NSF/CISE International Science and Engineering Suzi Iacono, Ph.D., Senior Science Advisor Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Cyber Trust PI Meeting Yale University March 17, 2008

Outline Background on NSF How we derive our authority to collaborate internationally Opportunities Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) programs CISE  Cyber Trust Conclusions 12 November 2018

I bring you greetings from Washington, DC I bring you greetings from Washington, DC. This is the Jefferson Memorial, commemorating the 3rd president of the US. Of course, it is not spring in DC right now, but I thought you might enjoy the beautiful sight of the cherry blossoms in DC. Everyone in the US thanks you for the great gift you have given us. 12 November 2018

It’s Cherry Blossom time It’s Cherry Blossom time. Washington Monument, commemorating the 1st president of the US. 12 November 2018

The President, of course, is the head of the executive branch. United States Office of Science Advisor Other Boards, Management Office of Councils, Etc. and Budget Science & Technology Policy Agriculture Health & Interior State Defense Energy Commerce Human Services The President, of course, is the head of the executive branch. NSF is an independent agency in the executive branch of the government, Along with NASA, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Veteran’s Administration And so on. The head of NSF, Rita Colwell, reports to the Prez; Her title is “Director” She’s not a secretary; not part of the cabinet. National National Environmental Smithsonian Nuclear Other Science Aeronautic Protection Institution Regulatory Agencies Foundation & Space Agency Commission Administration NSF-9 9

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NSF Mission To promote the progress of science; To advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; And to secure the national defense. 12 November 2018

NSF Investment Priorities Discovery: Foster research that will advance the frontiers of knowledge and establish the US as a global leader in fundamental and transformational science and engineering Learning: Cultivate a world-class, broadly inclusive science and engineering workforce Prepare a diverse, globally- engaged STEM workforce Research Infrastructure: Build the nation’s research capacity through investments in instrumentation, facilities, cyberinfrastructure, and experimental tools Stewardship: Support excellence in science and engineering research and education through a capable and responsive organization 12 November 2018

Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering NSF Organization OPP OISE Directorate for Biological Sciences Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering Education and Human Resources Engineering Geosciences Mathematical and Physical Sciences Social, Behavioral And Economic Sciences Office of the Director NSB NB OCI 12 November 2018

Computer and Information Science and Engineering Funding (Dollars in Millions)   FY 2007 Actual Change over FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2008 Estimate Estimate Request Amount Percent Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF) $122.76 $143.45 $180.01 $36.56 25.5% Computer and Network Systems (CNS) 162.77 173.91 206.91 33.00 19.0% Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS) 119.26 138.93 173.60 34.67 25.0% Information Technology Research (ITR) 121.89 78.24 - Total, CISE $526.68 $534.53 $638.76 $104.23 19.5% Totals may not add due to rounding. 12 November 2018

Authorities for International Collaboration Department of State 2004 US – EU S&T Agreement allows for US citizens to participate in EU projects; allows for joint projects whereby US researchers send proposals to the NSF and European researchers send proposals to the EC; no particular funds set aside for these activities; no particular calls; authorization to encourage, enable joint research; but there is no demand that we do so. 37 other US- country S&T Agreements They are similar in that they are for 5 years, but they are not exact replicas. Funding agency to funding agency on specific topics, e.g., cybersecurity At different levels (MOUs or lesser agreements) Head of agency to head of agency At lower levels, counterpart to counterpart Shorter duration Do not need State Dept. authorizing agreements to collaborate, but one is limited without them, e.g., we cannot share reviews with our counterparts. 12 November 2018

Rules of the Road First Principle: Second Principle: Exception: Each country pays for its own researchers, students, and tool development. Except …. Second Principle: If there is some special justification or unique capabilities. If the work is in service to the US. Usually done through a subaward and with no indirect costs. Exception: Direct funds to an international entity must receive Dept. of State approval. 12 November 2018

NSB Reports on International Science and Engineering The Science and Engineering Workforce: America’s Potential (NSB 03-69) Toward a More Effective NSF Role in International Science and Engineering (NSB 00-217) International science and engineering should be a high priority for NSF, with a much stronger focus and higher level of visibility in the future. 12 November 2018

Arden L. Bement, Jr., NSF Director My remarks today emphasize a single theme: international cooperation in research and education is not a luxury; it is a necessity—and the foundation for all of our futures. The issue for research funding agencies is no longer whether we should work together, but how we can work together more effectively--smarter, faster, cheaper, and with greater impact on the generation of new knowledge and the development of innovative technologies. Arden L. Bement, Jr., NSF Director Seoul, Korea June 2007 International activities are an integral part of the NSF mission going back to 1958 the International Geophysical Year. Today, NSF continues its support for international activities from large-scale projects to graduate student training to collaborative individual investigator research. NSF Acting Director, Arden Bement, emphasized the importance of international cooperation to the U.S. community and workforce in a recent announcement of NSF’s International Research Fellows…. 97

Current OISE Areas of Focus Partnerships of teams of researchers Global engagement of future scientists and engineers Planning Grants/Workshops Increasing engagement with developing countries A bigger role for SBE in international activities 12 November 2018

Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) The program is intended to Catalyze a cultural change in U.S. institutions by establishing innovative new models for international collaborative research and education; Facilitate greater variety in student participation and preparation, and contribute to the development of a diverse, globally-engaged science and engineering workforce  12 awards in the first competition FY 05 19 awards in the second competition FY07 Currently preparing for the next solicitation PIRE: Investigation of Meaning Representations in Language Understanding for Machine Translation Systems (0530118) – US, Czech Republic and Germany on computational linguistics PIRE: Humanoids – Universally Accessible Infrastructures to Advance Capabilities (0730206) – US and Korean universities 12 November 2018

Planning Visits and Workshops NSF 03-559 Planning Visits To assess foreign facilities, have discussions with prospective foreign partners, finalize plans for cooperative research (7 to 14 days a visit for up to 2 years and up to $20K) Workshops Joint workshops designed to identify common research priorities Up to 2 years and up to $60K 12 November 2018

Global Engagement of Future Scientists and Engineers Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes – short courses for scientists and students from the Americas East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for US Graduate Students – includes Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Australia International Research Fellowship Program – within 3 years of receiving PhD, will support research abroad for 9-24 months IGERT – allows for supplements for graduate students to conduct research abroad REU – allows for undergraduates to conduct research abroad, includes overseas REU sites 12 November 2018

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CISE’s Approach CISE has a leadership role to play in CS&E. Develop principles and procedures. Think strategically. We are open to more international collaboration -- within constraints. In particular, we encourage more international collaboration where it benefits US science and engineering. 12 November 2018

Types of Proposals Workshops, conferences International travel SGERs Supplements to existing awards New research project: joint proposals, or single proposal with sub-award 12 November 2018

But if it is a new research project… And the project PIs are waiting for funding from two or more countries Matched timing of decisions would be helpful; this is very difficult to achieve. Double jeopardy is not helpful; frustrating to the PIs. But unmatched timing and decisions require tricky proposal writing. Rare solution: Joint solicitations and joint review. 12 November 2018

The Supplement Solution Must already have an award. International supplements are possible. (Consult your PD). EC-NSF ITR supplement program over 2 years. 20 supplements – most very successful, learned a lot, but Many IP issues Many coordination issues Many procedural issues Japan – NSF Cyber Trust supplement program over 3 years. 8 supplements Difficulty rousing interest on both sides 12 November 2018

Cyber Trust Solicitation Language International Collaborations Proposals are welcome that request supplemental funding to support collaboration with principal investigators affiliated with foreign research universities or research institutions and funded by foreign government research organizations.  Such proposals should request only funds to support travel of U.S. affiliated personnel to work with their foreign collaborators.  12 November 2018

Explanation Supplements to existing awards to carry out international collaborations are encouraged. Supplement budgets should be relatively small; one should ask for what one needs to ensure a successful collaboration, however. If a PI wants to develop a full-scale international project (with joint proposals submitted to relevant international funding sources), please contact the Program Director in advance for guidance. 12 November 2018

Conclusion CISE’s role is fundamental in enabling global science,engineering, and education. Talk to CISE Program Directors!!!! Talk to the OISE Program Director for the country/region in which you are interested. Don’t hesitate to ask questions. 12 November 2018

Thank you visit the CISE web site at http://www.nsf.gov/cise Suzi Iacono National Science Foundation siacono@nsf.gov (703) 292-8900 visit the CISE web site at http://www.nsf.gov/cise 12 November 2018