(FOA)-Faculty
Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Includes the description of the NSF
component of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers
(PECASE); July 27, 2020
Agency
National
Science Foundation
Description
CAREER:
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide
activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards
in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic
role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of
their department or organization. Activities pursued by early-career faculty
should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating
education and research. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from
early-career faculty at all CAREER-eligible organizations and especially
encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with
disabilities to apply.
PECASE:
Each year NSF selects nominees for the Presidential Early Career Awards for
Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from among the most meritorious recent CAREER
awardees. Selection for this award is based on two important criteria: 1)
innovative research at the frontiers of science and technology that is relevant
to the mission of NSF, and 2) community service demonstrated through scientific
leadership, education, or community outreach. These awards foster innovative
developments in science and technology, increase awareness of careers in
science and engineering, give recognition to the scientific missions of the
participating agencies, enhance connections between fundamental research and
national goals, and highlight the importance of science and technology for the
Nation’s future. Individuals cannot apply for PECASE. These awards are
initiated by the participating federal agencies. At NSF, up to twenty nominees
for this award are selected each year from among the PECASE-eligible CAREER
awardees most likely to become the leaders of academic research and education
in the twenty-first century. The White House Office of Science and Technology
Policy makes the final selection and announcement of the
awardees.
Announcement
Number:
NSF
20-525
Closing
Date:
July
27, 2020
Link
to Full Announcement
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2020/nsf20525/nsf20525.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
Contact
Information
(703)
292-5111