The University will host the National Science Foundation Regional Grants Conference Oct. 4-5 at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel, 212-232 N. Kingshighway Blvd.
The two-day conference is a very valuable experience, especially for new faculty, researchers and administrators who want to learn about a wide range of NSF issues, including the state of current funding; new and current program initiatives; policies and procedures; and a host of administrative issues.
Nine NSF program managers will be attending, including representatives from social, behavioral and economic sciences; engineering, mathematical and physical sciences; and biological sciences. They will provide the latest information about each program’s priorities and about specific funding opportunities, and will answer questions.
Arden L. Bement Jr., Ph.D., acting director of the NSF, will deliver luncheon remarks Oct. 4.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for young faculty and department grants administrators,” said Cynthia White, director of the University’s Research Office. “NSF is the leading sponsor of research projects on the Hilltop Campus.”
Among the highlights are topics on proposal preparation; project report preparation; new agency initiatives; cross-disciplinary and special-interest programs; and recent updates to FastLane, an interactive, real-time system used to conduct NSF business over the Internet and to provide information to the public.
Optional, hands-on FastLane sessions will be held Oct. 3 and Oct. 5 in Eads Hall, rooms 13 and 14.
For more information, contact Christa Johnson at 935-4119 or christajohnson@wustl.edu.