Workshop Schedule

Developing and Writing NSF Proposals:
A Virtual Workshop for 2YC Geoscience Faculty

Part 1: June 25, 27, 2024 - Getting Started

Tuesday, June 25

• Workshop goals, overview, community norms, introductions

• NSF programs and examples by 2YC grant recipients about their experiences

• Sharing proposal ideas, possible collaborations

Thursday,  June 27

• Matching your ideas to NSF programs

• Establishing proposal teams

• Your writing process and implications for team collaborative writing

• Merit review criteria and successful proposals

Part 2: July 8-12, 2024 - Proposal Development and Writing 

Each day will include dedicated writing time with opportunities for feedback from project leaders and writing/editorial consultants.

Monday, July 8:  Core proposal plans

• Project overview: Rationale, significance, and goals/objectives

• Project design: Outline including evidence-based strategies

Tuesday, July 9: Project evaluation and budget  

• Project evaluation and measurable outcomes, IRB considerations

• Budget development

• Consultations with workshop leaders

Wednesday, July 10, Review criteria, audience considerations

• Intellectual merit, broader impacts (review criteria)

• Leadership session  

• Continued writing on proposal

Thursday, July 11: Timeline and project management

• Timeline, project personnel, & project management

• Short meetings with former NSF geoscience program officer

• Continued writing on proposal

Friday, July 12: Dissemination and sustainability

• Dissemination/communication and sustainability 

• Project summary

• Schedule/plan for completing the proposal and submission

Post-workshop (leading to completion of a full proposal by November 8)

Scheduled reviews of proposal drafts (TBA)

Webinars (one-hour) to support completion of forms and full proposal (TBA)