Webinar-NSF - CAREER Webinar; October 17, 2014

The NSF Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET) will host a two-day CAREER Proposal Webinar, October 21-22, 2014, 12pm-5pm EST, to discuss best practices regarding the development and submission of Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) proposals.

Topics will include guidelines and eligibility; proposal preparation guidance; recommendations for integration of research, education and outreach into a CAREER proposal; and insight into a proposal review. The webinar will also feature a live question-answer session with CBET program officers. See the full agenda below.

Registration will open September 12, and close October 17. To register, please contact Tamara Battle (tbattle@nsf.gov).  Following registration, you will be provided with additional details including WebEx information for attending the webinar.

Agenda:

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

12:00pm to 12:20pm  Welcome and Introduction

12:20pm to 12:45pm  CAREER Overview: NSF and CBET

12:45pm to 1:45pm    CAREER Awards: Guidelines and Eligibility

1:45pm to 2:15pm      Break

2:15pm to 3:15pm      CAREER Proposals: Common Mistakes and Practices

3:15pm to 4:15pm      CAREER Prep: Proposal Set-Up and Integration of Research, Education, and Outreach

4:15pm to 4:45pm      CAREER Perspectives: Feedback from Awardee(s)

4:45pm to 5:00pm      Summary of Day 1

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

12:00pm to 12:20pm  Welcome and Recap of Day 1

12:20pm to 1:20pm    CAREER Keys: Tips from CBET Program Directors

1:20pm to 2:15pm      CAREER Insights: Inside a Proposal Review

2:15pm to 2:45pm      Break

2:45pm to 3:30pm      CAREER and Careers: Planning Strategies for Success

3:30pm to 4:00pm      CAREER Frequently Asked Questions

4:00pm to 5:00pm      CAREER Q&A: Ask a CBET Program Director