The National Science Foundation regional grants conference is October 15-16

The National Science Foundation regional grants conference is October 15-16

The National Science Foundation is holding the regional grants conference, hosted by the College of Charleston, on October 15-16, 2002. This conference will be held at the Mills House Hotel in Charleston. The focus includes science, mathematics, engineering, and technology disciplines, as well as sponsored programs administration. Approximately 25 NSF program officers and administrators will be present to discuss programs within specific directorates and disciplines, cross-disciplinary and special interest programs, proposal preparation, the merit review process, grant award and administration, agency appropriations, and special interest topics. Optional pre-conference hands-on FastLane workshops (one geared for faculty and research personnel and the other for sponsored programs staff) are planned for Monday, October 14, 2002, on the College of Charleston campus.

For more information, go to www.orga.cofc.edu/nsf. The on-line registration function will be available beginning August 1, 2002.