interested in applying for funding should see the program guidelines above.

RELATED URLS

How to Apply to the International Research Fellowships Program (IRFP)

FY 2008 Award List

FY 2007 Awards List

FY 2006 Award List

FY 2005 Award List

FY 2004 Award List

Abstracts of Recent Awards Made Through This Program