2011Sponsored Programs Enhancement
Dr. Jodi Lehman
Sponsored Programs Enhancement
Work: 906-487-2875
jglehman@mtu.edu
3rd Floor Lakeshore Center
http://www.mtu.edu/research/
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Overview of Funding Opportunities
Peninsula Rm
Writing the Personal Essay and References Peninsula Rm
TIPS from Real Panel Reviewers
Ballrm B3
Writing Research Essays
Peer Review Workshop
Peer Review Workshop
Peninsula Rm
Peninsula Rm
Ballrm A-2
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Federal Agencies
 NSF – National Science Foundation
▪ Fastlane: application tool
 DOD – Department of Defense
▪ Grants.gov
 EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
 DOE – Department of Energy
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Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
Some slides courtesy of NSF resources
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 Chemistry
 Computer Sciences
 Engineering
 Geology
 Forestry
 Biology
 Mathematical Sciences
 Physics
 Human Factors
 Social Sciences
Sustainability Advanced Power Systems
Health Science Statistical Genetics Satellite
Propulsion Rail Transportation Industrial
Archeology Ecology DNA Astronomy Energy
Nanotechnology Security Sustainable
Environmental Transportation Cancer
Spinal Molecular Aerospace Computational
Science Ion Space Propulsion Fish
Astrophysics Photonics Biomedical Wolves
Bears Moose Biology Biochemistry Forest
Management Water Bugs Atmospheric
Biotechnology Volcanology Technologies
Structures Climate Change Concrete
Environmental Outreach Atmospheric
Science Carbon Technology Fluid Dynamics
Wind Air Rhizotron Sensing & Imaging
Multi-scale Resources Systems
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Call for applications
 Rule book
 Checklist
Some slides courtesy of NSF resources
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Applications become available midAugust
Deadlines: late October/early November
Awards: March-June
 Other award applications
 Job applications, job security
 Writing publications
 Professional connections
 Learn to ask for $$$
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Michigan Tech’s Graduate School
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Pays you up to $100 up to two times per year
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Work with me
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Fill out PIAP form when you submit the proposal. Funds
aren’t available for proposals already submitted.
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Award added to your student account
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Tuition
Stipend - $20,000-$50,000
Travel funds
Research expenses
Internships
International experience
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PRESTIGE
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Senior
1st or 2nd year Graduate Student
Citizen, permanent resident
STEM field
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GPA 3.5 or above
Conference presentations, submissions,
poster sessions, publications
An adviser that is committed to seeing you
succeed
Research experience
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Show passion for science but not
 “…ever since I played with my first electronics set
when I was 6.”
 Instead show how your work and interests relate
to, and will ultimately impact, what other people
are doing in the field, across disciplines, and in
the local community. Write through examples of
mentoring, teaching, inspiring, working with
research colleagues, and leading or playing a key
role in teamwork
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Show you are a transformative thinker
Demonstrate ability to write
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National Science Foundation
 GRFP
 EAPSI
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Department of Defense
Department of Energy
NASA
Environmental Protection Agency
National Institute of Health
1. Personal Statement Essay (9/15)
2. Three Letters of Reference (9/15)
3. Previous Research Experience Essay
(10/6)
4. Proposed Plan of Research Essay
(10/6)
5. Transcripts
6. GRE- no longer required for NSF
1) How important is the proposed activity to advancing knowledge and
understanding within its own field or across
different fields?
2) How well qualified is the proposer (individual or team) to conduct
the project? (If appropriate, the reviewer will comment on the
quality of prior work.)
3) To what extent does the proposed activity suggest and explore
creative, original, or potentially transformative concepts?
4) How well conceived and organized is the proposed activity?
5) Is there sufficient access to resources?
6) If international activities are proposed, are the proposed activities
relevant and do they benefit the applicant?
Some slides courtesy of NSF resources
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1) academic record,
2) proposed plan of research
3) description of previous research
experience
4) publication/presentations, references,
5) appropriateness of the choice of
institution relative to the proposed plan
for graduate education and research.
Some slides courtesy of NSF resources
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How well does the activity advance discovery and
understanding while promoting teaching, training,
and learning?
How well does the proposed activity broaden the
participation of underrepresented groups (e.g.,
gender, ethnicity, disability, geographic, etc.)?
To what extent will it enhance the infrastructure for
research and education, such as, facilities,
instrumentation, networks, and partnerships?
Will the results be disseminated broadly to enhance
scientific and technological understanding?
What may be the benefits of the proposed activity to
society?
Some slides courtesy of NSF resources
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Steve Patchin
Director
shpatchi@mtu.edu
Cody Kangas
Assistant Director
ckangas@mtu.edu
mindtrekkers@mtu.edu
Check out MindTrekkers:
www.mindtrekkers.mtu.edu
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http://wupcenter.mtu.edu/about.html
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Big Mac Program (4-6 Grade)
The Big Mac program is always a highlight for 4th-6th grade
students. Students learn about engineering, teamwork, and
efficiency by creating an assembly line to assemble Big Mac orders
with felt burger pieces.
Girl Scout Workshop (Ages 5-12)
SWE has coordinated various girl scout badge workshops for girls of
all ages. These workshops introduce girls to different careers in
engineering in a fun and hands-on way.
Michigan Tech-Sponsored Activities
SWE also partners with various Michigan Tech programs to
introduce engineering to middle school and high school students.
SWE is involved in the Get WiSE (Women in Science and
Engineering) program and Engineering Olympics, among other
programs.
http://swe.students.mtu.edu/outreach/
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Research setting
International collaboration
Host universities/laboratories in
Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New
Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan
6 weeks (except Japan is 8)
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Boren: Institute of International Education
 International and language component to their
educations
 Locations important to national security
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Fulbright: US Dept of State
 International exchange
 English as a Second Language
 Research/study
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NSF GRFP supplement
EPA: Marshall Scholarships – study in UK
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Service Requirement
Sponsoring facilities – labs
GRE
Highly educated civilian scientists,
engineers, and mathematicians
Some slides courtesy of NSF resources
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$25,000 - $41,000 stipend
Full tuition and related education expenses
Health Insurance reimbursement allowance
Book allowance
Summer Internships (multi-year
participants)
Post-Graduation Career Opportunities
PAID Orientation in Washington DC -
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STAR: Science to Achieve Results
GRO: Greater Research Opportunities
Funding delayed this year for awards,
solicitation still not available
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Master's level students may receive
support for a maximum of two years.
Doctoral students may be supported for a
maximum of three years, usable over a
period of five years.
The fellowship program provides up to
$42,000 per year of support per
fellowship.
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Advance science and serve society.
Physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics,
engineering, and environmental and
computer sciences
$50,500 stipend
Last year funding was cut, solicitation
pending
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Internships and Scholarships
 renewable energies such as solar and fuel cells,
energy efficiency, atmospheric sciences, ecology,
global carbon cycles, climatology, and more.
▪ Policy-making in energy efficiency and renewable
energy
▪ JETS: Junior Engineering Technical Society
$5,000 scholarships for students engineering
▪ Scholarship Opportunities for American Indians and
Alaska Natives
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Sign up for Fastlane:
http://www.nsfgrfp.org
Some slides courtesy of NSF resources
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NSF GRFP: http://www.nsfgrfp.org/
DOD SMART: http://smart.asee.org/
DOE: http://scgf.orau.gov/
EPA: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/fellow/
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Federal sites
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The names of DOE awardees can be found here.
University sites
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http://biology.nd.edu/assets/31027/comments_on_n
sf_fellowship_applications.pdf
Individual sites:
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“I have added three volunteer activities
(volunteer at science museum, women in
science mentor to two 8th grade girls, and
I organize a seminar series for my
program that's designed to help the first
years navigate grad school).”
http://www.stanford.edu/~pgbovine/fellowshiptips.htm
“I am going to be very explicit in stating
"The broader impacts of my research..."
"The broader impacts of the community
involvement..." "The intellectual merit of
my proposed research.." etc.
“I'm going to use bolding and italics to
emphasize main points through the
application.”
“I'm going to be more specific about the
dissemination of my research in my
previous research experience section. In
every section I will have a sentence or two
like "this project was written in my honors
thesis… was presented at…. And
manuscript is in preparation for….””
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Email me: jglehman@mtu.edu
Idenitfy:
What agency you are planning to submit,
what year (senior, 1st or 2nd year of graduate
school) you are currently in, what your
research interest is, and alert me if you are
resubmitting
Ask:
Any questions/concerns you may have, that
others may also have (or you just have).
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Personal Statement
Important questions to ask yourself before
starting the essay:
 Why are you fascinated by your research area?
 What examples of leadership skills and unique
characteristics do you bring to your chosen field?
 What personal and individual strengths do you have
that make you a qualified applicant?
 How will receiving the fellowship contribute to your
career goals?
 How does the information in your Personal Statement
address the Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts
criteria?
For more information visit:
http://www.nsfgrfp.org/how_to_apply/application_materials#statement
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