Title       : NSF90154 - CISE Directorate Educational Supplements
NSF Org     : CISE
Type        : Program Guideline
Date        : January 1, 1991
File        : nsf90154


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CISE DIRECTORATE EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

As part of an expanding effort to encourage innovation and
significant new efforts in undergraduate education, the Computer
and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Directorate
announces the continuing availability of Educational Supplements
to CISE-supported research grants.  This announcement describes
the types of eligible activities and the guidelines for
submission.

The purpose of this Educational Supplements activity is to
establish closer links between CISE-supported research and
undergraduate education, and to assist in accelerating the
transfer of research results into the classroom, based on the
work of existing research grants.  Proposals for supplements for
innovative and creative activities to improve undergraduate
education are solicited.  Research support is excluded.  Examples
of projects are:  special interactive software for student use to
provide insight about the goals and results of the research
project, graphic visualizations of significant research results,
prototype implementations of leading-edge technology, use of
electronic networks in education, etc.  Projects are not limited
to these examples and creativity is encouraged.

Any Principal or Co-Principal Investigator on an active NSF
research award from a program in the CISE Directorate may submit
an Educational Supplement proposal.

The Foundation welcomes proposals on behalf of all qualified
scientists and engineers, and strongly encourages women,
minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in its
research and educational programs.

PROPOSAL GUIDELINES AND FORMAT

1.
General:  General guidelines for the preparation of the proposal,
information on proposal processing and general grant conditions
are included in the publication Grants for Research and Education
in Science and Engineering (NSF 90-77).  Unless specified
otherwise in this Announcement, the procedures and conditions
stated in that publication will apply.

2.
Procedures for Application: A request, with budget, for a
supplement to an existing research award should be submitted
through the institution's research administration office.  The
request should be in the form of a two- to four- page (double-
spaced) document describing what is proposed to be done, how it
relates to the research portion of the award, how it is planned
to be used on campus, what significance it will have, if funded,
and the means for making the results available elsewhere.  For
more information about the Educational Supplements, please
contact the Program Director for your research grant.

3.
Size and Duration of Awards: Supplements are expected to range
from $4,000 to $20,000 and should coincide in duration with the
underlying research award.  However, the basic award may be
extended, if necessary and appropriate.

4.
Cost Sharing: Since these projects are directly related to the
educational activities of the institution, significant cost
sharing by the grantee is expected.

5.
Deadline: There is not a specific deadline date, but proposals
for Educational Supplements should be submitted by February 1 to
assure consideration in the current Fiscal Year.

6.
Submission: Two copies of the proposal for an Educational
Supplement should be submitted to the Program Director for your
research grant.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The publication Grants for Research and Education in Science and
Engineering (NSF 90-77) is available at no cost from:

Forms and Publications Unit
Room 232
National Science Foundation
Washington, DC  20550

Programs described in this publication are in Category 47.070
(Computer and Information Science and Engineering) in the Catalog
of Federal Domestic Assistance.

The Foundation provides awards for research and educational
activities in the sciences and engineering.  The awardee is
wholly responsible for the conduct of such activities and
preparation of the results for publication.  The Foundation,
therefore, does not assume responsibility for such findings or
their interpretation.

In accordance with Federal statutes and regulation and NSF
policies, no persons on grounds of race, color, age, sex,
national origin, or disability shall be excluded from
participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial
assistance from the National Science Foundation.

The Foundation welcomes proposals on behalf of all qualified
scientists, and engineers, and strongly encourages women,
minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in any
of the research and research-related programs described in this
document.

NSF has TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) capability which
enables individuals with hearing impairments to communicate with
the Division of Personnel and Management for information relating
to NSF programs, employment, or general information.  This number
is (202) 357-7492.

Facilitation Awards for Handicapped Scientists and Engineers
(FAH) provides funding for special assistance or equipment to
enable persons with disabilities (investigators and other staff)
to work on an NSF project.  See the FAH announcement (NSF 84-62),
or contact the FAH coordinator (202) 357-7456.

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