Event
NSF Regional Grants Conference - Jackson, MS

Hosted By Jackson State University

October 5, 2009 8:00 AM  to 
October 6, 2009 4:00 PM
Jackson, MS

The first National Science Foundation Regional Grants Conference of fiscal year 2010, will be hosted by Jackson State University on October 5-6, 2009, in Jackson, MS.

Key officials representing each NSF program directorate, administrative office, the NSF Office of International Science & Engineering, Office of General Counsel, and 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 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.

Topics covered include:

• Introduction to NSF;
• NSF's proposal preparation and merit review process;
• Award management;
• Conflict of interest policies;
• New programs and initiatives;
• Cross-disciplinary and special interest programs; and
• Breakout sessions by discipline.

Meeting Type
Outreach

Contacts
Registration Questions, (703) 465-5736 nsf_regional@nsf.gov
Program Questions, (703) 292-8243 policy@nsf.gov

NSF Related Organizations
NSF-Wide
Office of Budget Finance & Award Management
Division of Institution & Award Support

Related Websites
Policy Office at NSF: http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/index.jsp