From: kristoff@NET.BIO.NET (Dave Kristofferson)
Newsgroups: bionet.sci-resources
Subject: Computational Science and Engineering Posdoctoral Assoc.
Date: 21 Nov 92 02:11:38 GMT
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I'm passing along this note that I received from NSF.

				Sincerely,

				Dave Kristofferson
				BIOSCI/bionet Manager

				kristoff@net.bio.net
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Attached is the program announcement for the CISE Computational
Science and Engineering Postdoctoral Research Associate.  In the
past this type of award has helped to support postdocs in the
biological sciences (5 out of 18 awarded in FY92).  
The deadline is January 19, 1993. 


PLEASE distribute this to anyone who might be interested!



Title  : NSF 92-120 - CISE Postdoctoral Research Associates in
          Computational Science and Engineering CISE Postdoctoral
          Research Associates in Experimental Science
Type   : Program Guideline
NSF Org: CISE
Date   : November 5, 1992
File   : nsf92120




CISE Postdoctoral Research Associates in Computational Science and
Engineering
CISE Postdoctoral Research Associates in Experimental Science

The Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) 
Directorate of the National Science Foundation plans a limited
number of grants for support of Postdoctoral Research
Associateships contingent upon available funding.  The Associates
are of two types:

       Associateships  in Computational Science and Engineering
(CS&E Associates) supported by the New Technologies Program in the
Division of Advanced Scientific Computing (DASC) in cooperation
with other NSF CS&E disciplines  (CS&E Associates). The objective
of these Associateship awards is to increase expertise in the
development of innovative methods and software for applying high
performance,  scalable parallel computing systems in solving large
scale CS&E problems.

       Associateships in Experimental Science (ES Associates)
supported by the Office of Cross Disciplinary Activities (CDA) . 
The objective of the ES Associateship awards is to increase
expertise in CISE experimental science by providing opportunities
for associates to work in established laboratories performing
experimental research in one or more of the research areas
supported by the CISE Directorate.

These awards provide opportunities for recent Ph.D.s to broaden
their knowledge and experience and to prepare them for significant
research careers on the frontiers of contemporary computational
science and engineering and experimental science.  It is assumed
that CS&E Associates will conduct their research at academic
research institutions or other centers or institutions which
provide access, either on site or by network, to high performance, 
scalable parallel computing systems and  will be performing
research associated with those systems. It is assumed that ES
Associates will conduct their research in academic research
institutions or other institutions  devoted to experimental science
in one or more of the research areas supported by the CISE
Directorate.

Who may submit
Universities, colleges, and other  research institutions as
described in Grants for Research and Education in Science and
Engineering (GRESE), (NSF 92-89) are eligible to submit proposals
to this program.  For CS&E Associateships the institution must have
access to high performance, emerging parallel computing systems. 
For ES Associateships, the institution should have an established
laboratory performing research in CISE experimental areas (as
described in Guide to Programs (NSF 92-78)). Associateship awards
will be based on proposals submitted by the sponsoring institution. 
The principal investigator will serve as an unreimbursed scientific
advisor for the research associate.  Research associates should not
be listed as co-principal investigators.   Each proposal must
include a research and training plan for the proposed research
associate in an activity of computational science and engineering
in any of the fields supported by DASC, other NSF CS&E programs or
experimental research supported by the CISE Directorate.  To be
eligible for this support, individuals must; (1) be eligible to be
appointed as a research associate or research assistant professor
in the  institution which has submitted the proposal, (2) fulfill
the requirement for the doctoral degree in computational science
and engineering, computer science or a closely related discipline
by September 30, 1993.

Award Amounts, Stipends and Research Expense Allowances
Awards will range from $36,200-$46,200 for a 24 month period.  The
award will include $32,000-$42,000 to support the Research
Associate (to be matched equally by the sponsoring institution). 
There will also be an allowance of $4,200 to the sponsoring
institution, in lieu of indirect costs, as partial reimbursement
for expenses incurred in support of the research.  The annual award
to the research associate will be composed of two parts; an annual
stipend (salary and benefits) that may range from $28,000-$38,000,
and a $4,000 per year research expense allowance expendable at the
Associate's discretion for travel, publication expenses, and other
research-related costs.  There is no allowance for dependents. The
effective date of the award cannot be later than January 1994.


Matching Funds
The institution must match the NSF award on a dollar for dollar
basis excluding the $4,200 granted in lieu of indirect costs.  
Matching funds may come from grants from other NSF programs, other
agencies' programs, or from other institutional resources. 
Matching fund arrangements are the responsibility of the submitting
institution and must be detailed in the budget request.  To the
extent that the sponsoring institution increases its cost sharing
by providing additional stipend beyond the level of $38,000 over
the 24 month award period, the CISE Postdoctoral Associates program
will not provide additional funds.

Evaluation and Selection
Proposals will be reviewed by panel in accordance with established
Foundation procedures and the general criteria described in the
GRESE brochure.  In particular, the review panel will consider: 
the candidate's ability, accomplishments, potential as evidenced by
the quality and significance of past research, long range career
goals, the likely impact of the proposed postdoctoral training and
research on the future career goals, the likely impact of the
proposed postdoctoral training and research on the future
scientific development of the applicant and on the parallel
computing infrastructure of the US (for CS&E Associates) or on
Experimental Science in CISE disciplines (for ES Associates), and
the adequacy of the sponsoring institution's access to high
performance and/or experimental computational resources to support
the proposed research.

The selection of the Research Associates will be made by the
National Science Foundation on the basis of panel reviews,  with
due consideration of the effect of the awards on the infrastructure
of CS&E and experimental computer science research in the US.

Copies of the GRESE brochure and other NSF publications are
available at no cost from the NSF Forms and Publication Unit, phone
(202) 357-7668, or via e-mail (Bitnet:pub@nsf or
Internet:pubs@note.nsf.gov).

Application Procedures and Proposal Materials
To be eligible for consideration, a proposal must contain forms
which can be found in the GRESE brochure.   Required are a
Supplementary Application Information Form (NSF Form 1225-one
copy), a Current and Pending Support Form (NSF Form 1239-one copy)
to be completed by the Principal Investigator (the scientific
advisor), and one original and twelve copies of:

     (a)  Cover page with institutional certificates (Form 1207).
Title should indicate whether the          proposal is an CS&E
Postdoctoral Associate or ES Postdoctoral Associate.

     (b)  Budget (Form 1030).

     (c)  Statement with details regarding matching funds and their
source.

     (d)  Personal career goals statement not to exceed one single-
spaced page, written by the           research associate applicant,
that describes the career goals of the applicant and what        
role the chosen research, scientific advisor and sponsoring
institution will play in        enhancing the realization of these
long-range career goals.

     (e)  Statement of results from prior NSF support (of the
Principal Investigator) related to the       proposed research.

     (f)  Biographical sketch of the principal investigator as
called for in the GRESE brochure.

     (g)  Up-to-date curriculum vitae of the research associate
applicant including a complete list of       publications, but no
reprints (a thesis should not be included, but a thesis abstract
may be        included).

     (h)  Proposal abstract, less than 250 words, of the training
and research plan.

     (i)  Training and research plan (not to exceed three single-
spaced typewritten pages).  This          should propose research
which could be carried out during the award period.  The      
creativity, description and essential elements of the research
proposal must be those of          the research associate
applicant.

     (j)  Statement from the proposed postdoctoral advisor
nominating the research associate       indicating the nature of
the postdoctoral supervision to be given if the award is made.

     (k)  Statement from the advisor clearly describing the
computing facilities and resources that       will be available to
support the proposed research.

     (l)  Three recommendations (normally including one from the
doctoral advisor).   Training and           research plans should
be provided to your references to assist their recommendations.

Please note that the research description page limit is less than
the research description page limit specified in GRESE. All
application materials must be:
     (1)   received by NSF no later than the deadline date January
19, 1993;      (2)   be postmarked no later than five (5) days
prior to the deadline date; or
     (3)   be sent via commercial overnight mail no later than two
(2) days prior to the deadline date; to be considered for  award.
Send completed proposals with supporting application materials to: 
New Technologies Postdoctoral Associateships, NSF 92-120, Division
of Advanced Scientific Computing, Room 417, National Science
Foundation, Washington, D.C.,20550 for CS&E Associates and to CISE
Experimental Science Postdoctoral Associateships,NSF 92-120, Office
of Cross Disciplinary Activities, Room 436, National Science
Foundation, Washington, DC, 20550 for ES Associates. Award
recommendations are planned for March, 1993 with announcements in
April, 1993.  In FY1992 DASC made 18 such post-doc awards and CDA 
made 12.  In FY1993, it is anticipated that DASC and CDA will make
approximately 35 awards total.

Additional Information
If you wish additional information, please contact Dr. Robert
G.Voigt, Program Director, New Technologies, DASC, at (202)
357-7727 (e-mail: rvoigt@nsf.gov)  for CS&E Associates or Dr. John
C. Cherniavsky, Head, CDA at (202) 357-7349 (e-mail: 
jchernia@nsf.gov) for ES Associates.

Copies of most program announcements are available electronically
using the Science and Technology Information System (STIS).  The
full text can be searched on-line, and copied from the system. 
Instructions for use of the system are in NSF 91-10 "STIS Flyer." 
The printed copy is available from the Forms and Publications Unit. 
An electronic copy may be requested by sending a message to
"stis@nsf" (bitnet) or "stis@nsf.gov" (Internet).

The Foundation provides awards for research in the sciences and
engineering.  The awardee is wholly responsible for the conduct of
such research and preparation of the results for publication.  The
Foundation does not assume responsibility for such findings or
their interpretation.

The Foundation welcomes  proposals on behalf of all qualified
scientists and engineers  and strongly encourages women,
minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in any
of the research and research-related programs described in this
document.

Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities
provide funding for special assistance or equipment to enable
persons with disabilities (investigators and other staff, including
student research assistants) to work on an NSF project.  See
program announcement (NSF 91-54), or contact the program
coordinator (202) 357-7456 for more information.

In accordance with Federal statutes and regulations and NSF
policies, no person on grounds of race, color, age, sex, national
origin, or disability shall be excluded from participation in,
denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any
program or activity receiving financial assistance from the
National Science Foundation.

NSF has TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) capability which
enables individuals with hearing impairments to communicate with
the Division of Personnel and Management for information relating
to NSF programs, employment, or general information.  This number
is (202) 357-7492.

Grants awarded as a result of this announcement are administered in
accordance with the terms and conditions of NSF GC-1, "Grant
General Conditions," or FDP-II, "Federal Demonstration Project
General Terms and Conditions," depending on the grantee
organization. Copies of these documents are available at no cost
from the NSF Forms and Publications Unit, phone (202) 357-7668, or
via e-mail (Bitnet:pubs@nsf or Internet:pubs@note.nsf.gov). More
comprehensive information is contained in the NSF Grant Policy
Manual (July 1989) for sale through the Superintendent of
Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

"Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 47.070, Computer and
Information Science and Engineering."

The information requested on this application material is solicited
under the authority of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950,
as amended. It will be used in connection with the selection of
qualified proposals and may be used and disclosed to qualified
reviewers and staff assistants as part of the review process and to
other government agencies. See Systems of Records, NSF-50,
"Principal Investigator/ Proposal File and Associated Records" and
NSF-51, "Reviewer/Proposals File and Associated Records" 56 Federal
Register 54907 (October 23, 1991). Submission of the information is
voluntary. Failure to provide full and complete information,
however, may reduce the possibility of your receiving an award.

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is
estimated to average 120 hours per response, including the time for
reviewing instructions. Send comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information,
including suggestions for reducing this burden to:

Herman G. Fleming
Reports Clearance Officer
Division of Human Resource Management
National Science Foundation
Washington, DC  20550

And  to:

Office of Management and Budget
Paperwork Reduction Project (3145-0058)
Washington, DC 20503

NSF 92-120 (New)
OMB 3145-0058
PT 34
KW 1004000,
          0600000