Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program  

CAREER and PECASE Information

Dear Colleague Letter: Career-Life Balance (CLB) Initiative 

FAQs About the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program for Submission in Years 2011, 2012 and 2013 (NSF 11-038)

PECASE Press Releases, Photos and Award Lists

CONTACTS

CAREER Directorate and Division Contacts:
http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/career/contacts.jsp 

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Solicitation  11-690

Important Notice to Proposers

A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), NSF 13-1, was issued on October 4, 2012 and is effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 14, 2013. Please be advised that, depending on the specified due date, the guidelines contained in NSF 13-1 may apply to proposals submitted in response to this funding opportunity.

Please be aware that significant changes have been made to the PAPPG to implement revised merit review criteria based on the National Science Board (NSB) report, National Science Foundation's Merit Review Criteria: Review and Revisions. While the two merit review criteria remain unchanged (Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts), guidance has been provided to clarify and improve the function of the criteria. Changes will affect the project summary and project description sections of proposals. Annual and final reports also will be affected.

A by-chapter summary of this and other significant changes is provided at the beginning of both the Grant Proposal Guide and the Award & Administration Guide.

DUE DATES

Full Proposal Deadline Date:  July 22, 2013

BIO, CISE, EHR, OCI

Full Proposal Deadline Date:  July 23, 2013

ENG

Full Proposal Deadline Date:  July 24, 2013

GEO, MPS, SBE, OPP

All proposals are due by the deadline date of the appropriate Directorate or Office selected in cover sheet. For proposals that are to be co-reviewed between two or more programs in Directorates or Offices with different due dates, the deadline for the primary organization applies.

SYNOPSIS

CAREER: The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations. Such activities should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from junior faculty members at all CAREER-eligible organizations and especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities to apply.

PECASE: Each year NSF selects nominees for the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from among the most meritorious recent CAREER awardees. Selection for this award is based on two important criteria:  1) innovative research at the frontiers of science and technology that is relevant to the mission of the sponsoring organization or agency, and 2) community service demonstrated through scientific leadership, education or community outreach. These awards foster innovative developments in science and technology, increase awareness of careers in science and engineering, give recognition to the scientific missions of the participating agencies, enhance connections between fundamental research and national goals, and highlight the importance of science and technology for the Nation’s future. Individuals cannot apply for PECASE. These awards are initiated by the participating federal agencies. At NSF, up to twenty nominees for this award are selected each year from among the PECASE-eligible CAREER awardees who are most likely to become the leaders of academic research and education in the twenty-first century. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy makes the final selection and announcement of the awardees.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program for Submission in Years 2011, 2012 and 2013 (nsf11038)

RELATED URLS

Dear Colleague Letter on the Career-Life Balance Initiative

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THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF

Career Development

Education and Special Programs

Engineering Education

Opportunities that Highlight International Collaboration

What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts)

Map of Recent Awards Made Through This Program

News

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