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NSF Grants Conference

The second National Science Foundation Grants Conference of fiscal year 2013 will be held in Arlington, VA, and hosted by Howard University, March 11-12, 2013.

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

This two-day conference is a must, especially for new faculty, researchers 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; and

Breakout sessions by discipline.

Registration is available on the conference website.

For additional information regarding program content, contact the Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support at (703) 292-8243, or via e-mail at policy@nsf.gov.

Future NSF Grants Conference