International Research Fellowship Program
(IRFP)
 
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CONTACTS
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PROGRAM GUIDELINES
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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
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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
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This program provides educational opportunities for
Postdoctoral Fellows
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Individuals interested in applying for funding should see the program guidelines above.
RELATED URLS
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How to Apply to the International Research Fellowships Program (IRFP)
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FY 2008 Award List
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FY 2007 Awards List
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FY 2006 Award List
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FY 2005 Award List
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FY 2004 Award List
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Abstracts of Recent Awards Made Through This Program
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