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The AISL program team has a series of webinars that are relevant and align with the updated AISL solicitation (NSF 24-601) as well as other proposal preparation aspects submitters may find helpful. While the solicitation number has changed (NSF 24-601) and Goal 3’s title has been updated, the information in the recorded videos are still up-to-date.
In addition, the AISL Program officers will offer three Office Hours with Program Officers for questions and answers and two live webinars on a new (NSF 24-122) Dear Colleague Letters (DCL): NSF 75th Anniversary: NSF STEM Day.
The structure for each webinar (recorded or live) includes a presentation plus Q&A. The Office Hours with Program Officers are open Q&A sessions.
The presentation components of the DCL live webinars are recorded for posting on the page. The Q&A component of webinars as well as Office Hours with Program Officers are not recorded.
The presentation components of the DCL live webinars are recorded for posting on the page. The Q&A component of webinars as well as Office Hours with Program Officers are not recorded.
Please note: These webinars and resources do not replace the need for all submitters to read the AISL Solicitation (NSF 24-601) and the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG 24-1) as well as following your institution’s policies and procedures.
Live Webinars for NSF 24-122 Dear Colleague Letter: NSF 75th Anniversary: NSF STEM Day
The NSF 24-122: NSF 75th Anniversary: NSF STEM Day DCL has been released. The live webinars will include a presentation plus Q&A. We will record the presentation component of the first webinar & post it on informalscience.org.
The live webinars will occur on:
Office Hours
NSF AISL Program Officers will be available to respond to your questions. All types of questions are welcome. Note that viewing the relevant recorded webinars prior to the Q&A sessions is suggested, particularly the ones on AISL Proposal Goals, AISL Evaluation and Project Oversight, the relevant Project Types (see below), and Creating Equitable AISL Budgets.
Office hours will occur on:
Recorded Webinars
NSF Proposal Preparation 101
This session introduced new proposers to the NSF proposal preparation process and provided helpful suggestions specific to applying to the AISL program. Watch the recording.
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. While the solicitation number has changed (NSF 24-601) and Goal 3’s title has been updated, the information in the recorded video is still up-to-date.
AISL Evaluation and Project Oversight
How to integrate iterative improvement and accountability into your AISL projects. Link to recording. While the solicitation number has changed (NSF 24-601) and Goal 3’s title has been updated, the information in the recorded video is still up-to-date.
AISL Project Types
While the solicitation number has changed (NSF 24-601) and Goal 3’s title has been updated, the information in the recorded videos are still 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. Watch the recording. Download the presentation slides.
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. Watch the recording. Download the presentation slides.
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. Watch the recording. Download the presentation slides.
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. While the solicitation number has changed (NSF 24-601) and Goal 3’s title has been updated, the information in the recorded videos are still up-to-date.
Part 1 discusses: Reminders about the AISL Program, Attending to equity in a proposal & budget, Preparing a budget and budget justification. Watch Part 1. Download the Part 1 presentation slides.
Part 2 discusses: Budget preparation, line by line, including budget justification (lines A-F). Watch Part 2. Download the Part 2 presentation slides.
Part 3 discusses: Budget preparation, line by line, including budget justification (line G). Watch Part 3. Download the Part 3 presentation slides.
Part 4 discusses: Common budget pitfalls & related documents, NSF guidance on receiving NSF funding. Watch Part 4. Download the Part 4 presentation slides.