National Science Foundation – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP)

NSF 08-569
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08569/nsf08569.htm
The Incentive Funds Program in the Research Office is requesting Letters of Intent for the National Science Foundation Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (NSF-STEP).
Research Office Letter of Intent submission deadline:  Friday, May 29, 2009 (5:00 PM)
NSF Letter of Intent Due Date (optional):
            August 18, 2009
NSF Full Proposal Deadline:
            September 29, 2009
Information:  Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu or 737-8390
The program limits to one (1) the number of proposals that can be submitted by Oregon State University for the NSF-STEP (Type 1A, 1B, 1C) call for proposals. In an effort to provide the highest level of excellence and viability for funding, the Faculty Senate Research Council will review all the Letters of Intent and rank order them for the Vice President for Research. The finalist will be asked to represent Oregon State University and to submit their proposal to the NSF-STEP program.

The STEP seeks to increase the number of students receiving associate or baccalaureate degrees in established or emerging fields within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Type 1 proposals are solicited that provide for full implementation efforts at academic institutions.
Type 1A proposals are submitted by an institution that has not previously been the lead institution on a STEP Type 1 award.
Type 1B proposals are for a new five-year implementation project from an institution that previously has been the lead institution on a STEP Type 1 award.
Type 1C proposals are for a follow-on grant to an institution or consortium that has been the lead on a STEP Type 1 award.

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

• Title of Project
• Type of Project (1A, 1B, 1C)
• PI/Co-PI(s)
• Project Description
• Letters of intent are limited to 2 pages
• Be submitted electronically as a MSWord or PDF document to:  debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu