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About CAREER

The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations.

Workshop Agenda

Click here to download an agenda for the December 2nd CAREER Proposal Development Workshop

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if my project is a topic that is "NSF-fundable"?

How do I determine what program to submit my proposal to?

Is there a place where I can post questions for other investigators preparing proposals?

Can I submit a CAREER proposal if I already have a grant that funds my research?

Is there a timeline for the CAREER Proposal Development Program?

How do I register for NSF's FastLane proposal submission site?

Am I required to use FastLane to prepare and submit my proposal to NSF?

Where should questions be directed on use of the NSF FastLane system?

What are the proposal margin and spacing requirements that need to be followed when developing an NSF CAREER proposal?

Does the “2 month” salary rule apply to all senior personnel or only to faculty on academic appointments on a CAREER Award?

What is the definition of "person-months" in the Current & Pending Support form?

The CAREER solicitation for 2011 has not been released yet. Which program should we select on the FastLane cover-page to indicate the RFP we are responding to when uploading the proposal in preparation for the review?

Where can I find more information about the NSF requirement for a data management plan?

I am requesting support for a postdoctoral research associate in my proposal. Where can I find more information about the requirement for the postdoc mentoring plan?