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Is it possible to reallocate NSF funds from the graduating PhD student to support the postdoc?
An NSF grant budget includes funding for two PhD students, with one student graduating soon and transitioning to a postdoc position within the group. Is it possible to reallocate funds from the ...
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Post-docs cannot be PIs: should a place-holder PI be included?
I have a situation similar to the question asked
here,
with some differences.
I am getting ready to submit an NSF grant proposal
(as a PI).
On this project,
I'd like to work closely with a post-doc ...
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Applying for NSF PRFB. What constitutes "Current and Pending Support" for a postdoc?
I am applying for the NSF PRFB. I recently began a postdoc position in lab and have been funded since June 2021 by my PI's NIH award. I have no sources of current or pending funding that have been ...
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Who reads the NSF postdoc fellowship applications? (mathematics)
I am applying for the NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, and I noticed the guidelines say the following:
The Project Description should be written with both specialists ...
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NSF Guidelines on Postdoc Salary for Grants Hosted by an Institution/PI
I'm looking for guidelines the NSF may have on minimum salary paid to a postdoc under grants to an institution/PI. These are grants that, for example, I would write which then get awarded to me/my ...
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NSF mathematics postdoctoral fellowship: how to indicate U.S. citizenship status
I'm currently preparing to submit my NSF mathematics postdoctoral fellowship application, with deadline tomorrow on October 17. You must be a U.S. citizen (or permanent resident, etc.) to apply. There ...
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Sponsoring scientist for for NSF postdoc fellowship
I wonder how do people usually find sponsoring scientist for NSF postdoc fellowship. Do you find someone you want to work first and then decide mutually you want to apply for NSF funding or you ...
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Applying for NSF math postdoc fellowship with a non-U.S. institution as sponsor
I will be applying for the NSF mathematics postdoctoral fellowship this fall, and I was surprised to find out that the sponsoring institution need not be located in the United States. One of the ...
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Will the January 2018 government shut down affect the NSF postdoc awards?
I very recently learned that I will be awarded an NSF postdoc!
And then the US government shut-down.
Should I expect the NSF postdoc to work out once the government starts running again?
Note: The ...
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Formatting and grammar of sponsoring scientist statement
Is there a formatting guide for the Sponsoring Scientist Statement for NSF postdocs in the Department of Mathematical Sciences? All I'm finding is this two page document, which is much less precise ...
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Apply for NSF postdoc in mathematics: question about SAM [closed]
I am applying for the mathematics NSF postdoc, and when I click check, I get the warning:
Organization-DUNS Conflict - The identified organization cannot be found in the System for Award Management (...
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Roughly what date do NSF Postdoc Fellowship announcements occur?
I can't find any information about when NSF announces the recipients of their postdoctoral fellowship awards. I'm specifically interested in the one for mathematics. I'd like to use this information ...
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Post-doc independent money/grant (astrophysics/computer science) in the US (travel expense/workshop)?
I am currently a postdoc in a US University (I'm French).
I am in between astrophysics and computer science.
My work is currently funded by NSF (work related to the Dark Energy Survey).
Are there ...
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Error on FastLane (NSF) letter of Reference System for the NSFPF
The NSF postdoctoral application is due in less than 2 weeks and I am trying to send out invitations for my reference letters. However, for the past week (on fastlane.gov) I have gotten the same ...
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NSF postdoctoral fellowship eligibility requirements
I am about to receive my PhD and would like to apply for an NSF postdoctoral fellowship.
I have two questions about the eligibility requirements that I haven't been able to find the answers to online:...
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