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D. Keith RoperEngineering Research Centers Program Leader
Network for Computational Nanotechnology Program Leader
Engineering Education and Centers Division, Engineering DirectorateNational Science Foundation
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Winning Large NSF Proposals
ASEE Engineering Research Council Annual ConferenceBethesda, MD
Mon Mar 7 - Wed Mar 9, 2016
Disclaimer: The comments in this presentation are of the author, and do not necessary reflect those of the National Science Foundation (NSF)
Thanks to: D. Brzakovic, R. Gupta, C. Hemingway, P. Kharghonekar, S. Lim M. Molnar, R. Montelli, G. Muller-Parker, and K. Whang for contributions to the presentation
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Societal Concerns
Urbanization:infrastructure
Population growth, aging
Global flows ofpeople, things,
knowledge, skills
Scarcity: food, water,
disease
Employment, wages
Accelerating pace of
technology
Inequality: income,
education
Environment:climate change,
sustainability
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Funding Landscape
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National R&D IntensityGross R&D investment as a percent of GDP
South Korea
Finland
Japan
Taiwan
Germany
U.S.
France
EU-28
China
UK
Source: OECD, Main Science and Technology Indicators, Feb 2015. 2015 AAAS
Federal support for R&D leveling State support declining U.S. lags globally in R&D
NSF: 24% of federal support for basic research in U.S. universities
State appropriations as % of public research universities total operation revenue
NCSES
Center-scale funded R&D Internationally
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Center of Innovation (COI) Program Japan 1-10 9 18 2013
Center Country Annual Duration Number Launched($ million) (years)
Research Centres Program Ireland to 8 6 12 2012
Natl Research Programmes Switzerland to 3.3 6-7 14 1976
Mega Projects of Science Research China to 40 5 12 2006
DFG Research Centers Germany to 14 12 4 2001
Inst. Basic Science Research Centers S. Korea 8.5 10 50 2012
Research Centres of Excellence Singapore ? 3+ 5 2007
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My Experience: Large NSF Proposals(as Program Director since 2012)
Engineering Research Centers (ERC) ProgramProgram Leader (2014- current) 19 ERCs, annually $71M, ~210 proposalsProgram Director (2012-2014) 3 ERCs, annually: $10M, ~ 20 proposals
Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN) ProgramProgram Leader (2014- current) 3 Centers, annually: $6M, ~3 proposalsProgram Director (2012-2014) 1 node, annually: $1.2M
Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centers (NSEC) ProgramProgram Director (2012-2015) 2 NSECS, annually: $8M
NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) ProgramProgram Director (2012-current) 3 NRTs, annually: $6M, ~30 proposals
Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) ProgramProgram Director (2013-2014) 9 EFRIs, annually: $18M, ~250 proposals
BRAIN: Accelerating Integrative Research Neural and Cognitive SystemsProgram Director (2013-current) 16 awards, annually: $13M ~180 proposals
Scaleable NanoManufacturing (SNM) ProgramProgram Director (2015-current) 7 awards, annually: $5M ~80 proposals
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My Experience: Large NSF Proposals(as Researcher prior to 2012)
NSF Engineering Research Centers (ERC) Program ($70MM)Biotechnology Process ERC (1985-94) New Pneumovax VaccineBiotechnology Process ERC (1995-2004) 2 million lives/year
NSF STEM Talent Enrollment Expansion (STEP) Award ($2MM)Co-Principal Investigator Engineering enrollment up 59% Piloted EPA P3 Award Female eng. enrollment up 121%
NSF EPS ASSET II Award ($20MM)Senior Investigator 375 publications, 150 proceedings
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site ($289K)Senior Investigator 29 REU students; 38% to graduate school
NSF Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE) Program ($200K)Co-Principal Investigator Nanotechnology Minor; New Lab courses
Acknowledgments to: L. Preston, S. Rastegar, E. Misawa, R. Tankersley, K. Whang, K. Cooper, D. Wang, L. Griffith, C. Furse, D. Rhoads, M. Zou and participants on these programs and award.
Winning Large NSF Proposals: A Recipe :)
IngredientsEssentials: cup vegetable oil cup flour1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)3 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes2 cups fresh or frozen green beans3 carrots, sliced (2 cups)1 parsnip, diced (1 cup)1 Tbs. ground cumin1 Tbs. paprika1 Tbs. dried oregano tsp. cayenne pepper
Optional:1 cup fresh or frozen sliced okra, optional2 tablespoons almond butter (randomly delicious)salt to taste
Directions:1. Stir together oil and flour in Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot until smooth. Cook over high heat 10 minutes, or until roux turns a dark caramel color, stirring constantly.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, and cook 5 minutes, or until vegetables are softened. Stir in all remaining ingredients and 4 cups water. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 40 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Serve over rice.
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1. Choose the Dinner Party- Guests & Timing
2. Plan the Event3. Balance the Menu4. Prepare the Proposal
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1. Dinner Party: Guests & Timing
Industry/Univ. Cooperative Research Ctr (I/UCRC)ENG/IIP: R. Montelli, [email protected] parners per site per site
Engineering Research Center (ERC)ENG/EEC: K. Roper, [email protected]
NSF Research Traineeships (NRT)EHR/DGE: R. Tankersley, [email protected]
Science and Technology Center (STC)OIA: D. Brzakovic, [email protected]
Network for Computational Nanotechnol. (NCN)ENG/EEC: K. Roper, [email protected]
Neural & Cognitive Systems (NCS)CISE/IIS: K. Whang, [email protected]
Science of Learning Collaborative Network (SLC)SBE/BCS: S. Lim, [email protected]
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NSF Program Ann. Budget($ millions)
Duration(years)
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Emerging Frontiers in Research & Eng. (EFRI)ENG/EFRI: S. Rastegar, [email protected]
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Awards/Proposals
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4/170
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0.15/0.1/0.05
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Match your Proposal to a Program
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1. Dinner Party: Guests & TimingExample: STC Characteristics
Center Mode whole > sum of parts Value Added : Portfolio of integrated projects Exploit opportunities requiring scope, scale, flexibility, duration, equipment
and facilities of a Center Bold yet achievable Frontier investigations across and/or within disciplines
(Transformative, Grand Challenges) Legacy Promote organizational linkages capitalizing on cyberinfrastructure Partnerships
Integrative learning and discovery for (U.S.) students Broad set of career paths
Engage and develop nations talent, including groups underrepresented in STEM research and education Diverse STEM workforce
Foster science/engineering in service to society Knowledge Transfer, new research areas, instrumentation, technologies
IndustryIndustry Advisory Board (IAB)
Center Sites
Universities
Pooled Member $s
Investment of Indirects
Shared Project Portfolio
Cooperatively defined, selected
Governed by NSFI/UCRC Agreement** Royalty free
nonexclusive accessto IP by members
Addressesprecompetitiveneeds shared by IAB
Leverages & builds universitystrengths
Value derived from portfolio
ResearchProjects
Requires trust be built in the model, and between all partners in the center.
NSF, Agencies, Foundations Funded
Contract Research Master Agreements
Ideas, people
Ideas, people
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Example: I/UCRC Pre--competitive Research Portfolio: cooperatively defined & funded on shared value
Match your Proposal to a Programwww.nsf.gov/funding
Keywordsearch
SpecialPrograms
ProgramAreas
Match your Proposal to a
Program
Use the Program Description to find:
Cognizant NSF Program Director contact information
Proposal due dates
Scope and emphasis areas
Current awards made through program
2. Plan the EventHeed Timelines: Proposal & Award Process
2. Plan the EventTimelines: Center Proposals
3. Balance the MenuAttend to Proposal Review Criteria
Intellectual Merit (~12-13 pages)
Advancement and contribution of knowled