1. Cross-Cutting Activities At NSF Chris Greer Division of Biological Infrastructure National Science Foundation June 6, 2005 North Dakota State University

2. National Science Foundation Inspector General National Science Board Director Deputy Director Staff Offices Computer & Information Science & Engineering Engineering Geosciences Mathematical & Physical Sciences Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences Education & Human Resources Budget, Finance & Award Management Information Resource Management Biological Sciences

3. Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program (IGERT)

4. Features of IGERT Projects: Interdisciplinary theme Emerging research area Innovative models for graduate training Catalyze a cultural change in graduate education –For graduate students –For faculty –For institutions

5. Characteristics of IGERT Awards 5-year duration ~ $3 M total funding ~12 trainees/year/award For each IGERT doctoral student: –$30,000/year stipend –$10,500 cost of education –Travel and expenses may be budgeted

6. IGERT Award Process Two-stage process Preliminary proposal (Feb., 2005) –Panel review Invited full proposal (Aug., 2005) –Panel review Awards –~30 new and renewal awards

7. Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) http://www.nsf.gov/career http://www.nsf.gov/career

8. CAREER Program Goals Provide stable support for the early career- development activities of outstanding teacher-scholars Build a firm foundation for integrated research and education activities

9. CAREER Program Goals Increase participation of those traditionally underrepresented in science and engineering NSF's most prestigious award for young faculty

10. CAREER Program Guidelines Minimum award size is $400,000 (BIO minimum: $500,000) 5 year duration for all awards Departmental letter required

11. CAREER Eligibility Criteria 1.PIs may compete in the CAREER program a total of three times 2.At the time of proposal submission in July, the PI must hold a doctoral degree in a field of science or engineering supported by NSF, be untenured, and have not previously received an NSF PECASE or CAREER award

12. CAREER Eligibility Criteria 3.By October 1st following the CAREER deadline in July, the PI must be employed as a tenure-track assistant professor (or equivalent) at an eligible institution

13. FY’06 CAREER Deadlines: July 19, 2005 BIO, CISE, and EHR July 20, 2005 ENG July 21, 2005 GEO, MPS, SBE and OPP

14. National Science Foundation Inspector General National Science Board Director Deputy Director Staff Offices Computer & Information Science & Engineering Engineering Geosciences Mathematical & Physical Sciences Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences Education & Human Resources Budget, Finance & Award Management Information Resource Management Biological Sciences

15. Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) Mary E. Clutter, Assistant Director Joann P. Roskoski, Executive Officer Sonya E. Mallinoff, Planning and Budget Officer Tel: (703) 292-8400 Fax: (703) 292-9154 Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) Mary E. Clutter, Assistant Director Joann P. Roskoski, Executive Officer Sonya E. Mallinoff, Planning and Budget Officer Tel: (703) 292-8400 Fax: (703) 292-9154 Information and Automation Resources Unit (IAR) Joanne G. Rodewald, Information Management Officer Tel: (703) 292-8406 Fax: (703) 292-9155 Information and Automation Resources Unit (IAR) Joanne G. Rodewald, Information Management Officer Tel: (703) 292-8406 Fax: (703) 292-9155 Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) Michael R. Willig, Division Director Penelope Firth, Acting Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8480 Fax: (703) 292-9064 Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) Michael R. Willig, Division Director Penelope Firth, Acting Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8480 Fax: (703) 292-9064 Ecological Biology Ecosystem Science Division of Integrative Organismal Biology (IOB) Thomas Brady, Division Director Judith Verbeke, Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8420 Fax: (703) 292-9153 Division of Integrative Organismal Biology (IOB) Thomas Brady, Division Director Judith Verbeke, Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8420 Fax: (703) 292-9153 Research Resources Research Resources Human Resources Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI) Machi F. Dilworth, Division Director Muriel E. Poston, Acting Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8470 Fax: (703) 292-9063 Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI) Machi F. Dilworth, Division Director Muriel E. Poston, Acting Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8470 Fax: (703) 292-9063 Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) Maryanna Henkart, Division Director Jerry Cohen, Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8440 Fax: (703) 292-9061 Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) Maryanna Henkart, Division Director Jerry Cohen, Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8440 Fax: (703) 292-9061 Biomolecular Systems Cellular Systems Genes and Genome Systems Effective October 2004 Emerging Frontiers (EF) Plant Genome Research Program Plant Genome Research Program Population and Evolutionary Processes Systematic Biology and Biodiversity Inventories Behavioral Systems Developmental Systems Environmental and Structural Systems Functional and Regulatory Systems

16. Supports multidisciplinary research and networking activities that arise from advances in disciplinary research –Frontiers in Integrative Biological Research –Research Coordination Networks –NSF Priority Areas Biocomplexity in the Environment Human and Social Dynamics Nanoscale Science and Engineering Mathematical Sciences Emerging Frontiers Division

17. rontiers in ntegrative iological esearch

18. Identifies a major, unanswered or understudied question in biology Engages integrative researchers utilizing an effective range of concepts and tools from all areas of science and engineering Is not limited by conceptual, disciplinary or organizational boundaries Integrates education and research, providing young scientists with training in a strong, interdisciplinary environment Involves effective partnering with minority serving and primarily undergraduate institutions The goal of the FIBR Program is to support research that:

19. Statistics Thermodynamics Urban ecology Functional genomics Proteomics Marine geochemistry Circadian control Bioinformatics Dynamic systems Biomechanics Developmental control Speciation Molecular evolution Signal transduction Microbial ecology Host/parasite interactions Stress response Neural plasticity Sensory systems Evolution of development Multivariate functions Atmospheric chemistry Biostatistics Carbon cycling Marine microbiology Transcription control Behavioral genetics Molecular phylogenetics Ageing Molecular motors Ecosystems modeling Population dynamics Meiosis & recombination Areas of research represented among the FY2004/5 proposals:

20. FIBR Funding Mechanisms: Full Research Grants (Pre-proposals required) Duration:Maximum of 5 years Budget:Maximum of $5,000,000

21. esearch oordination etworks

22. Encourage and foster interactions among scientists to create new research directions or advance a field Goal of the RCN Program:

23. RCN Activities: Meetings, workshops Training, coursework Laboratory exchanges Web sites, databases Community resources

24. Submission:Annually, last Monday in June Awards:$50,000 to $100,000 per year Duration: Up to 5 years RCN Program Features:

25. Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) Mary E. Clutter, Assistant Director Joann P. Roskoski, Executive Officer Sonya E. Mallinoff, Planning and Budget Officer Tel: (703) 292-8400 Fax: (703) 292-9154 Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) Mary E. Clutter, Assistant Director Joann P. Roskoski, Executive Officer Sonya E. Mallinoff, Planning and Budget Officer Tel: (703) 292-8400 Fax: (703) 292-9154 Information and Automation Resources Unit (IAR) Joanne G. Rodewald, Information Management Officer Tel: (703) 292-8406 Fax: (703) 292-9155 Information and Automation Resources Unit (IAR) Joanne G. Rodewald, Information Management Officer Tel: (703) 292-8406 Fax: (703) 292-9155 Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) Michael R. Willig, Division Director Penelope Firth, Acting Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8480 Fax: (703) 292-9064 Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) Michael R. Willig, Division Director Penelope Firth, Acting Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8480 Fax: (703) 292-9064 Ecological Biology Ecosystem Science Division of Integrative Organismal Biology (IOB) Thomas Brady, Division Director Judith Verbeke, Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8420 Fax: (703) 292-9153 Division of Integrative Organismal Biology (IOB) Thomas Brady, Division Director Judith Verbeke, Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8420 Fax: (703) 292-9153 Research Resources Research Resources Human Resources Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI) Machi F. Dilworth, Division Director Muriel E. Poston, Acting Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8470 Fax: (703) 292-9063 Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI) Machi F. Dilworth, Division Director Muriel E. Poston, Acting Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8470 Fax: (703) 292-9063 Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) Maryanna Henkart, Division Director Jerry Cohen, Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8440 Fax: (703) 292-9061 Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) Maryanna Henkart, Division Director Jerry Cohen, Deputy Director Tel: (703) 292-8440 Fax: (703) 292-9061 Biomolecular Systems Cellular Systems Genes and Genome Systems Effective October 2004 Emerging Frontiers (EF) Plant Genome Research Program Plant Genome Research Program Population and Evolutionary Processes Systematic Biology and Biodiversity Inventories Behavioral Systems Developmental Systems Environmental and Structural Systems Functional and Regulatory Systems

26. The NSF Plant Genome Research Program oStarted in FY 1998 oPart of the National Plant Genome Initiative (with USDA, DOE, NIH) oThe goal is to understand the structure, organization and function of plant genomes important to agriculture, the environment, energy and health

27. What Is Unusual About PGRP Projects? oSingle investigator to multi-institution and multi-investigator oSmall to large budgets oGenome-scale resource development to small focused projects oIndustrial participants oInternational participants oTraining/IP/informatics

28. Funded Plants oArabidopsis oBarley oBrassica oCotton oGrape oLettuce oMaize oRice oSoybean oSorghum oTobacco oTomato oWheat o Medicago o Oat o Pepper o Pine o Poplar o Potato

29. The FY2006 Plant Genome Program Solicitation Will be accessible from: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.js p?pims_id=5338&org=BIO Deadline will be in October 2005

30. Information and Contacts : Susan Lolle: slolle@nsf.gov WWW.NSF.GOV Chris Greer: cgreer@nsf.gov Jeanne Small: jsmall@nsf.gov