NSF – Math and Science Partnership (NSF-MSP) – Targeted Partnerships

NSF 09-507
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09507/nsf09507.htm

Research Office Letter of Intent submission deadline:  Monday, June 15, 2009 (5:00 PM)

NSF Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer’s local time):
            August 20, 2009
                        Targeted Partnerships

The Incentive Funds Program in the Research Office is requesting Letters of Intent for the National Science Foundation – Math and Science Partnership (NSF-MSP) – Targeted Partnerships program.

Information:  Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu or 737-8390

The NSF-MSP program limits to one (1) the number of proposals that may be submitted as LEAD partner by Oregon State University per Partnership category – Targeted.

In an effort to provide the highest level of excellence and viability for funding, the Faculty Senate Research Council will review all Letters of Intent and rank order them for the Vice President of Research. The finalist will be asked to represent Oregon State University and to submit their proposal to the NSF-MSP – Targeted Partnerships program.

The Math and Science Partnership (MSP) program is a major research and development effort that supports innovative partnerships to improve K-12 student achievement in mathematics and science. MSP projects are expected to both raise the achievement levels of all students and significantly reduce achievement gaps in the mathematics and science performance of diverse student populations.

Targeted Partnerships focus on studying and solving teaching and learning issues within a specific grade range or at a critical juncture in education, and/or within a specific disciplinary focus in mathematics or the sciences.

Guidance for preparation of Letter of Intent to the Research Office:

• Title of Project
• Type of Project (Targeted)
• PI/Co-PI
• Lead organization (presumably OSU)
• Names of core and supporting organizational partners
• Disciplinary focus of proposal
• Grade range focus (if appropriate)
• Describe the proposed project in sufficient detail to demonstrative the concept both meets the criteria of the MSP program, but also is likely to be funded by NSF.
• Letters of Intent are limited to three (3) pages.
• Be submitted electronically as a MS Word or PDF document to:  debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu