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October 1, 2002

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The E-Bulletin announces key dates on which grant proposals are due at NSF for the current 4 months. These dates are subject to change; dates changed since original announcement appear in red. In most cases, the time between announcement and deadline is at least three months. Key dates for other periods of time (for example, for an entire calendar or fiscal year) can be viewed from the NSF Online Documents - Deadlines page.

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Deadlines

Program Deadlines: Unless otherwise stated in an announcement or solicitation, proposals must be received by the established deadline date. However, a proposal received after a deadline may be acceptable if it carries a legible proof-of-mailing date assigned by the carrier and the proof-of-mailing date is not later than one week prior to the deadline date. Dates in red are deadlines that have been changed since their original announcement.

Target Dates: Unless otherwise stated in an announcement or solicitation, a proposal received after these cutoff dates will be reviewed, although it may miss a particular panel meeting.

Dates Not Specified: Most NSF programs that do not have a specific deadline or target date will accept a proposal at any time of the year. Occasionally, a program's deadlines will vary. Listings for programs with no specified dates appear in the E-Bulletin at the end of each section. Please review associated documents for further information. Once a proposal is received at the NSF, it takes approximately 6 months for processing, review, and an award decision.



CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
FY 2002 Guide to Programs
Publication NSF 02-03
Office of Legislative & Public Affairs (703-292-8070)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Fastlane Announcement 0101 - 3/21/2001
Publication FL 01-01
Division of Information Systems (703-292-8150)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Fastlane Announcement 0102 - 4/5/2001
Publication FL 01-02
Division of Information Systems (703-292-8150)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Fastlane Announcement 0104 - 5/21/2001
Publication FL 01-04
Division of Information Systems (703-292-8150)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Grant Proposal Guide, NSF 03-2, Effective October 1, 2002
Publication NSF 03-2
Division of Grants & Agreements (703-292-8210)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: May 2002
Publication EBU 02-05
Division of Grants & Agreements (703-292-8210)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: July 2002
Publication EBU 02-07
Division of Grants & Agreements (703-292-8210)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: June 2002
Publication EBU 02-06
Division of Grants & Agreements (703-292-8210)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: September 2002
Publication EBU 02-09
Office of Legislative & Public Affairs (703-292-8070)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
New PDF Version of GPG Available
Publication GPGNOTE
Division of Financial Management (703-292-8280)

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National Science Board

December 31, 2002: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE 2003 AWARD, NOMINATIONS AND REFERENCES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 31, 2002.
Alan T. Waterman Award Solicitation Brochure
Publication NSF 02-164
National Science Board (703-292-7000)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Frequently Asked Questions: IGERT Program Solicitation
Publication NSF 00-78faq
National Science Board (703-292-7000)

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Biological Sciences
CFDA #47.074

October 7, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Microbial Biology
Publication NSF 99-142
Division of Biological Infrastructure (703-292-8470)

October 7, 2002: TARGET DATE
Multi-user Biological Equipment and Instrumentation Resources
Publication NSF 98-137
Division of Biological Infrastructure (703-292-8470)

October 31, 2002: DEADLINE DATE FOR RESEARCH MENTORING PROPOSALS
Undergraduate Mentoring in Environmental Biology (UMEB)
Publication NSF 02-066
Directorate for Biological Sciences (703-292-8400)

October 31, 2002: DEADLINE DATE FOR TRAVEL TO MEETINGS PROPOSALS
Undergraduate Mentoring in Environmental Biology (UMEB)
Publication NSF 02-066
Directorate for Biological Sciences (703-292-8400)

October 31, 2002: TARGET DATE
Undergraduate Mentoring in Environmental Biology (UMEB)
Publication NSF 00-130
Directorate for Biological Sciences (703-292-8400)

November 1, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
Biotic Surveys and Inventories (BS&I;)
Publication NSF 01-150
Division of Environmental Biology (703-292-8480)

November 1, 2002: PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL DUE DATE (REQUIRED FOR FULL RESEARCH PROPOSAL SUBMISSION ONLY)
Frontiers in Integrative Biological Research (FIBR)
Publication NSF 02-154
Division of Biological Infrastructure (703-292-8470)

November 4, 2002: DEADLINE DATES
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Interdisciplinary Informatics
Publication NSF 98-162
Division of Biological Infrastructure (703-292-8470)

November 12, 2002: PLANNING GRANT PROPOSAL DEADLINE
Frontiers in Integrative Biological Research (FIBR)
Publication NSF 02-154
Division of Biological Infrastructure (703-292-8470)

November 15, 2002: LETTER OF INTENT FOR VCA-PGR AND ISGA-PGR ONLY, TO BE SENT VIA E-MAIL TO DBIPGR@NSF.GOV
Plant Genome Research Program
Publication NSF 02-187
Directorate for Biological Sciences (703-292-8400)

November 26, 2002: PROPOSAL DEADLINE DATE
Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in the Directorate for Biological Sciences (DDIG)
Publication NSF 02-173
Division of Integrative Biology & Neuroscience (703-292-8420)

December 13, 2002: FULL PROPOSAL DUE BY 5:00 P.M. PROPOSER'S LOCAL TIME
2010 Project
Publication NSF 02-175
Directorate for Biological Sciences (703-292-8400)

January 10, 2003: TARGET DATE
Long-Term Research in Environmental Biology (LTREB) (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1196
Division of Environmental Biology (703-292-8480)

January 10, 2003: TARGET DATE
Ecological Studies (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1128
Division of Environmental Biology (703-292-8480)

January 10, 2003: TARGET DATE
Ecology (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1121
Division of Environmental Biology (703-292-8480)

January 10, 2003: TARGET DATE
Population Biology (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1174
Division of Environmental Biology (703-292-8480)

January 10, 2003: TARGET DATE
Systematic Biology (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1171
Division of Environmental Biology (703-292-8480)

January 10, 2003: TARGET DATE
Systematic and Population Biology (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1127
Division of Environmental Biology (703-292-8480)

January 10, 2003: TARGET DATE
Biomolecular Processes (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1158
Division of Molecular & Cellular Biosciences (703-292-8440)

January 10, 2003: TARGET DATE
Cell Biology (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1114
Division of Molecular & Cellular Biosciences (703-292-8440)

January 10, 2003: TARGET DATE
Genetics (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1112
Division of Molecular & Cellular Biosciences (703-292-8440)

January 10, 2003: TARGET DATE
Metabolic Biochemistry (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1168
Division of Molecular & Cellular Biosciences (703-292-8440)

January 10, 2003: TARGET DATE
Neuroscience (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-5500
Division of Integrative Biology & Neuroscience (703-292-8420)

January 13, 2003: DEADLINE DATE
Biological Databases and Informatics
Publication NSF 02-058
Directorate for Biological Sciences (703-292-8400)

January 24, 2003: FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE FOR INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUP AWARDS IN PLANT GENOME RESEARCH
Plant Genome Research Program
Publication NSF 02-187
Directorate for Biological Sciences (703-292-8400)

January 24, 2003: FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE FOR VIRTUAL CENTER AWARDS IN PLANT GENOME RESEARCH
Plant Genome Research Program
Publication NSF 02-187
Directorate for Biological Sciences (703-292-8400)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Microorganisms -- Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO), Dear Colleague Letter
Publication NSF 96-96
Directorate for Biological Sciences (703-292-8400)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Research Experience for Teachers (RET): Supplement to Current NSF Awards
Publication NSF 02-090
Directorate for Biological Sciences (703-292-8400)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
The Computational Biology Activities in the Biological Sciences -- Dear Colleague Letter
Publication NSF 99-162
Division of Biological Infrastructure (703-292-8470)

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Computer & Information Science & Engineering
CFDA #47.070

October 9, 2002: PROPOSAL DEADLINE
Dear Colleague Letter - Change in Deadline Date for CISE Digital Government Program Announcement
Publication NSF 02-124
Division of Experimental and Integrative Activities (703-292-8980)

October 21, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
CISE Research Infrastructure Program
Publication NSF 00-5
Division of Experimental and Integrative Activities (703-292-8980)

November 1, 2002: DEALINE DATE FOR FULL PROPOSAL
CISE Next Generation Software Program (NGS)
Publication NSF 01-147
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

November 1, 2002: PARALLEL ALGORITHMS
Advanced Computational Research Program Announcement
Publication NSF 98-168
Division of Advanced Computational Infrastructure and Research (703-292-8970)

November 4, 2002:
Dear Colleague Letter - Information Technology Workforce (ITWF)
Publication NSF 02-170
Division of Experimental and Integrative Activities (703-292-8980)

November 4, 2002: TARGET DATE
CISE Educational Innovation
Publication NSF 02-082
Division of Experimental and Integrative Activities (703-292-8980)

November 7, 2002: FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE DATE
Digital Government
Publication NSF 02-156
Division of Experimental and Integrative Activities (703-292-8980)

November 16, 2002: DEADLINE DATE (OR THE FIRST FOLLOWING WORKING DAY)
Dear Colleague Letter: Proposal Submission Deadlines for the Division of Information and Intelligent Systems
Publication NSF 01-156
Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (703-292-8930)

November 18, 2002: PRE-PROPOSALS FOR LARGE PROJECTS
Information Technology Research
Publication NSF 02-168
Advanced Networking Infrastructure and Research (703-292-8950)

December 3, 2002: PROPOSAL DEADLINE DATE
Computational and Algorithmic Representations of Geometric Objects
Publication NSF 02-155
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

December 4, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
Embedded and Hybrid Systems (EHS)
Publication NSF 01-161
Division of Computer-Communications Research (703-292-8910)

December 4, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
Trusted Computing (TC)
Publication NSF 01-160
Division of Computer-Communications Research (703-292-8910)

December 12, 2002: PROPOSALS FOR SMALL PROJECTS
Information Technology Research
Publication NSF 02-168
Advanced Networking Infrastructure and Research (703-292-8950)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
CISE Directorate Educational Supplements
Publication NSF 90-154
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Dear Colleague Letter - CISE Educational Innovation (EI) Program
Publication NSF 02-079
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Dear Colleague Letter on the Extensible Terascale Facility (ETF) for the Community
Publication NSF 02-116
Division of Advanced Computational Infrastructure and Research (703-292-8970)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Highly Dependable Computing and Communication Systems Research (HDCCSR)
Publication NSF 02-114
Division of Computer-Communications Research (703-292-8910)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: April 2000
Publication EBU 00-04
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: April 2001
Publication EBU 01-04
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: April 2002
Publication EBU 02-04
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: August 2000
Publication EBU 00-08
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: August 2001
Publication EBU 01-08
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: December 2000
Publication EBU 00-12
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: December 2001
Publication EBU 01-12
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: February 2001
Publication EBU 01-02
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: February 2002
Publication EBU 02-02
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: January 2001
Publication EBU 01-01
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: January 2002
Publication EBU 02-01
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: July 2000
Publication EBU 00-07
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: June 2000
Publication EBU 00-06
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: June 2001
Publication EBU 01-06
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: March 2001
Publication EBU 01-03
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: March 2002
Publication EBU 02-03
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: May 2001
Publication EBU 01-05
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: November 2000
Publication EBU 00-11
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: November 2001
Publication EBU 01-11
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: October 2000
Publication EBU 00-10
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: October 2001
Publication EBU 01-10
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: September 2000
Publication EBU 00-09
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF E-Bulletin: September 2001
Publication EBU 01-09
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (703-292-8900)

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Education & Human Resources
CFDA #47.076

October 9, 2002: FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Teacher Preparation
Publication NSF 02-130
Division of Undergraduate Education (703-292-8670)

October 15, 2002: ALLIANCES FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION (AMP)
Human Resource Development for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education and Research -- NSF 98-19
Publication NSF 98-19
Division of Human Resource Development (703-292-8640)

October 16, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
Alliances For Graduate Education And The Professoriate (AGEP)
Publication NSF 01-138
Division of Human Resource Development (703-292-8640)

October 16, 2002: PROPOSAL DEADLINE
Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program Solicitation
Publication NSF 02-035
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (703-292-8600)

October 17, 2002: PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL DUE DATES(S) (REQUIRED): OCTOBER 17, 2002
Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)
Publication NSF 02-147
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (703-292-8600)

November 7, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
2003 Guidelines for Submission of Applications for National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
Publication NSF 02-150
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (703-292-8600)

November 8, 2002: LETTER OF INTENT DUE DATE
Federal Cyber Service: Scholarship for Service
Publication NSF 02-181
Division of Undergraduate Education (703-292-8670)

November 20, 2002: FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE DATE
NSF Director's Award for Distinguished Teaching Scholars (DTS)
Publication NSF 02-131
Division of Undergraduate Education (703-292-8670)

December 1, 2002: DEADLINE DATE FULL PROPOSAL DATE
Research on Learning and Education (ROLE)
Publication NSF 02-023
Division of Research, Evaluation & Communication (703-292-8650)

December 2, 2002: MSP PROJECT DATA REGISTRATION DEADLINE - STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
Math and Science Partnership Program (MSP)
Publication NSF 02-190
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (703-292-8600)

December 2, 2002: PROPOSAL DEADLINE DATE
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP)
Publication NSF 02-162
Division of Human Resource Development (703-292-8640)

December 4, 2002: DEADLINE DATE FOR FULL PROPOSALS
Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI)
Adaptation and Implementation Track

Publication NSF 02-095
Division of Undergraduate Education (703-292-8670)

December 10, 2002: PROPOSAL DEADLINES
NSF-NATO Postdoctoral Fellowships for Scientists from NATO Partner Countries (NSF-NATO)
Publication NSF 02-178
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (703-292-8600)

December 18, 2002: FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE
Federal Cyber Service: Scholarship for Service
Publication NSF 02-181
Division of Undergraduate Education (703-292-8670)

January 7, 2003: PROPOSALS DUE BY 5:00 PM LOCAL TIME.
Math and Science Partnership Program (MSP)
Publication NSF 02-190
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (703-292-8600)

January 31, 2003: FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE(S): JANUARY 31, 2003
Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)
Publication NSF 02-147
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (703-292-8600)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
EHR FastLane Dear Colleague Letter
Publication NSF 00-118
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (703-292-8600)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
FAQs for the Dear Colleague Letter for Goal 3 of the Math and Science Partnerships (MSP) Program
Publication NSF 02-142
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (703-292-8600)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities
Publication NSF 02-115
Division of Human Resource Development (703-292-8640)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities (Reprint)
Publication NSF 91-54
Division of Human Resource Development (703-292-8640)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Graduate Research Fellowships: A Directory of Coordinating Officials
Publication NSF 01-71
Division of Graduate Education (703-292-8630)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Informal Science Education -- Supplements to Active Research Awards
Publication NSF 97-70
Division of Elementary, Secondary, & Informal Education (703-292-8628)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Math and Science Partnership FAQs
Publication NSF 02-140
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (703-292-8600)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12) -- Dear Colleague Letter
Publication NSF 99-76
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (703-292-8600)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF's Tribal Colleges and Universities Program: Nations United in Improving Science and Technology Education for Native Americans (TCUP)
Publication NSF 02-072
Division of Human Resource Development (703-292-8640)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
REU Site Awards: Guidelines for Use of NSF FastLane Project Reports System
Publication NSF 01-124
Division of Undergraduate Education (703-292-8670)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Research Planning Grants And Career Advancement Awards For Minority Scientists And Engineers
Publication NSF 94-147
Division of Human Resource Development (703-292-8640)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Research in Undergraduate Institutions
Publication NSF 00-144
Directorate for Education & Human Resources (703-292-8600)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Supplemental Information for Principal Investigators and Applicants to NSF�s Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement Program
Publication NSF 00-117
Division of Undergraduate Education (703-292-8670)

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Engineering
CFDA #47.041

October 12, 2002: UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED ANNUALLY BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1ST AND THE SECOND FRIDAY IN OCTOBER. THERE ARE NO DEADLINES FOR UNDERGRADUATE DESIGN PROJECTS' PROPOSALS
Biomedical Engineering Program and Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities Program (BME/RAPD)
Publication NSF 01-12
Directorate for Engineering (703-292-8300)

October 24, 2002: PREPROPOSALS REQUIRED FOR NANOSCALE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CENTERS
Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NSE) Program Solicitation for FY 2003
Publication NSF 02-148
Directorate for Engineering (703-292-8300)

October 24, 2002: PROPOSALS FOR NANOSCALE EXPLORATORY RESEARCH
Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NSE) Program Solicitation for FY 2003
Publication NSF 02-148
Directorate for Engineering (703-292-8300)

October 24, 2002: PROPOSALS FOR NANOSCALE INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH TEAMS
Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NSE) Program Solicitation for FY 2003
Publication NSF 02-148
Directorate for Engineering (703-292-8300)

October 24, 2002: PROPOSALS FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NSE) Program Solicitation for FY 2003
Publication NSF 02-148
Directorate for Engineering (703-292-8300)

December 3, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
Engineering Research Centers
Publication NSF 02-24
Division of Engineering Education & Centers (703-292-8380)

December 31, 2002: DEADLINE DATE FOR LETTER OF INTENT
Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program (I/UCRC)
Publication NSF 01-116
Division of Engineering Education & Centers (703-292-8380)

January 9, 2003: TARGET DATE
NSF / ENG - Engineering Education Program Description
Publication PD 01-1340
Division of Engineering Education & Centers (703-292-8380)

January 15, 2003: DEADLINE DATE
Research Equipment Funding
Publication NSF 01-93
Division of Chemical & Transport Systems (703-292-8370)

January 15, 2003: TARGET DATE
Research Equipment Funding: Chemical Transport Systems Division
Publication NSF 99-151
Division of Chemical & Transport Systems (703-292-8370)

January 22, 2003: DEADLINE DATE - NO PROPOSALS ACCEPTED BEFORE OCOTBER 1, 2002 FOR THE FOLLOWING TOPICS; BIOTECHNOLOGY (BT) AND ELECTRONICS (EL)
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I Solicitation FY-2002 (SBIR/STTR)
Publication NSF 02-056
Directorate for Engineering (703-292-8300)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Dear Colleague Letter
Publication NSF 02-051
Directorate for Engineering (703-292-8300)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Environmental Systems (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1440
Division of Bioengineering & Environmental Systems (703-292-8320)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Fluid, Particulate, and Hydraulic Systems (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1443
Division of Chemical & Transport Systems (703-292-8370)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Frequently Asked Questions about NSF 01-56 "George E. Brown Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation: Consortium Development
Publication NSF 01-101
Division of Civil & Mechanical Structures (703-292-8360)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Funding For Support Of Women, Minority And Disabled High School And Undergraduate Students As Engineering Research Assistants
Publication NSF 91-122
Directorate for Engineering (703-292-8300)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Industry/University Cooperative Fellowship Supplement to the Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC) Program Solicitation (NSF 01-116)
Publication NSF 02-050
Directorate for Engineering (703-292-8300)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) Program
Publication NSF 02-145
Division of Electrical & Communications Systems (703-292-8339)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Interfacial, Transport, and Separation Processes (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1414
Division of Chemical & Transport Systems (703-292-8370)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Kinetics, Catalysis, and Molecular Processes Program (KCMP)
Publication NSF 98-61
Division of Chemical & Transport Systems (703-292-8370)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF - NIST Interaction in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Publication NSF 97-109
Division of Chemical & Transport Systems (703-292-8370)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF/NIH Scholar-In-Residence at NIH
Publication NSF 00-97
Division of Electrical & Communications Systems (703-292-8339)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Thermal Systems (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1406
Division of Chemical & Transport Systems (703-292-8370)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Update (Additional Q&A;) to Frequently Asked Questions for NSF 01-164, Earthquake Engineering Research Equipment, Phase 2
Publication NSF 02-049
Division of Civil & Mechanical Structures (703-292-8360)

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Geosciences
CFDA #47.050

October 1, 2002: TARGET DATE FOR SHIP OPERATIONS
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE): Proposal Submission Guidelines for Research Ship Operations, Instrumentation and Equipment, and Technical Services Support.
Publication NSF 00-39
Division of Ocean Sciences (703-292-8580)

October 15, 2002: TARGET DATE FOR OCEANOGRAPHIC TECHNICAL SERVICES
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE): Proposal Submission Guidelines for Research Ship Operations, Instrumentation and Equipment, and Technical Services Support.
Publication NSF 00-39
Division of Ocean Sciences (703-292-8580)

October 17, 2002: DEADLINE DATE FOR FULL PROPOSAL
Opportunities for Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences (OEDG)
Publication NSF 02-104
Directorate for Geosciences (703-292-8500)

October 18, 2002: DEADLINE DATE FOR FULL PROPOSAL
Opportunities for Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences (OEDG)
Publication NSF 02-104
Directorate for Geosciences (703-292-8500)

October 30, 2002: FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE
Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE)
Publication NSF 02-158
Directorate for Geosciences (703-292-8500)

November 1, 2002:
MARGINS
Publication NSF 02-110
Division of Ocean Sciences (703-292-8580)

November 1, 2002: DEADLINE
MARGINS
Publication NSF 02-110
Division of Ocean Sciences (703-292-8580)

December 6, 2002: PROPOSAL DEADLINE
Research in Biogeosciences 2003
Publication NSF 02-172
Division of Ocean Sciences (703-292-8580)

January 15, 2003: DEADLINE DATE
Mid-Career Methodological Opportunities
Publication NSF 99-33
Division of Ocean Sciences (703-292-8580)

January 15, 2003: PROPOSALS TARGET DATE
Joint NSF/Private Sector Research Opportunities Initiative Announcement
Publication NSF 92-136
Division of Earth Sciences (703-292-8550)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Aeronomy (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1521
Division of Atmospheric Sciences (703-292-8520)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Atmospheric Chemistry (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1524
Division of Atmospheric Sciences (703-292-8520)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Climate Dynamics (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-5740
Division of Atmospheric Sciences (703-292-8520)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Instrumentation and Facilities (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1580
Division of Earth Sciences (703-292-8550)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Large-Scale Dynamic Meteorology (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1527
Division of Atmospheric Sciences (703-292-8520)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Magnetospheric Physics (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-5750
Division of Atmospheric Sciences (703-292-8520)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Mesoscale Dynamic Meteorology (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1525
Division of Atmospheric Sciences (703-292-8520)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Paleoclimate (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1530
Division of Atmospheric Sciences (703-292-8520)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Physical Meteorology (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1522
Division of Atmospheric Sciences (703-292-8520)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Physical Oceanography (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1610
Division of Ocean Sciences (703-292-8580)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Solar Terrestrial (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1523
Division of Atmospheric Sciences (703-292-8520)

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OD

November 19, 2002: PROPOSAL DEADLINE FOR CNH AND IDEA
Biocomplexity in the Environment (BE): Integrated Research and Education in Environmental Systems
Publication NSF 02-167
Office of the Deputy Director (703-292-8001)

December 17, 2002: PROPOSAL DEADLINE FOR GEN-EN
Biocomplexity in the Environment (BE): Integrated Research and Education in Environmental Systems
Publication NSF 02-167
Office of the Deputy Director (703-292-8001)

January 28, 2003: PROPOSAL DEADLINE FOR CBC
Biocomplexity in the Environment (BE): Integrated Research and Education in Environmental Systems
Publication NSF 02-167
Office of the Deputy Director (703-292-8001)

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Mathematical & Physical Sciences
CFDA #47.049

October 1, 2002: TARGET DATE
Algebra and Number Theory (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1264
Division of Mathematical Sciences (703-292-8870)

October 1, 2002: TARGET DATE
Analysis (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1281
Division of Mathematical Sciences (703-292-8870)

October 1, 2002: TARGET DATE
Topology and Foundations (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1267
Division of Mathematical Sciences (703-292-8870)

October 1, 2002: TARGET DATE FOR TOPOLOGY
Topology and Foundations (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1267
Division of Mathematical Sciences (703-292-8870)

October 9, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
MPS Distinguished International Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MPS-DRF)
Publication NSF 01-154
Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences (703-292-8800)

October 9, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships
Publication NSF 00-136
Division of Astronomical Sciences (703-292-8820)

October 15, 2002: OCTOBER 15 OF EACH YEAR FOR PROPOSALS OTHER THAN POST-DOCTORAL PROPOSALS
Geospace Environment Modeling (GEM)
Publication NSF 02-122
Division of Astronomical Sciences (703-292-8820)

October 18, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Publication NSF 01-126
Division of Mathematical Sciences (703-292-8870)

October 28, 2002: FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE
Collaborative Research in Chemistry (CRC)
Publication NSF 02-157
Division of Chemistry (703-292-8840)

November 5, 2002: TARGET DATE
Applied Mathematics (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1266
Division of Mathematical Sciences (703-292-8870)

November 25, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
Interdisciplinary Grants in the Mathematical Sciences
Publication NSF 01-115
Division of Materials Research (703-292-8810)

December 2, 2002: CHEMISTRY RESEARCH FACILITIES:PREPROPOSALS
Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities
Publication NSF 00-81
Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences (703-292-8800)

December 2, 2002: TARGET DATE
Computational Mathematics (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1271
Division of Mathematical Sciences (703-292-8870)

December 3, 2002: TARGET DATE
Computational Mathematics (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1271
Division of Mathematical Sciences (703-292-8870)

December 4, 2002: TARGET DATE
Computational Mathematics (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1271
Division of Mathematical Sciences (703-292-8870)

December 5, 2002: TARGET DATE
Computational Mathematics (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1271
Division of Mathematical Sciences (703-292-8870)

December 6, 2002: TARGET DATE
Computational Mathematics (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1271
Division of Mathematical Sciences (703-292-8870)

January 13, 2003: DEADLINE DATE
Instrumentation for Materials Research (IMR) Program Solicitation
Publication NSF 02-009
Division of Materials Research (703-292-8810)

January 13, 2003: INSTRUMENTATION DEVELOPMENT
Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities
Publication NSF 00-81
Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences (703-292-8800)

January 18, 2003: DEADLINE DATE
Scientific Computing Research Environments for the Mathematical Sciences (SCREMS)
Publication NSF 01-16
Division of Mathematical Sciences (703-292-8870)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Conferences, International Travel, Workshops and Special Years in Mathematical Sciences
Publication NSF 00-109
Division of Mathematical Sciences (703-292-8870)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Correction for NSF 02159
Publication NSF 02-159
Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences (703-292-8800)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Dear Colleague Letter
Publication NSF 02-161
Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences (703-292-8800)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Dear Colleague Letter, Next Generation Chemical and Biological Sensors and Sensing Systems
Publication NSF 02-112
Division of Chemistry (703-292-8840)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
MPS Dear Colleague Letter: Internships in Public Science Education (IPSE) Program
Publication NSF 01-38
Office of Multidisciplinary Activities (703-292-8800)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
MPS, Office of Multidisciplinary Activities -- Dear Colleague Letter
Publication NSF 98-118
Office of Multidisciplinary Activities (703-292-8800)

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Social, Behavioral & Economic Science
CFDA #47.075

October 1, 2002: PROPOSAL DEADLINE DATE
NSF Dear Colleague Letter - Law and Social Science Mid-Career Training Fellowships
Publication NSF 02-144
Division of Social and Economic Sciences (703-292-8760)

October 8, 2002: FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE DATE
International Research Fellowship Program (IRFP)
Publication NSF 02-149
Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Science (703-292-8700)

December 2, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and Supporting Activities
Publication NSF 00-139
Division of Social and Economic Sciences (703-292-8760)

January 1, 2003: DEADLINE DATE
Scholars Awards
Publication NSF 01-129
Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (703-292-8740)

January 1, 2003: TARGET DATE FOR DISSERTATION RESEARCH
Cultural Anthropology (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1390
Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (703-292-8740)

January 15, 2003: ADVANCE LEADERSHIP
ADVANCE: Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers
Publication NSF 02-121
Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Science (703-292-8700)

January 15, 2003: DEADLINE DATE
Cognitive Neuroscience
Publication NSF 02-031
Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Science (703-292-8700)

January 15, 2003: DEADLINE DATE
Developmental and Learning Sciences (DLS)
Publication NSF 02-008
Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (703-292-8740)

January 15, 2003: TARGET DATE FOR DISSERTATION PROPOSALS
Sociology (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1331
Division of Social and Economic Sciences (703-292-8760)

January 15, 2003: TARGET DATE FOR REGULAR PROPOSALS
Law and Social Science (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1372
Division of Social and Economic Sciences (703-292-8760)

January 15, 2003: TARGET DATE
Decision, Risk, and Management Science (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1321
Division of Social and Economic Sciences (703-292-8760)

January 15, 2003: TARGET DATE
Economics (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1320
Division of Social and Economic Sciences (703-292-8760)

January 15, 2003: TARGET DATE
Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1333
Division of Social and Economic Sciences (703-292-8760)

January 15, 2003: TARGET DATE
Political Sciences (Program Description)
Publication PD 98-1371
Division of Social and Economic Sciences (703-292-8760)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
ADVANCE Frequently Asked Questions for Fellows Proposals
Publication NSF 02-128
Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Science (703-292-8700)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
ADVANCE Frequently Asked Questions for Institutional Transformation Proposals
Publication NSF 02-126
Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Science (703-292-8700)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
ADVANCE Frequently Asked Questions for Leadership Proposals
Publication NSF 02-127
Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Science (703-292-8700)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
Publication NSF 01-113
Division of Social and Economic Sciences (703-292-8760)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI)
Publication NSF 98-142
Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Science (703-292-8700)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
High-Risk Research in Anthropology (HRRA)
Publication NSF 01-153
Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (703-292-8740)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
SBE RUI Dear Colleague Letter
Publication NSF 01-75
Division of Social and Economic Sciences (703-292-8760)

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Division of International Programs
CFDA #47.075

October 18, 2002: PROPOSAL DEADLINE DATE
NSF Dear Colleague Letter - Proposals for Inter-American Materials Collaboration
Publication NSF 02-141
Division of International Programs (703-292-8710)

November 1, 2002: DEADLINE DATE
International Opportunities for Scientists and Engineers
Publication NSF 00-138
Division of International Programs (703-292-8710)

December 2, 2002: PROPOSAL DEADLINE
East Asia Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students
Publication NSF 02-174
Division of International Programs (703-292-8710)

January 10, 2003: PROPOSAL TARGET DATE FOR BS&I; AND PBI
Biodiversity Surveys and Inventories (BS&I;)
Publication NSF 02-186
Division of International Programs (703-292-8710)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
AWARE "Dear Colleague" Letter
Publication NSF 01-117
Division of International Programs (703-292-8710)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
Dear Colleague Letter
Publication NSF 01-89
Division of International Programs (703-292-8710)

CONTACT PROGRAM FOR DATES
NSF-INRIA Collaborative Research: Proposal Solicitation
Publication NSF 93-104
Division of International Programs (703-292-8710)

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