nsf funding and dos and don’ts
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NSF Funding and Dos and Don’ts. Association of Medical and Graduate Departments of Biochemistry January 19, 2002 Leanne Cusumano Office of Inspector General National Science Foundation www.oig.nsf.gov. Items for Discussion. NSF Obtaining Funding NSF OIG Investigating Allegations - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
NSF Funding and Dos and Don’ts
Association of Medical and Graduate Departments of Biochemistry
January 19, 2002
Leanne CusumanoOffice of Inspector General
National Science Foundationwww.oig.nsf.gov
Items for Discussion
NSF
Obtaining Funding
NSF OIG
Investigating Allegations
Current Issues
Case Studies
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What is the National Science Foundation?
Independent agency of the U.S. Government Initiates and supports, thru grants & contracts,
– scientific and engineering research & programs– education programs at all levels,
Appraises impact of research on:– industrial development – general welfare.
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How much NSF $ goes to research?
$ 4.4 Billion– 30,000 requests per year– 20,000 competitive awards per year– 1800 institutions receive funding annually
Share of federal funding for basic research at universities & colleges:– physical sciences (36%)– environmental sciences (49%)– engineering (50%) – mathematics (72%) – computer science research (78%)
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What does NSF not usually fund?
Bioscience research with disease-related goals – work on the etiology, diagnosis or treatment of
physical or mental disease, – abnormality or malfunction
Development of products for commercial marketing or classified research – EXCEPT SBIR/STTR
Courtesy of Dr. P. Dennis, NSF/BIO/MCB
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What types of biochemistry does NSF fund?
Bio
– MCB
– IBN Geo - Biological Oceanography Eng – Bioeng. and Environmental Systems SBE - Physical Anthropology MPS – Chemistry SGER/Conference Grants/INT Other!
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NSF Organization
D ep u ty D irec to r
A ss is tan t D irec to rB io log ica l S c ien ces
A ss is tan t D irec to rM ath & P h ys ica l S c ien ces
A ss is tan t D irec to rO th ers
D irec to r
N ation a l S c ien ce B oard
Courtesy of Dr. P. Dennis, NSF/BIO/MCB
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BIO Organization
D ep u tyJ im E d w ard s
P rog ram s an dC lu s te rs
D ivis ion D irec to rM C B
M aryan n a H en kart
P rog ram s an dC lu s te rs
D ivis ion D irec to rIB N
F ran k G reen
P rog ram s an dC lu s te rs
D ivis ion D irec to rD E B
Terry Y a tes
P rog ram s an dC lu s te rs
D ivis ion D irec to rD B I
M ach i D ilw orth
A ss is tan t D irec to rM ary C lu tte r
Courtesy of Dr. P. Dennis, NSF/BIO/MCB
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BIO Divisions
Molecular and Cellular Biosciences - MCB
Integrative Biology and Neurosciences - IBN
Environmental Biology - DEB
Biological Infrastructure - DBI
Courtesy of Dr. P. Dennis, NSF/BIO/MCB
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MCB Clusters / Programs
Biomolecular structure and function: molecular biochemistry; molecular biophysics
Biomolecular processes: biochemistry of gene expression; metabolic biochemistry
Cell biology: cellular organization; signal transduction
Genetics: eukaryotic genetics; microbial genetics, microbial observatories
Courtesy of Dr. P. Dennis, NSF/BIO/MCB
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How can I get funding from NSF?
Call the Program!Apply for a grant
http://www.nsf.gov/home/menus/pi.htm
Work with a PI who has a grantApply for a fellowship
http://www.nsf.gov/home/menus/grads.htm– http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/
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Who reviews my proposal?
NSF Program Officer– a scientist, engineer, or educator
3 to 10 others– outside NSF– experts in the field
Division Director or designee– 6 months to decide (target)– 30 days to issue from DGA (target)
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What criteria are used to review my proposal?
1: What is the intellectual merit of the proposed activity?
2: What are the broader impacts of the proposed activity?
3: Special criteria as required to highlight the specific objectives of certain programs and activities.
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To what do I certify when I submit my proposal?
[PI & Co-PI– statements contained in the proposal– authorship – reporting of the research – scientific conduct of the project]
AOR– accuracy and completeness of statements– compliance with award terms & conditions
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Other certifications?
COI Policy Drug-Free Workplace Debarment and Suspension Lobbying (proposal >$100,000) For-profit Business type
– small, minority owned, woman owned
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How does OIG work with NSF?
Investigates allegations of:– fraud, waste, and abuse– misconduct in science
Conducts audits:– financial– administrative– programmatic
Outreach
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What if an allegation is fraud?
InvestigateRefer to Department of Justice
– Criminal
– Civil
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What happens when OIG receives an allegation of misconduct?
Step Timeframe (target)
1. Inquiry 60 days - OIG 90 days - Awardee
Deferral? - 88%
2. Investigation 120 days - OIG 180 days -Awardee
OIG Review of Institution Report
3. Adjudication 45 days - NSF
4. Appeal 30 days - NSF
Case may close at any step
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What is misconduct in science?
Fabrication Falsification Plagiarism Other serious deviation from accepted
practices Retaliation against reporter
NSF’s Regulation45 CFR 689.1
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OSTP Policy
Federal Policy for addressing RESEARCH misconduct
Defines F, F, P violation of peer review defines “research” and the “research record”
All Federal agencies that support internal or external research should implement by 12/6/2001
Similar to NSF rules
no whistleblower
65 FR 76260 (Dec. 6, 2000)
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What should an institution do upon receiving an allegation of misconduct?
Conduct inquiry Notify NSF OIG immediately if:
– serious– immediate health hazards– NSF interests need protection– Federal action necessary– public should be informed
Provide inquiry report to OIG if investigating Accept deferral & get on-site help, as appropriate Investigate Provide investigation report to OIG
45 CFR 689.3
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What does OIG do with a report?
Reviews reportDetermines Federal interestSeeks additional information about
– investigation
– events covered by investigationMakes recommendation to NSF
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What does NSF consider in determining what action to take?
IntentPatternScope of affected awards
Seriousness
45 CFR 689.1(b)
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What standards does NSF use to determine if misconduct serious?
Community standardsApplicable regulations & grant
conditionsAfter:
– investigationformal examination and evaluation of relevant factsextent and consequences of misconduct
– subject’s input
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What are community standards?
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What are some current issues?
Human Subject Protection
Animal Welfare Conflicts of Interests
– SBIR
– Consulting Training Program Income Patents
C&P Support Cost-sharing Program Income Budget
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Where can I get information on-line?
General
www.nsf.gov Community standards
http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/ses/sdest/ Grant Conditions
http://www.nsf.gov/home/grants/grants_gac.htm Regulations
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/index.html
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How can I contact OIG?
Internet:www.oig.nsf.govE-mail: [email protected]: 703-292-7100Hotline: 1-800-428-2189Write: 4201 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22230