Important information for proposers

All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements. Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.

AISL: Program Webinars and Resources - Fall 2023

The AISL program team has put together a series of recorded presentations and live webinars designed to support submitters in the preparation of proposals for the AISL program (NSF 22-626). There are six topic-focused recorded webinars plus five office hour-type sessions where AISL program officers will be available to respond to questions from participants about topics covered in the recordings. Please prepare for the live webinars by watching the recorded webinars in advance.

Some recorded webinars are available now at Informalscience.org and all will be available in October 2023. Please sign up for the REVISE newsletter here to be notified when all recorded webinars are available on the REVISE website. To attend the live webinars, you must register by using the links provided in the webinar descriptions below.

 

RECORDED WEBINARS

AISL Proposal Goals

Overview of the six new program goals with a deeper focus on Goals 1-3 which are required of all proposals. Link to recording, passcode = AISLGOALS1-6. (Note that this is the same webinar from last year’s competition. It is still applicable and up-to-date.)

AISL Evaluation and Project Oversight 

How to integrate iterative improvement and accountability into your AISL projects. Link to recording. (Note that this is the same webinar from last year’s competition. It is still applicable and up-to-date.)

AISL Project Type 1: Synthesis Projects

This webinar discusses AISL Synthesis proposals and things to consider when designing this project type, along with common weaknesses in submissions.  Recording available in October on informalscience.org.

AISL Project Types 2 & 3: Conference and Partnership Development Projects

This webinar offers tips on preparing proposals for AISL Conference and Partnership Development Projects, including how to make the most of your 8-page project description. Recording available in October on informalscience.org.

AISL Project Types 4 & 5: Integrating Research & Practice and Wide-reaching Public Engagement with STEM Projects

This webinar covers the priorities of AISL Integrating Research & Practice and Wide-reaching Public Engagement with STEM Projects, as well as tips on how you might choose between the two types. Recording available in October on informalscience.org.

Creating Equitable AISL Budgets

This webinar offers detailed suggestions on how to prepare a budget and budget justification. This includes a discussion of the AISL solicitation’s emphasis on equity. Recording available in October on informalscience.org.

 

LIVE WEBINARS

AISL Goals and Project Types Q&A Session

Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 4:00-5:00pm ET

AISL program officers will be available to answer participants’ questions about AISL goals and project types. Register here.

NSF Proposal Preparation 101

Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 3:00-4:00pm ET

This session will introduce new proposers to the NSF proposal preparation process and provide helpful suggestions specific to applying to the AISL program. Register here.

Equitable AISL Budgets Q&A Session

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 2:30-3:30pm ET

AISL program officers will be available to answer participants’ questions about creating equitable budgets. Register here.

CHIPS Microelectronics DCL Q&A Session

Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 4:00-5:00pm ET

The AISL Program is conducting office hours on the recently launched Dear Colleague Letter: Advancing Microelectronics Education. The session will focus on how the DCL supports opportunities to advance microelectronics within informal STEM education. We advise that you review a recorded webinar prior to attending. Register here.

Final Open Q&A Session

Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 4:00-5:00pm ET

A final open “office hours” for your questions. All types of questions will be addressed. Register here.

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Check out other resources available at https://www.informalscience.org/about-nsf-aisl-program

Please note: These webinars and resources do not replace the need for all submitters to read the AISL Solicitation (NSF 22-626) and the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG).

 

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