Opportunity Information: Apply for 09 595
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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SBE Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and Follow up Research Starter Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.075 Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 8, 2010 and posted on Jul 16, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 17, 2011 Full Proposal Deadline Date October 17, 2011 Third Monday in October, Annually Thereafter. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organization Limit Proposals may only be submitted by the following Postdoctoral Research Fellowships or Follow up Research Starter Grants ulliFor Postdoctoral Research Fellowships only individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. The proposals must be submitted by the individual directly to the NSF./liliFor Follow up Research Starter Grants U.S. academic institutions may apply with the former Fellow as principal investigator. Academic institutions are defined as universities and two and four year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the United States, acting on behalf of their faculty members. /li/ul PI LimitFellowships Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or legally admitted permanent resident aliens of the United States and meet other eligibility criteria listed below in the program solicitation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), offers the SBE Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and Follow up Research Starter Grants (Funding Opportunity Number 09-595) to broaden participation and strengthen diversity in the U.S. social, behavioral, and economic sciences research community. The core purpose is to increase the number of scientists from underrepresented groups who engage with NSF-supported research areas within SBE, by supporting both advanced postdoctoral training and a follow-on mechanism that helps fellows transition into independent, faculty-based research programs.
This opportunity is structured around two connected funding components. First, the Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships support individuals at the postdoctoral stage by funding training and research in SBE-relevant disciplines. These fellowships are intended to help early-career scholars build research independence, deepen expertise, and strengthen their professional trajectory in social, behavioral, and economic science fields that fall within NSF's scope. Second, the Follow up Research Starter Grants are designed as a next step after the fellowship, providing a pathway for former fellows to establish or expand a research agenda in an academic setting. In practice, this follow-on grant supports the transition from mentored postdoctoral work to a more independent research role, typically aligned with a faculty appointment or similar position at an eligible U.S. institution.
Eligibility differs depending on which component is being pursued. For the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, only individuals may apply, and applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or legally admitted permanent residents. Importantly, fellowship proposals are submitted directly by the individual to NSF rather than through an institution. For the Follow up Research Starter Grants, proposals are submitted by U.S. academic institutions on behalf of the former fellow, with the former fellow serving as the principal investigator. Eligible academic institutions are U.S.-accredited universities and two- and four-year colleges, including community colleges, with a campus located in the United States. The solicitation notes that applicants must also meet additional eligibility criteria described in the full program solicitation.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with assistance listing CFDA 47.075 (Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences). NSF anticipated making about 12 awards under the program, with an estimated total funding level of $1,250,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not expected to contribute institutional or other non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Timing and submission details are presented as an annual cycle anchored to mid-October. The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2009, with an original closing date of October 19, 2009, and it indicates a recurring deadline on the third Monday in October each year thereafter. A listed current closing date in the provided data is October 17, 2011, consistent with that recurring schedule. Anyone considering applying would need to consult the formal solicitation (NSF Publication 09-595) for the exact proposal requirements, review criteria, award conditions, and the detailed eligibility rules that go beyond the summary fields in the listing.
For access and technical issues, NSF directs applicants to Grants.gov support (grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) if there are difficulties accessing the announcement electronically. The official reference for the full details is the solicitation linked as NSF Publication 09-595.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this NSF funding opportunity?
The opportunity is called the SBE Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and Follow up Research Starter Grants. The Funding Opportunity Number is 09-595, and the full program details are in NSF Publication 09-595.
Which NSF directorate offers this program?
This program is offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE).
What is the main goal of this program?
The core purpose is to broaden participation and strengthen diversity in the U.S. social, behavioral, and economic sciences research community by increasing the number of scientists from underrepresented groups who engage with NSF-supported research areas within SBE.
What are the two funding components included in this opportunity?
The program includes two connected components: (1) Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and (2) Follow up Research Starter Grants.
What does the Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowship support?
The postdoctoral fellowship supports individuals at the postdoctoral stage by funding training and research in SBE-relevant disciplines. It is intended to help early-career scholars build research independence, deepen expertise, and strengthen their professional trajectory in SBE fields within NSF's scope.
What does the Follow up Research Starter Grant support?
The Follow up Research Starter Grant is designed as a next step after the fellowship. It provides a pathway for former fellows to establish or expand a research agenda in an academic setting and supports the transition from mentored postdoctoral work to a more independent research role, typically aligned with a faculty appointment or similar position at an eligible U.S. institution.
How are the fellowship and the follow-on starter grant connected?
The starter grant is described as a follow-on mechanism for former fellows, intended to help them move from postdoctoral training to independent, faculty-based research programs.
Who can apply for the Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships?
Only individuals may apply for the Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships.
What citizenship or residency status is required for the postdoctoral fellowship?
Applicants for the postdoctoral fellowship must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or legally admitted permanent residents.
Are fellowship proposals submitted through an institution?
No. Fellowship proposals are submitted directly by the individual to NSF rather than through an institution.
Who submits proposals for the Follow up Research Starter Grants?
Proposals for Follow up Research Starter Grants are submitted by U.S. academic institutions on behalf of the former fellow, with the former fellow serving as the principal investigator (PI).
What types of institutions are eligible to apply for the follow-on starter grant?
Eligible academic institutions include U.S.-accredited universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges), as long as they have a campus located in the United States.
Does the opportunity mention additional eligibility requirements beyond this summary?
Yes. The solicitation notes that applicants must also meet additional eligibility criteria described in the full program solicitation (NSF Publication 09-595).
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The assistance listing is CFDA 47.075 (Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences).
How is this grant categorized?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
How many awards did NSF anticipate making under this program?
NSF anticipated making about 12 awards under the program.
What was the estimated total funding level stated in the opportunity?
The estimated total funding level stated is $1,250,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not expected to contribute institutional or other non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2009.
What was the original closing date listed for the opportunity?
The original closing date listed was October 19, 2009.
Is there a recurring annual deadline?
Yes. The opportunity indicates a recurring deadline on the third Monday in October each year thereafter.
What closing date is shown as a current example in the provided data?
A listed current closing date in the provided data is October 17, 2011, which aligns with the recurring schedule described (third Monday in October).
Where should applicants look for the exact proposal requirements and review criteria?
Applicants should consult the formal solicitation for the exact proposal requirements, review criteria, award conditions, and detailed eligibility rules. The official reference is NSF Publication 09-595.
What should someone do if they have technical trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
NSF directs applicants to contact Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for difficulties accessing the announcement electronically.
Where is the official, full description of the opportunity found?
The official reference for the full details is the solicitation linked as NSF Publication 09-595.
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