Provided an overview of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, and UM resources to assist or advise UM students in developing applications.
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Doerksen, Robert J.

Hale, Jason G

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eGrove (Univ. of Mississippi)

University of Mississippi eGrove ORSP Presentations Research and Sponsored Programs, Office of Fall 9-1-2020 NSF GRFP Information Session Jason G. Hale University of Mississippi, jghale@olemiss.edu Robert J. Doerksen University of Mississippi, rjd@olemiss.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/research_presentations Recommended Citation Hale, Jason G. and Doerksen, Robert J., "NSF GRFP Information Session" (2020). ORSP Presentations. 1. https://egrove.olemiss.edu/research_presentations/1 This Presentation is brought to you for free and open access by the Research and Sponsored Programs, Office of at eGrove. It has been accepted for inclusion in ORSP Presentations by an authorized administrator of eGrove. For more information, please contact egrove@olemiss.edu. N S F  G R A D U A T E  R E S E A R C H  F E L L O W S H I P  P R O G R A M  ( G R F P )I N F O R M A T I O N  S E S S I O N SA U G  3 1 ,  S E P T  1 ,  2 0 2 0The University of MississippiRobert Doerksen, Ph.D.Associate Dean of the Graduate SchoolJason Hale, M.S.Director of Research Developmentwith Annette Kluck, Nikki Reinemann-Gross, Thomas Werfel, Brian Foster, Cole Stevens, Courtney Roper, & Vivian Ibrahim Housekeeping Mute your audio (until recognized to speak) Share Video if comfortable, bandwidth permitting Raise your Hand if you would like to speak  Use Chat to ask questions in the meantime¡ Those with answers may type them into the chat as we go.¡ Other questions will be answered at the end of the session The slides (and possibly the recording) will be available by week’s end at http://research.olemiss.edu/presentationsInfo Session Goals Understand what GRFP Fellowships are Hear from GRFP experienced UM Faculty Meet other students thinking of applying Learn wither you are eligible Learn~ whether your field of study qualifies General idea of how, where, and when to apply Learn how NSF will evaluate your application Get tips on making a competitive application Answer your questions, or show you where to find answers and additional information & supportWelcome from Graduate School1 or 2 minutesAnnette KluckDeanRobert DoerksenAssociate DeanWhat are GRFP fellowships? Graduate fellowships (scholarship) funded by NSF¡ Investments in YOU! ¡ Bets on the future U.S. STEM workforce. Provides financial support for 3 years of graduate school  For students in research-based STEM graduate programs and qualifying STEM research topics Very student-driven and flexible¡ vs. typical “graduate assistantships” (faculty or department driven) Very prestigious, and competitive ¡ ~16% of applications are awarded¡ Honorable Mentions for meritorious, but unawarded, applications are still significant national achievements!What GR Fellowships Offer?Five Year Award – $138,000 3 years of support towards graduate study (over 5 years)¡ $34,000 Stipend per year¡ $12,000 Educational allowance to institution÷For tuition, fees, and other educational expenses Flexible choice of project, advisor, & program Portability to any accredited institution located in the US to pursue Master’s or Ph.D. degree1,600 fellowship awards expected in 2020!Past UM NSF GR FellowsJohnathan Hill Master of Arts Student in Teaching Undergraduate Degree: Math,Jackson State University Applied for GRFP in senior yearAmber Kay Ph.D. Student in Pharmaceutical Sciences Undergraduate: Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyMississippi State University Applied for GRFP in senior yearGRFP Application TimelineJuly/August Mid-late OctoberMarch - April May 1Solicitation PostedLate Oct or Early November Recipients AnnouncedApplications DueAcceptance of Award and Declaration of Tenure/ReserveReference Letters  DueFellowship Year BeginsJune 1 or  Sept. 1How to Apply?NSF GRFP Program Pageprovides the following information:¡ Link to program guidelines/solicitation¡ Application deadlines (Oct 19 – Oct 22, 2020)¡ Reference letter due date (Oct 30, 2020)¡ FAQs¡ List of Fellows and Honorable Mentions¡ Other resourceshttps://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201GRFP Solicitation (NSF 20-587)Provides the following information:¡ Deadlines¡ Program description¡ Award information¡ Eligibility requirements¡ Application preparation ¡ Submission instructions¡ Application review criteriahttps://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=6201&ods_key=nsf20587Complete an Application Package:1) Personal Information, Education, Work/Research Experience, Proposed Field of Study, Academic Honors, Publications2) Personal, Relevant Background and Future Goals Statement (3 pages)3) Graduate Research Statement (2 pages)4) Transcripts (uploaded electronically) 5) Three letters of reference See the most recent Solicitation (NSF 20-587) for app. details & requirements.GRFP ApplicationA competitive Personal Statement 3 pages max Experiences (personal and professional) contributing to your motivation and preparation for pursuing a STEM career  Previous research/industrial/professional experiences ¡ What was the project?  ¡ How did you become involved?  Where was it done?¡ Why was this project worth doing?¡ What was your contribution to the project?¡ How did your part of the project fit into the whole?¡ What have you learned? Any advanced course work?   Career aspirations and future goals¡ How have your experiences shaped your goals? Address NSF’s review criteria ¡ Labeled Intellectual Merit section¡ Labeled Broader Impacts sectionA competitive Research Statement 2 pages max Describe your Research Plan¡ Communicate your research idea and approach¡ Explain your research plan and methods¡ What do you expect to learn?  ¡ How will you know if the project is successful?¡ What would you do next? Address NSF’s review criteria ¡ Labeled Intellectual Merit section¡ Labeled Broader Impacts section Communicate clearly for non-specialists¡ Avoid jargon!¡ Make your contributions clear Who are You?Zoom Poll: Who are you?1. What is your classification as of today?2. What is your graduate field of study, current or proposed?2 minutesReview Process All applications will be reviewed and rated holistically by disciplinary and interdisciplinary scientists and engineers, and other professional graduate education experts.Know your audience. Write for your audience.Standard NSF Review CriteriaTwo National Science Board-approved review criteria:- Intellectual Merit How important is the proposed activity to advancing knowledge within its own field or across different fields?- Broader ImpactsHow well does the proposed activity benefit society or advance desired societal outcomes?Intellectual MeritYour potential to discover new knowledge Demonstrated intellectual ability (grades, curricula, awards…)  Other evidence of your potential for scholarly scientific study, such as your ability to:¡ Plan and conduct research¡ Work as a member of a team as well as independently¡ Interpret and communicate research¡ Take initiative, solve problems, persist The potential of your approach to your field of study and your Research Plan to lead to new knowledgeBroader Impacts Your potential impact on society Your research project’s potential impact on society: why it’s importantSocietal benefits may include, but are not limited to: Increasing participation of underrepresented groups: women, underrepresented minorities, students w/ disabilities, veterans Education outreach: Mentoring; improving STEM education Increasing public scientific literacy; increased public engagement with science and technology Community outreach: science clubs, radio, TV, blogs Potential to impact a diverse, globally competitive workforce Increasing collaboration: academia, industry, othersIntellectual Merit & Broader ImpactsEvidence of intellectual merit can be found in all parts of the application - Personal Statement, Research Plan, letters, experiences, awards, achievements, transcripts.Likewise, evidence of broader impacts can be found in all parts of the application - Personal Statement, Research Plan, letters, experiences, awards, achievements.However, the both the Personal, Relevant Background, and Future Goals Statement, as well as the Graduate Research Plan Statement, must explicitly address Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts under separate headings to help reviewers evaluate these criteria.Additional GRFP Review Criteria Applicants’ potential to advance knowledge and to makesignificant research achievements and contributions to their fields throughout their careers.  Reviewers are asked to assess applications using a holistic, comprehensive approach, giving balanced consideration to all components of the application, including the educational and research record, leadership, outreach, service activities, and future plans, as well as individual competencies, experiences, and other attributes. The aim is to recruit and retain a diverse cohort of early-career individuals with high potential for future achievements, contributions, and broader impacts in STEM and STEM education.• Start early! Look at the NSF GRFP website (www.nsfgrfp.org).• Print, read, highlight, re-read, and refer often back to the latest NSF Solicitation (NSF 20-587) in preparing your application.• Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (NSF 20-114) and call NSF if something is confusing to you• Describe your honors, experiences, presentations, and any publications (etc.) clearly for the reviewers.• Select and confirm your reference letter writers and monitor receipt of their letters on the GRFP website.• Share your application materials and the merit review criteria with your reference letter writers.• Pay attention to NSF’s merit review criteria.• Your statements should be interesting and clear.  Ask several colleagues to read and comment on drafts.• Leverage existing UM GRFP experience!Tips for a competitive application1  minuteAre You Eligible? U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents Early-career: senior undergraduates, baccalaureate recipients, or graduate students who have completed no more than ONE academic year of study at time of application in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) To ACCEPT a fellowship offer, you must be accepted to a qualifying graduate program Must (be) enroll(ed) in a full-time, research-based, M.S. or Ph.D. degree program in summer or fall of GRFP award offer year (not necessarily at the time of application). Professional degree programs are NOT qualifying 1 minuteGRFP Eligibility- Academic LevelsAcademic LevelsApplicants compete against others from same Academic Level1: Seniors or baccalaureate recipients with no graduate study2: First-year graduate students. 3: 2nd-year grad students (no more than 1 yr of graduate study)4: More than 12 months of graduate study with an  interruption of greater than 2 years (can have M.S. degree)30 secondsHow often can you apply?Academic Levels1: Seniors or baccalaureates with no graduate study2: First-year graduate students3: Second-year graduate students No restriction – can apply every year until enrolled in graduate schoolApply only once, in 1st or 2nd yearOnly one application per person per annual competitionNo more than one year of graduate study as of August 1 of the year the application is submitted30 secondsGRFP Fields of Study Chemistry Computer & Information SystemsScience/Engineering Engineering Geosciences Life Sciences (includes Biological Sciences) Materials Research Mathematical Sciences Physics and Astronomy Psychology  Social Sciences (includes Economics) STEM Education20 secondsNOT SUPPORTED Joint science-professional degree programs¡ e.g. MD/PhD, JD/PhD Business administration or management Counseling, Social work Education (except in science and engineering education) History (except in history of science) Research with primarily disease-related goals  Clinical research, patient-oriented research, epidemiological and behavioral studies, outcomes research, health services, public health research, focus on disease etiology and treatment30 secondsNot Sure about Your Field? See Appendix at end of the NSF GRFP Solicitationhttps://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=6201&ods_key=nsf20587If you the proposed subfield is not covered by the one of the listed subfields, it may not be eligible for GRFP.Share the solicitation in the Zoom chat now.Everyone look for your Field/Subfield.30 secondsBreakout Room Activity  Your Name and Current Academic Level ¡ e.g., senior, 1st year graduate, 2nd year graduate. Current Academic Program (major, etc.) Proposed Program of Study (if known)If there is time at the end after everyone has gone, discuss any of the following: Research Area of Interest (if known); Proposed graduate institution (if other than UM); has anyone submitted to GRFP before? Return to the main room after 12 minutes.In each room, a Faculty or Staff Member should take charge.If no faculty or staff, then please take initiative and proceed.Each person in the room should QUICKLY (in 30 to 40 seconds) share any or all of:12 minutesZoom Poll: Are you eligible? Yes, I think I am probably eligible to apply this year. Maybe, but I’m not sure. No, I think I am probably NOT eligible to apply now. Other, or prefer not to answer.Based on what you have learned so far, are you eligible to apply?1 minuteGRF Ops CenterIf in doubt whether your proposed program of study, or your proposed research topic, are considered SUPPORTED fields,  contact the The Graduate Research Fellowship Operations Center.The Graduate Research Fellowship Operations Center is responsible for responding to questions about the program. For questions concerning eligibility and fields of study, contact the Graduate Research Fellowship Operations Center, (866) 673-4737, international (202) 331-3542, or info@nsfgrfp.org.15 secondsUM Faculty PerspectivesDr. Reinemannshares her perspectives as a former GRFP fellow.2 – 3 minutesUM Faculty PerspectivesDr. Werfel shares his perspective as a former GRFP fellow.2 – 3 minutesNSF GRFP Reviewer PerspectivesCole StevensAssistant Professor of Pharmacognosystevens@olemiss.eduwww.stevenslab.com 2 - 5 minutesCourtney RoperAssistant Professor of Environmental Toxicologyclroper@olemiss.educourtneyroper.wixsite.com/roper ONSA can provide assistance!3 minutesvibrahim@olemiss.eduUM Faculty PerspectivesDr. Foster’s recorded short videosabout his experienceas a GR Fellow. These are very helpful and linked from: http://research.olemiss.edu/presentations7 minutes?Who Else Can Assist?Jason Hale: Will review and provided feedback on any personal statements and/or research statements received by Sept 30, 2020 (email jghale@olemiss.edu). Q&A and DiscussionGRF Winning VideosThe Secrets of Nitrogenasehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsiJT0UuHMgWhales in Fjordshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S84GQL3IAjwSonic Reefhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBCmIG7zKmUGood luck!The slides (and possibly the recording) will be available by week’s end at http://research.olemiss.edu/presentations

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