MCB Virtual Office Hours - Q&A Session and Funding Opportunities
National Science Foundation Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) supports research in Molecular Biophysics, Genetic Mechanisms, Cellular Dynamics, and more. Learn about MCB funding opportunities, Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships in Biology, and NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB). Discover how to participate in MCB Virtual Office Hours and access valuable resources for research funding.
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Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) Virtual Office Hours Welcome to the MCB Virtual Office Hours, we will begin at 2pm EST! Please submit questions by selecting the Q&A function available to you on Zoom. National Science Foundation
MCB Virtual Office Hour Question and Answers Session: Click on the Q&A icon on the bottom of your Zoom screen, shown here: Submit your questions via the Q&A function. A Q&A box should appear on your screen. Please enter your question or comment in the box. You may select to submit your question anonymously. *For specific questions about your project, please contact a Program Director.
Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) Supports quantitative, predictive and theory-driven research to understand complex living systems at the molecular, subcellular, and cellular levels Encourages use of approaches at intersections of biology and other disciplines Promotes activities that build capacity and ensure diversity, equity and inclusion in the scientific enterprise. Molecular Biophysics Genetic Mechanisms Cellular Dynamics and Function Systems and Synthetic Biology FY 2020 Research Budget Success rate ~35% $152 M Average award size: >$200 K/year 613 Proposals 250 Awards Award duration: 2-5 years Award size: up 10% Decision time: down 20% 17 Panels https://www.nsf.gov/funding/programs.jsp?org=MCB https://www.nsf.gov/funding/programs.jsp?org=MCB National Science Foundation Predictive Biology through Interdisciplinary Research
Where to Find MCB Funding Opportunities https://mcbblog.nsfbio.com /funding-opportunities-2/
MCB Virtual Office Hour Today s Topic Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships in Biology Copy of this and Past Presentations at https://mcbblog.nsfbio.com/office-hours/2/ Text Description automatically generated with medium confidence
NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) Please note there will be a new solicitation released in 2021 These slides are for the current solicitation and provide general guidelines Current solicitation: NSF 20-602 John Barthell, Matthew Herron, Daniel Marenda, Division of Biological Infrastructure Areas 1 and 2 Courtney Jahn, Diane Jofuku Okamuro, Gerald Schoenknecht, Division of Integrative Organismal Systems Area 3 6 National Science Foundation
Overview of PRFB Goals: o Support independent research and training of recent recipients of the doctoral degree o Foster human resource development in biology Stipend (salary): $54,000, plus $15,000 per year for research, training, travel, fringe benefits (e.g. health insurance) Duration of fellowship: o Areas 1 & 2: Two years or three years if there is a significant international component lasting ~ one year o Area 3: Three years 7 Deadline November/December 2021 National Science Foundation
Three Competitive Areas Area 1: Broadening Participation of Groups Underrepresented in Biology Area 2: Integrative Research Investigating the Rules of Life Governing Interactions Between Genomes, Environment and Phenotypes Area 3: Plant Genome Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 8 National Science Foundation
Area 1: Broadening Participation of Underrepresented Groups in Biology Any area of research supported by NSF BIO directorate Activities to promote broadening participation of underrepresented groups explicitly at the postdoctoral level o Underrepresented in biology: Black or African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American (Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Other Native Pacific Islander) and persons with disabilities You do not have to be from an underrepresented group to apply (NSF does not prevent any application to any program based on race or ethnicity) 9 National Science Foundation
Area 2: Integrative Research Investigating the Rules of Life Governing Interactions Between Genomes, Environment and Phenotypes Involve multiple sub-disciplines of biology Span across scales on the continuum of molecules to ecosystems Use different methodologies Genotype X Environment = Phenotype Understanding of a higher order structure or function of biological system Theory or model (predictiv e) = RoL Research 10 National Science Foundation
Area 3: Plant Genome Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Formerly called the National Plant Genome Initiative (NPGI) Postdoctoral Research Fellowships program Research and training must address important scientific questions that fall within the scope of the Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) Overarching Goals of the PGRP: o To investigate the structure and function of plant genomes, focusing on generating and integrating large scale datasets to provide a comprehensive understanding relevant to economically important plants and plant processes of economic value; and, o To develop innovative tools, technologies and resources that are essential to drive plant functional genomics forward. 11 National Science Foundation
Program Eligibility You must: o Be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident at the time of application o Have a PhD in an appropriate field before starting the fellowship you can apply while still a graduate student or as a beginning postdoc (maximum of 12 months tenure in a position requiring a PhD) You must NOT: o Submit the same research project to another NSF postdoctoral fellowship program 12 National Science Foundation
Preparing a competitive application Read the solicitation! Write a clear compelling research project aligned with the NSF purview of basic biology research (not medical) and the requirements of a specific Competitive Area Propose to work at a different institution with a new mentor o Promote scientific growth Present a training plan to enhance scientific and professional development o Tailored to career goals 13 National Science Foundation
MCB Virtual Office Hour Question and Answers Session: Click on the Q&A icon on the bottom of your Zoom screen, shown here: Submit your questions via the Q&A function. A Q&A box should appear on your screen. Please enter your question or comment in the box. You may select to submit your question anonymously. *For specific questions about your project, please contact a Program Director.
Upcoming Virtual Office Hours September 15, 2-3 pm EST Funding Opportunities for International Collaborations October 26, 3-4 pm EST The New NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) - NSF 22-1 November 10, 2-3 pm EST Post-Award Actions: Annual Reports and Supplement Requests November 17, 2-3 pm EST Funding Opportunities: Designer Cells, Biology Integration Institutes, IntBIO, etc. VOH topic suggestions welcome: Lourdes Holloway, lhollowa@nsf.gov Sonam Ahluwalia, sahluwal@nsf.gov https://mcbblog.nsfbio.com/office-hours/
