SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SPRF)
SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SPRF) Frequently Asked Questions
An updated version of the SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Program (SPRF) FAQs has been published and you may access it at NSF 17-124 or via the Related URLs List at the bottom of the SPRF program website.
| Name | Phone | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josie S. Welkom-Actg Pgm Officer | jwelkom@nsf.gov | (703) 292-7376 | |
| Lisa M. Jackson-Pgm Specialist | lmjackso@nsf.gov | (703) 292-7882 |
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Solicitation 17-588Important Information for Proposers
ATTENTION: Proposers using the Collaborators and Other Affiliations template for more than 10 senior project personnel will encounter proposal print preview issues. Please see the Collaborators and Other Affiliations Information website for updated guidance.
A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 18-1), is effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 29, 2018. Please be advised that, depending on the specified due date, the guidelines contained in NSF 18-1 may apply to proposals submitted in response to this funding opportunity.
DUE DATES
Full Proposal Deadline Date
October 9, 2018
Second Tuesday in October, Annually Thereafter
Note: The Fellowship candidate serves as his/her own SPO and Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) for the purposes of any research administration functions in FastLane or Grants.gov.
SYNOPSIS
The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to encourage independence early in the Fellow's career through supporting his or her research and training goals. The research and training plan of each Fellowship must address important scientific questions within the scope of the SBE Directorate and the specific guidelines in this solicitation. The SPRF program offers two tracks: (I) Fundamental Research in the SBE Sciences (SPRF-FR) and (II) Broadening Participation in the SBE Sciences (SPRF-BP). See the full text of the solicitation for a detailed description of these tracks.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
This program provides educational opportunities for Postdoctoral Fellows. Individuals interested in applying for funding should see the program guidelines above.
RELATED URLS
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SPRF) Program
- Information for SPRF Panelists
What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts)