The Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) held its latest Virtual Office Hour on August 14, 2023. Program Officers discussed things they’ve learned during the transition from Principal Investigator to NSF Program Officer, helpful tips and tricks when applying for NSF funding, common misconceptions about the Merit Review Process, and more. We host these office hours 1-2pm EST on the 2nd Monday of every month. There is a designated theme each time, but attendees are welcome to ask about other NSF-related topics. Program Officers (POs) from different research areas are present at each Virtual Office Hour, so a wide range of scientific perspectives are represented.
The presentation slides, recording, and other documents are available here:
DEB Core Programs Solicitation
Please reach out to a PO if you have any questions about the proposal submission and review process in DEB programs. NSF has suggested 5 tips on working with Program Officers as part of the NSF 101 series on our Science Matters blog.
Check out the upcoming office hour topics below and be sure to check back here or on the NSF Events Page for information on how to register. Our next virtual office hour will be on September 11th and focus on DEB Funding Opportunities for NEON-Enabled Science.
Upcoming Office Hours and Topics:
September 11: DEB Funding for NEON-Enabled Science
October 16*: Welcome to DEB
November 13: Partnership to Advance Conservation Science and Practice (PACSP) Update
December 11: Introduction to the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP)
*indicates change of date from regular schedule
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