1. Introduction and NSF Overview NSF Regional Grants Conference October 4 - 5, 2004 St. Louis, MO Hosted by: Washington University

2. Main Topics Origins of NSF The National Science Foundation FY 2005 Federal Budget The NSF FY 2005 Budget  NSF Initiatives Current Proposal, Award and Funding Trends

3. Origins of NSF

4. “The Government should accept new responsibilities for promoting the flow of scientific knowledge and the development of scientific talent in our youth.”  Science, The Endless Frontier, 1945 1947: Congress Approves, Truman Vetoes: Agencies created in the meantime 1950: Compromise Bill Approved & Signed by Truman

5. NSF Act of 1950 “ To promote the progress of science…” NSB (24) and 1 Director, appointed by the President Encourage & develop a national policy for the promotion of basic research and education in the math, physical, medical,biological, engineering and other sciences Initiate & support basic scientific research in the sciences Evaluate the science research programs undertaken by agencies of the Federal government Provide information for S&E policy formation

6. NSF Vision Enabling the nation’s future through discovery, learning and innovation. NSF-3

7. NSF in a Nutshell Independent Agency Supports basic research & education Uses grant mechanism Low overhead; highly automated Discipline-based structure Cross-disciplinary mechanisms Use of Rotators/IPAs National Science Board

8. National Science Board (NSB) 24 members + Director; President appoints; Senate confirms 6 year terms; rotation every 2 years at May NSB meeting Authority to make awards delegated through NSB to Director and flows down to grant and contract officers

9. National Science Foundation Inspector General National Science Board Director Deputy Director Staff Offices Computer & Information Science & Engineering Engineering Geosciences Mathematical & Physical Sciences Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences Education & Human Resources Budget, Finance & Award Management Information Resource Management Biological Sciences

10. NSF: Recent Personnel Changes NSF Director Rita Colwell departed February 21, 2004 Arden Bement nominated as Director. Currently serves in acting capacity until confirmation by the Senate Three Assistant Directors recruitments active: BIO, EHR and SBE Office of International Science & Engineering moved to the Office of the Director October 1, 2004 BFA Realignment  Mary Santonastasso heads up the newly formed Division of Institution & Award Support  Gerard Glaser is the new director of the Division of Grants & Agreements  Donna Fortunat heads up the newly formed Division of Contracts & Complex Agreements

11. Polar Programs  U.S. Antarctic Program Science Resources Statistics  Data collection and analysis  Science and Engineering Indicators International (close cooperation with the Department of State) NSF: Special Responsibilities NSF-8

12. NSF by the Numbers $5.66BFY 2004 Budget (obligations) 6%NSF share of total annual Federal spending for research and development 20%NSF share of Federal funding for non-medical basic research at academic institutions 44,000Proposals evaluated in FY 2004 through a competitive process of merit review 11,000New awards funded in FY 2004

13. NSF by the Numbers (cont’d) 58,000Scientists & engineers who evaluate proposals for NSF each year 250,000Proposal reviews done each year 40,000Students supported by NSF Graduate Research Fellowships since 1952 200,000People (researchers, postdoctoral fellows, trainees, students) NSF directly supports

14. FY 2005 Federal Budget

15. Spending America’s Income Broad revenue and spending categories in President Bush’s fiscal 2005 budget: Where it comes from (receipts) $2.1 trillion How it would be spent (outlays) $2.4 trillion Individual income tax: $874 billion Corporate income tax: $230 billion Payroll tax: $794 billion Excise tax: $73 billion Estate and gift tax: $21 billion Customs duties: $22 billion Other: $37 billion $510 billion: Social Security $490 billion: Discretionary (non-defense) $420 billion: National defense (discretionary) $290 billion: Medicare $178 billion: Interest on debt $188 billion: Medicaid $320 billion: Other Deficit: $345-$360 billion (with adjustment for revenue uncertainty) $2.4 trillion

16. Total U.S. R&D funding, by source Source: S&E Indicators-2002, Figure 4-1

17. Federal Obligations for Basic Research at Academic Institutions, FY 2002 Total Federal Distribution ($000) NSF Share of Total Federal Computer sciences Mathematics Social sciences Environmental sciences Engineering Other Sciences Physical sciences Biological sciences (non-medical) Psychology Medical sciences

18. Summary of the 2005 Budget Request Sets priority on war against terrorism, overseas and at home Funds high-priority initiatives; slows growth throughout the rest of government Maintains focus on results instead of dollars Outcome (budget $) uncertain at this time

19. The NSF FY 2005 Budget

20. NSF FY 2005 Request by Account (Dollars in Millions)

21. NSF FY 2005 Research & Related Activities Request by Directorates (Dollars in Millions)

22. Part of the President’s “No Child Left Behind” education initiative Links local schools with universities to: strengthen preK-12 math and science education, train teachers, reach out to underserved schools and students $80 million for FY 2005 Math and Science Partnership http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?ods_key=nsf03605

23. Microbial genome sequencing Ecology of infectious diseases Interdisciplinary research on the complex interplay of physical, human & other biological systems Materials use and impact on society and environment Emphasis on new molecular, bioinformation, computational technologies and methods Biocomplexity in the Environment http://www.nsf.gov/geo/ere/ereweb/fund-biocomplex.cfm

24. Cyber infrastructure Large-scale networking High-end computation Building safer more reliable information & communication systems Integrating cutting edge IT research with learning & training strategies Transitioning from priority area to fundamental science & engineering in FY 2005. Information Technology Research http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf04012

25. Fundamental research & education:  Biologically-based systems  Creation of new materials  Functional nanoscale structures  Quantum computing  Nanoscale processes in the environment Grand challenges Centers & Networks of Excellence Infrastructure Societal & educational implications Nanoscale Science and Engineering http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/nano/

26. Fundamental mathematical & statistical sciences Interdisciplinary research linked to mathematics Mathematical & statistical challenges of large data sets Modeling & managing uncertainty Modeling complex nonlinear systems Critical investments in math education Mathematical Sciences Priority Area http://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/news/publicat/nsf03009/cross/priority.htm#5

27. Research on decision making under uncertainty Creating new technology tools for social scientists Understanding large-scale transformation and agents of change Modeling human and social interactions Dynamics of human behavior Human and Social Dynamics http://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/news/publicat/nsf03009/cross/priority.htm#6

28. Current Proposal, Award and Funding Trends

29. NSF Recent Trends - FY 2000 to FY 2004 Budget Obligations (Millions of Dollars) $3,948 $4,532 $4,774 Admin & Mgmt # of Employees # of Competitive Proposals # of Competitive Awards Aver. Annual Res. Grant Size Aver. Research Grant Duration (years) 43% 54% 8% 48% 5% 31% 4% $5,369 2.82.9 $105,800$113,601 FY00 Change from FY00 to FY04 FY03 FY02 FY01 $115,666$135,609 9,8509,925 10,406 10,844 29,50831,94235,164 40,075 1,2001,2201,242 1,244 $189 $214 $231$251 $5,656 $291 $1,301 $43,759 $10,380 $139,000 2.9

30. NSF Recent Trends - FY 1999 to FY 2003 Total Assets (Millions of Dollars) $4,573$6,002 Total Liabilities (Millions of Dollars) Net Position (Millions of Dollars) 62% 14% 66% $6,713 $7,425 FY99 Change from FY00 to FY03 FY02FY01FY00 $4,241$4,760 $5,587$6,347 $7,045 $332$380$415$366$380 $5,140

31. Number of FY 2003 Proposals – 29,164 Declines, 10,791 Awards

32. Avg. Award Score 5=Excellent4=Very Good3=Good2=Fair1=Poor

36. *Based on estimated 2002-2003 GDP Deflators

37. Key Documents FY 2005 Federal Budget  http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2005/ http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2005/ FY 2005 NSF Budget Request  http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/bud/fy2005/toc.htm http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/bud/fy2005/toc.htm Grant Proposal Guide (NSF 04-23)  http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?gpg http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?gpg Science and Engineering Indicators  http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/seind04/ http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/seind04/ When in doubt –  http://www.nsf.gov/ http://www.nsf.gov/