[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 Remarks from NSF and Co-Organizers

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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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12:00-1:10 pm              Lunch

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

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1:10 pm                        Group Photograph

                                         

1:15-3:45 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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3:45-4:00 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

8:30-8:40 am                Panel Introduction

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8:40-10:20 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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10:20-11:00 am            Break

Coffee and snacks will be served.

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11:00-12:30 pm            Brief Program Officer Presentations from Other Agencies 

                                     

12:30-12:40 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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12:40-1:30 pm              Lunch

Continued networking and informal discussions

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1:00-2:30 pm                Optional Small Group Meetings with Program Officers

Program officers (from both NSF and other agencies) will be available for small group meetings. Participants may ask questions or raise general concerns related to their research funding.

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2:30-5:00 pm                Optional One-on-One Meetings with Program Officers

Participants may sign up for 15 minute 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.