To accompany the unveiling of the New Core Program Solicitation, we would like to explain the submission process for the programs affected by the new solicitation. In a given fiscal year, an investigator could submit multiple different proposals as a PI/Co-PI. As an extreme example, they could submit one proposal to an IOS core program, …
IOS No Deadline Solicitation Update
The wait is over! All three IOS program solicitations are now available online! Get the up-to-date versions at: IOS Core Programs (NSF 18-586) Plant Genome Research Program (NSF 18-579) Plant Biotic Interactions (NSF 18-590) Please read them carefully for important information about eligibility and proposal submission to IOS and if you have questions, contact a …
PGRP Solicitation NSF 18-579 has been released!
The new Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) Solicitation (NSF 18-579) is now available online! PGRP is still on no deadline and submissions are welcome at any time. The program will continue to emphasize cutting-edge, genome-scale plant research on biological questions of fundamental, economic and societal importance as well as tool/technology development; however, there are some …
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UPDATE 8/31/18: All three IOS Solicitations are now Available Online! See this post for details
Update on No-Deadline Solicitation: IOS No Deadline Solicitation Update 8/31/2018 We announced in October 2017 that BIO would implement a "no-deadline" full proposals submission in 2018 and that all four divisions would release new solicitations in mid-2018 (for more information on no-deadlines, check out the Dear Colleague Letter and associated FAQs). It's mid-August and I …
Deadline Extension: Application for IOS Deputy Division Director
NSF's Directorate for Biological Sciences seeks a candidate for the position of Deputy Division Director, Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS). Deadline for receipt of applications has been extended to July 26, 2018. The successful candidate will possess an established record of significant achievement in research administration as well as leadership responsibility in academe, industry …
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Meet IOS: Colin Saldanha
Name: Colin J. Saldanha Education: B.A. - Gustavus Adolphus College (Biology & Psychology), Ph.D. - Columbia University (Psychology), Postdoc - UCLA (Neuroendocrinology) Home Institution: American University Tell us about your research: Members of my laboratory are interested in the spatial and temporal specificity of hormone provision. Several hormones are often made in multiple cell-types of …
Reminder: CAREER Proposals are due Soon!
The new 'no deadline' solicitation for the IOS core program is expected to be released end of summer 2018. However, the Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) program still has a deadline. The CAREER Program is a Foundation-wide activity in support of early-career faculty. For 2018, the deadline for the CAREER proposals is the 18th of …
Tips for Preparing your CAREER Proposals
The deadline for CAREER (NSF 17-537) proposal submission, 18 July 2018 is fast approaching. We have updated our tips for CAREER submissions. You will also want to consult the current Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG NSF 18-1). For more information there are also extensive FAQ available online. You may also want to …
Meet IOS: Eric Lyons
Title: Eric Lyons, Program Director BIO/IOS - PGRP Education: Bachelor's: UC Berkeley - Immunology, Master's: UC Berkeley - Microbial Biology, Ph.D.: UC Berkeley - Plant Biology Home Institution: University of Arizona Tell us about your research: I am an associate professor in the school of Plant Sciences at the University of Arizona. My research focuses …
NEW PGRP Solicitation coming this summer!
The Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) solicitation NSF 16-614 is currently under revision, with the expected release of a new solicitation in mid to late summer. The current solicitation will not accept applications after June 8, 2018. The revised PGRP solicitation will begin accepting proposals on a rolling deadline as soon as it is released. …
