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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join NSF on Thurs 9/18/25 from 1–2pm ET for the IOS Virtual Office Hour where this month’s topic is the panel review process. This VOH will include an example of what panel discussions are like via a short mock panel presentation.

Register here: www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-i...

NSF IOS Virtual Office Hour

To be determined

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Aug 20

Tomorrow (Thursday 8/21/25) at 1pm ET join IOS for a virtual office hour on... "Tips on Proposal Writing". Everyone can use some tips! See you there! You know y'all want to hear from me. 😆

www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-i...

NSF IOS Virtual Office Hour

Tips on proposal writing

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Aug 8

Science to the Rescue!

Because it's Friday in the summer and want to show science and NSF support.

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Aug 7

Confirming what others have said. Things are taking longer due to numerous factors (loss of personnel, navigating FY25 close-out, etc). We are still receiving proposals, reviewing proposals & running panels. The thing you can do is say yes to reviewing & being on panels if asked!

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · May 29

The Division of Molecular & Cellular Biosciences (MCB) at the NSF will have a virtual office hour on Wed, June 11th from 2 – 3pm ET. The topic will be Tips on Writing a Competitive NSF Proposal.

Please register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

Webinar Registration - Zoom

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · May 29

Join the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) for a virtual office hour on Wednesday, June 18th at 1 – 2 pm ET. The topic will be NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER). CAREER proposals are due on July 23, 2025.

Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

Webinar Registration - Zoom

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Mar 11

Yes, if you are set up to receive email communications from NSF, you should have received it.

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Mar 11

Just posting in case you didn't receive the email with this message from the NSF Director, Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan.

nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Letter...

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Feb 19

Oh Matt. So sorry for this.

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Jan 28

NSF has created an Executive Order Implementation webpage to ensure the widest dissemination of information and updates. We will continue to communicate with you as we receive additional guidance.

new.nsf.gov/executive-or...

NSF Implementation of Recent Executive Orders

Information for the NSF community regarding executive orders.

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Jan 6

Join us on Thursday January 16th, 1 – 2pm ET for the first IOS Virtual Office Hour of 2025. The topic is: Broader Impacts Demystified!

iosblog.nsfbio.com/2025/01/06/d...

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Dec 17

Job opportunity in NSF / IOS (Integrative Organismal Systems) in the Neural Systems Cluster!

It's a permanent Program Director position for the Neural Systems Cluster in Alexandria, VA. Happy to answer any questions if you have them!

www.usajobs.gov/job/824294000

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Dec 11

The Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) at NSF has a vacancy announcement for a Deputy Division Director (DDD) position in DEB (Division of Environmental Biology). Closing date is 1/9/25.

See USAJobs posting
www.usajobs.gov/job/823439300

Deputy Division Director, Division of Environmental Biology

This position is for the Deputy Division Director, Division of Environmental Biology in the Directorate for Biological Sciences.<br> <br> For more information about the Division of Environmental Biolo...

www.usajobs.gov

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Dec 9

And if you didn't talk to a Program Director yet.... take the time to email the program you intend to submit the proposal to and double-check that the research you are proposing aligns with their program! You want to submit to the right NSF "home"!

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Dec 9

Common NSF proposal submission question:

Q: When should I submit if the solicitation has no deadline?

A: Submit the proposal when it is ready to submit. Take the time to have a colleague outside your immediate research area look it over for clarity and feasibility.

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Dec 4

Our IOS Virtual Office Hour this month is on what to do post-review with your individual reviews, panel summary & Program Officer comments. December 19th from 1-2pm ET. We'll share valuable info for anyone about the merit review process. See you there!

iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/12/04/d...

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Nov 26

NSF started requiring the use of MFA (Multifactor Authentication) when logging into Research.gov in Sept 2024. Some individuals ran into issues setting up their MFA (sincere apologies if this was you!). Here's a post with some updates & tips on the MFA process.

iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/11/26/u...

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Nov 21

Did you know there was a recent NSF DCL (Dear Colleague Letter) for Advancing Research at the Intersection of Biology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)? NSF 24-131.

If not, now you do! 😉 Check it out!

iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/09/19/r...

www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Nov 19

NSF rarely provides direct support to individuals at foreign organization. But, if a foreign individual’s involvement is essential to the project, a US PI can request budget for that.

new.nsf.gov/policies/pap...

Chapter I: Pre-Submission Information

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Nov 19

NSF has some International Collaboration Opportunities with other funding agencies: www.nsf.gov/od/oise/Intl...

OISE International Collaborations - Activity at NSF | NSF - U.S. National Science FoundationLock

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Nov 18

The #1 piece of advice I give to people considering applying for NSF funding...

*** Talk to a Program Director ***

We are not scary. I promise. Our job is to help figure out the best place for your research to be reviewed at NSF. If you email & don't hear back within a week, please email again!

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Nov 13

If you are going to #ABRCMS2024 in Pittsburgh stop by the NSF Bio Booth! We'll have tons of info for anyone interested in applying to NSF... that includes all you faculty in attendance! We're also doing an NSF101 professional development session today (11/13) from 5:15-6pm in CC401-402.

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Nov 12

Did you know that Multifactor Authentication is now required to access Research.gov as of October 27th, 2024?

Set your's up early to avoid any issues!

www.nsf.gov/pubs/2025/ns...

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Nov 12

Calling all post-docs & new faculty to join us for a special webinar Nov. 20 from 3-4pm ET

“From Postdoc to Principal Investigator”

hosted by the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) within NSF’s Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO).
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NSF BIO/IOS Webinar on Nov. 20: From Postdoc to Principal Investigator

We welcome postdocs and new faculty to join us for a special webinar “From Postdoc to Principal Investigator” hosted by the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) within NSF’s Directorate…

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Anna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · Nov 12

Join us on Thurs Nov 21st, 1 – 2pm ET for the next IOS Virtual Office Hour where Program Directors will be discussing recent updates to two solicitations, Synthetic Communities (NSF 25-501) and Organismal Response to Climate Change (NSF 25-504).
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/11/04/d...

Don’t miss it! November’s IOS Virtual Office Hour – Updated Solicitations: Synthetic Communities and ORRC (incl. the new MMORCC track)

Join us on Thursday November 21st, 1 – 2pm ET for the next IOS Virtual Office Hour where Program Directors will be discussing recent updates to two solicitations, Synthetic Communities (NSF 25-501)…

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