Blog of the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) at the National Science Foundation
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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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 …
The new 'no deadline' solicitation for the IOS core program is expected to be released in late 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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
The 5th Annual USA Science and Engineering Festival took place on April 7th and 8th in Washington, D.C. This event welcomes scientists and non-scientists alike to showcase their science and learn more about what scientist do. Over 350,000 attendees could view 20 different stage shows that featured scientists, entertainers who use science (think explosions and …
Title: Kimberly Gallagher, Program Director BIO/IOS - Developmental Systems Education: B.A.: Barnard College, Columbia University - Biology, Ph.D.: University of California San Diego - Biology Home Institution: University of Pennsylvania Tell us about your research: I am very interested in the signaling pathways and mechanisms that underlie development. A primary focus of the research in my …
Our friends over at the Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) blog have posted information regarding changes to the New Registration and Account Management Systems for FastLane and Research.gov. See below for the link to the post. New System for NSF IDs - Everyone's doing it Thank you!
Title: Purnima Bhanot, Program Director BIO/IOS - SDS Program Education: B.A.: Mount Holyoke College - Biochemistry, Ph.D.: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Molecular Biology and Genetics Home Institution: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Tell us about your research: My research focuses on kinase signaling pathways in protozoan parasites, that pose a significant danger …
