The Office of the Vice President for Research would like to share an exciting opportunity for early career and tenure track faculty to participate in a local event with the National Science Foundation (NSF). NSF will be hosted by the University of Saint Joseph at an upcoming NSF Day to be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 on the Saint Joseph campus in West Hartford, Connecticut.
NSF Days provide basic insight and instruction on how to compete for NSF funding for science, engineering and education research. This day-long workshop will provide background on the Foundation, its mission, priorities, and budget. During the day, attendees will receive an overview on proposal writing, NSF's merit review process, and programs that fall within NSF’s seven scientific and engineering directorates, as well as funding opportunities that cross disciplinary boundaries. NSF representatives will be on hand to answer questions and to host discipline specific breakout sessions to personally engage in discussions with attendees.
WHO: Early career and tenure track faculty, especially those in the region.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
WHERE: The University of Saint Joseph,
1678 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford, CT, 06117-2791
WHY: This 1-day NSF Day workshop will teach researchers how to better
compete for research dollars that enable their projects. Information will be
shared via lectures and interactive sessions. This is a behind-the-scenes
look at how NSF works and how to submit fundable proposals.
REGISTER: Please register and issue payment in the amount of $60 no later than
5 PM on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 to guarantee a spot. Space is limited. Registration fees are non-refundable after Sept. 4, 2017. The fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and snack breaks.
LOGISTICS: Participant parking is in the visitor lots. See attached map.
Click on the links for driving and transportation options and hotel accommodations.
QUESTIONS: Please direct questions to nsfday@nsf.gov.
For more information, contact: Office of the Vice President for Research at ovpr@uconn.edu