1. NSF/CISE International Science and Engineering
Suzi Iacono, Ph.D., Senior Science Advisor
Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE)
Cyber Trust PI Meeting
Yale University
March 17, 2008

2. Outline Background on NSF
How we derive our authority to collaborate internationally
Opportunities
Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) programs
CISE  Cyber Trust
Conclusions
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3. I bring you greetings from Washington, DC
I bring you greetings from Washington, DC. This is the Jefferson Memorial, commemorating the 3rd president of the US.
Of course, it is not spring in DC right now, but I thought you might enjoy the beautiful sight of the cherry blossoms in DC.
Everyone in the US thanks you for the great gift you have given us.
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4. It’s Cherry Blossom time
It’s Cherry Blossom time. Washington Monument, commemorating the 1st president of the US.
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5. The President, of course, is the head of the executive branch.
United States
Office of
Science Advisor
Other Boards,
Management
Office of
Councils, Etc.
and Budget
Science &
Technology Policy
Agriculture
Health &
Interior
State
Defense
Energy
Commerce
Human Services
The President, of course, is the head of the executive branch.
NSF is an independent agency in the executive branch of the government,
Along with NASA, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Veteran’s Administration
And so on. The head of NSF, Rita Colwell, reports to the Prez; Her title is “Director”
She’s not a secretary; not part of the cabinet.
National
National
Environmental
Smithsonian
Nuclear
Other
Science
Aeronautic
Protection
Institution
Regulatory
Agencies
Foundation
& Space
Agency
Commission
Administration
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8. NSF Mission To promote the progress of science;
To advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare;
And to secure the national defense.
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9. NSF Investment Priorities
Discovery: Foster research that will advance the frontiers of knowledge and establish the US as a global leader in fundamental and transformational science and engineering
Learning: Cultivate a world-class, broadly inclusive science and engineering workforce
Prepare a diverse, globally- engaged STEM workforce
Research Infrastructure: Build the nation’s research capacity through investments in instrumentation, facilities, cyberinfrastructure, and experimental tools
Stewardship: Support excellence in science and engineering research and education through a capable and responsive organization
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10. Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering
NSF Organization
OPP
OISE
Directorate for
Biological Sciences
Computer and Information
Sciences and Engineering
Education and
Human Resources
Engineering
Geosciences
Mathematical and
Physical Sciences
Social, Behavioral
And Economic Sciences
Office of the Director
NSB NB
OCI
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11. Computer and Information Science and Engineering Funding
(Dollars in Millions)
FY 2007 Actual
Change over
FY 2008
FY 2009
FY 2008 Estimate
Estimate
Request
Amount
Percent
Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF)
$122.76
$143.45
$180.01
$36.56
25.5%
Computer and Network Systems (CNS)
162.77
173.91
206.91
33.00
19.0%
Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS)
119.26
138.93
173.60
34.67
25.0%
Information Technology Research (ITR)
121.89
78.24 -
Total, CISE
$526.68
$534.53
$638.76
$104.23
19.5%
Totals may not add due to rounding.
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12. Authorities for International Collaboration
Department of State
2004 US – EU S&T Agreement allows for
US citizens to participate in EU projects;
allows for joint projects whereby US researchers send proposals to the NSF and European researchers send proposals to the EC;
no particular funds set aside for these activities;
no particular calls;
authorization to encourage, enable joint research; but there is no demand that we do so.
37 other US- country S&T Agreements
They are similar in that they are for 5 years, but they are not exact replicas.
Funding agency to funding agency on specific topics, e.g., cybersecurity
At different levels (MOUs or lesser agreements)
Head of agency to head of agency
At lower levels, counterpart to counterpart
Shorter duration
Do not need State Dept. authorizing agreements to collaborate, but one is limited without them, e.g., we cannot share reviews with our counterparts.
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13. Rules of the Road First Principle: Second Principle: Exception:
Each country pays for its own researchers, students, and tool development.
Except ….
Second Principle:
If there is some special justification or unique capabilities.
If the work is in service to the US.
Usually done through a subaward and with no indirect costs.
Exception:
Direct funds to an international entity must receive Dept. of State approval.
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14. NSB Reports on International Science and Engineering
The Science and Engineering Workforce: America’s Potential (NSB 03-69)
Toward a More Effective NSF Role in International Science and Engineering (NSB )
International science and engineering should be a high priority for NSF, with a much stronger focus and higher level of visibility in the future.
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15. Arden L. Bement, Jr., NSF Director
My remarks today emphasize a single theme: international cooperation in research and education is not a luxury; it is a necessity—and the foundation for all of our futures. The issue for research funding agencies is no longer whether we should work together, but how we can work together more effectively--smarter, faster, cheaper, and with greater impact on the generation of new knowledge and the development of innovative technologies.
Arden L. Bement, Jr., NSF Director
Seoul, Korea
June 2007
International activities are an integral part of the NSF mission going back to 1958 the International Geophysical Year. Today, NSF continues its support for international activities from large-scale projects to graduate student training to collaborative individual investigator research.
NSF Acting Director, Arden Bement, emphasized the importance of international cooperation to the U.S. community and workforce in a recent announcement of NSF’s International Research Fellows…. 97

16. Current OISE Areas of Focus
Partnerships of teams of researchers
Global engagement of future scientists and engineers
Planning Grants/Workshops
Increasing engagement with developing countries
A bigger role for SBE in international activities
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17. Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE)
The program is intended to
Catalyze a cultural change in U.S. institutions by establishing innovative new models for international collaborative research and education;
Facilitate greater variety in student participation and preparation, and contribute to the development of a diverse, globally-engaged science and engineering workforce 
12 awards in the first competition FY 05
19 awards in the second competition FY07
Currently preparing for the next solicitation
PIRE: Investigation of Meaning Representations in Language Understanding for Machine Translation Systems ( ) – US, Czech Republic and Germany on computational linguistics
PIRE: Humanoids – Universally Accessible Infrastructures to Advance Capabilities ( ) – US and Korean universities
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18. Planning Visits and Workshops
NSF
Planning Visits
To assess foreign facilities, have discussions with prospective foreign partners, finalize plans for cooperative research (7 to 14 days a visit for up to 2 years and up to $20K)
Workshops
Joint workshops designed to identify common research priorities
Up to 2 years and up to $60K
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19. Global Engagement of Future Scientists and Engineers
Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes – short courses for scientists and students from the Americas
East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for US Graduate Students – includes Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Australia
International Research Fellowship Program – within 3 years of receiving PhD, will support research abroad for 9-24 months
IGERT – allows for supplements for graduate students to conduct research abroad
REU – allows for undergraduates to conduct research abroad, includes overseas REU sites
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21. CISE’s Approach CISE has a leadership role to play in CS&E.
Develop principles and procedures.
Think strategically.
We are open to more international collaboration -- within constraints.
In particular, we encourage more international collaboration where it benefits US science and engineering.
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22. Types of Proposals Workshops, conferences International travel SGERs
Supplements to existing awards
New research project: joint proposals, or single proposal with sub-award
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23. But if it is a new research project…
And the project PIs are waiting for funding from two or more countries
Matched timing of decisions would be helpful; this is very difficult to achieve.
Double jeopardy is not helpful; frustrating to the PIs.
But unmatched timing and decisions require tricky proposal writing.
Rare solution: Joint solicitations and joint review.
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24. The Supplement Solution
Must already have an award.
International supplements are possible. (Consult your PD).
EC-NSF ITR supplement program over 2 years.
20 supplements – most very successful, learned a lot, but
Many IP issues
Many coordination issues
Many procedural issues
Japan – NSF Cyber Trust supplement program over 3 years.
8 supplements
Difficulty rousing interest on both sides
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25. Cyber Trust Solicitation Language
International Collaborations
Proposals are welcome that request supplemental funding to support collaboration with principal investigators affiliated with foreign research universities or research institutions and funded by foreign government research organizations.  Such proposals should request only funds to support travel of U.S. affiliated personnel to work with their foreign collaborators. 
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26. Explanation
Supplements to existing awards to carry out international collaborations are encouraged.
Supplement budgets should be relatively small; one should ask for what one needs to ensure a successful collaboration, however.
If a PI wants to develop a full-scale international project (with joint proposals submitted to relevant international funding sources), please contact the Program Director in advance for guidance.
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27. Conclusion
CISE’s role is fundamental in enabling global science,engineering, and education.
Talk to CISE Program Directors!!!!
Talk to the OISE Program Director for the country/region in which you are interested.
Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
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28. Thank you visit the CISE web site at http://www.nsf.gov/cise
Suzi Iacono
National Science Foundation
(703)
visit the CISE web site at
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