[Tentative Schedule, Subject to Change]

Sunday May 31, 2026

5:30-7:30 pm                Registration and Informal Reception

Appetizers and a cash bar available

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Monday June 1, 2026

8:45-9:15 am                Registration

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9:15-9:30 am                Welcome-Dr. Davita Watkins, Dr. Sarah Tasker

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9:30-11:15 am              Presentations from NSF Program Officers

Previous topics: "Unwritten Wisdom"; Declination and Revision; Nuts and Bolts of Submission and Compliance; Review Panel Basics

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11:15-12:00 pm            Panel Discussion: Integration of Teaching, Research, and Broader Impacts -

The topic of broader impacts, in particular, continues to be a source of confusion in the academic community. The goal of this discussion is to convey to the participants a range of options when thinking about broader impacts and integration of teaching and research, and how those factors contribute to building a sustainable career. 

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12:00-1:20 pm              Lunch

Opportunity to eat, network, and work on proposal review for mock review panel.

1:20 pm                        Group Photograph

                                         

1:30-3:00 pm                Feedback on Participant Proposals (Part 1)

Participants present a brief pitch (~10 minutes, 6 slides) of their plans for an NSF CAREER proposal to their group, including a PI mentor and NSF Program Officer. There will then be time for feedback and discussion about how to strengthen the proposed work.

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3:30-4:00 pm                Break

Coffee and snacks will be served

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4:00-6:00 pm                Feedback on Participant Proposals (Part 2)

Continuation of feedback session as described above.

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6:30 pm                        Dinner

A list of dinner options at local restaurants will be provided.

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Tuesday June 2, 2026

8:00-8:20 am                Panel Introduction

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8:20-10:00 am              Mock Review Panel

Working in the same small groups as the previous day, participants will engage in a mock review panel for two proposals provided. Participants will be assigned one proposal to read carefully and review. Both proposals will then be reviewed as a group, following the direction of the NSF Program Officer.

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10:00-10:30 am            Break

Coffee and snacks will be served.

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10:30-11:00 am            Panel Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities at PUIs 

Discussion of how faculty at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs) can situate themselves to compete effectively for NSF CAREER and other grants.

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11:00-12:20 pm            Brief Program Officer Presentations from Other Agencies 

                                     

12:20-12:30 pm            Wrap-Up and Evaluation

Organizers will close the workshop with parting comments and participants will be asked to fill out evaluation forms. 

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12:30-1:30 pm              Lunch

Continued networking and informal discussions

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1:30-5:00 pm                Optional Meetings with Program Officers

Participants may sign up for brief one-on-one meetings with program officers (from both NSF and other agencies) to ask any questions or raise particular concerns related to their research funding.

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