National Science Foundation Appointment Information
Discover the opportunities and benefits of being an Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Rotator at the National Science Foundation (NSF). Learn about the appointment types, grant inclusions, reasons to become an IPA, life in DC, program officer responsibilities, and considerations for rotators. Find out how to apply and what to expect while serving as an IPA at NSF.
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Working at NSF 4/4/2025 IPA 1
National Science Foundation NSF Appointment Types Excepted Service (Temporary or Permanent) Intergovernmental Personnel Act Assignments (IPAs) Usual appointment for Faculty Members Visiting Scientists, Engineers and Educators (VSEEs) IPA 4/4/2025 2
National Science Foundation What is an IPA? A member of some institution who is on loan A Rotator - to NSF for a year, then maybe a second, maybe a third, and in unusual circumstances a fourth. NSF Grant to Institution includes: 100% of 12 month salary (9 month salary plus summer support) plus per diem (~22k)* IRD Supported (30-50 days per year) Travel to home institution Support personal research Conferences Conference Attendance Supported per program 3 4/4/2025 3
National Science Foundation Why be a IPA/Rotator? Be involved in national policy, research directions Want a break from institutional life Want to be in DC Early career, Mid career, or Ending career Service to the Profession Service to the Institution Flexibility in funding EAGERS Workshops 4 4/4/2025 4
IPA NSF Life National Science Foundation Get to live in DC!! Choice: YMCA living to Four Seasons, your choice DC Metro, Zipcar, etc. remove need for car Great museums, food, etc. JOB: NSF Program Officer PO Manage Programs: Process/review proposals manage review panels Write/Rewrite solicitations Make Funding Recommendation Deal with 100 to 125 unique proposals per year Outreach to institutions and faculty Workshops Interesting community of IPAs and Permanent PO Lots of Research talks 5 4/4/2025 5
National Science Foundation Rotator Concerns Relationship with institution On leave ? Actually NO How does time count towards sabbatical and promotion? Institutional Decision How is 12 month salary paid? Summer Salary or Monthly Increase Office? NSF Says Yes, still member of home Institution Institution Merit Review? Institutional Decision IR&D Support Students, Research Lab, etc. 4/4/2025 IPA 6
National Science Foundation Life as an IPA How does it work? Find a Position Online - Current IPAs Sigcse table or call Convince your institution What happens: Institution and NSF sign an agreement NSF funds the Institution
National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Onboard Counts 100% 35 36 39 40 52 169 167 181 185 200 90% 52 57 50 73 62 80% 190 181 179 175 172 70% VSEE TEMP 60% Students/Interns 50% IPA PERM 40% 1211 1205 1213 1193 1177 30% 20% 10% 0% FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 IPA 4/4/2025 8
To apply for IPA National Science Foundation Go to http://www.nsf.gov/about/ Click on Career Opportunities then Job Openings Then select Scientific/Engineering/Education Select your Directorate of Choice from the dropdown menu, click on the green arrow, and open your desired position. Contact the relevant NSF program office Contact the Division of Human Resource Management Check http://www.usajobs.gov For more information about rotator opportunities at NSF, please visit: http://www.nsf.gov/careers/rotator/ IPA 4/4/2025 9
National Science Foundation Questions? 4/4/2025 CCSC Memphis 2016
