Anna Allen
Program Director @ NSF managing the Developmental Systems Cluster. Researcher with C. elegans lab at Howard Univ (HBCU). All comments reflect my own opinions.
- ***Important*** BIO will host a Virtual Office Hour (VOH) on Thurs, Dec 18th, 2025, 1 - 2 pm ET. In this VOH, we’ll be joined by leadership to outline updates to NSF’s review process & share news relevant to all areas of research funded by BIO. Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
- There will be a question-and-answer session after a brief presentation. The event will not be recorded but presentation slides may be provided after the event on the NSF events page. www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-b...
- Join NSF on Thurs 9/18/25 from 1–2pm ET for the IOS Virtual Office Hour where this month’s topic is the panel review process. This VOH will include an example of what panel discussions are like via a short mock panel presentation. Register here: www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-i...
- Tomorrow (Thursday 8/21/25) at 1pm ET join IOS for a virtual office hour on... "Tips on Proposal Writing". Everyone can use some tips! See you there! You know y'all want to hear from me. 😆 www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-i...
- Science to the Rescue! Because it's Friday in the summer and want to show science and NSF support.
- The Division of Molecular & Cellular Biosciences (MCB) at the NSF will have a virtual office hour on Wed, June 11th from 2 – 3pm ET. The topic will be Tips on Writing a Competitive NSF Proposal. Please register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
- Join the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) for a virtual office hour on Wednesday, June 18th at 1 – 2 pm ET. The topic will be NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER). CAREER proposals are due on July 23, 2025. Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
- Just posting in case you didn't receive the email with this message from the NSF Director, Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan. nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Letter...
- NSF has created an Executive Order Implementation webpage to ensure the widest dissemination of information and updates. We will continue to communicate with you as we receive additional guidance. new.nsf.gov/executive-or...
- Join us on Thursday January 16th, 1 – 2pm ET for the first IOS Virtual Office Hour of 2025. The topic is: Broader Impacts Demystified! iosblog.nsfbio.com/2025/01/06/d...
- Job opportunity in NSF / IOS (Integrative Organismal Systems) in the Neural Systems Cluster! It's a permanent Program Director position for the Neural Systems Cluster in Alexandria, VA. Happy to answer any questions if you have them! www.usajobs.gov/job/824294000
- The Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) at NSF has a vacancy announcement for a Deputy Division Director (DDD) position in DEB (Division of Environmental Biology). Closing date is 1/9/25. See USAJobs posting www.usajobs.gov/job/823439300
- Common NSF proposal submission question: Q: When should I submit if the solicitation has no deadline? A: Submit the proposal when it is ready to submit. Take the time to have a colleague outside your immediate research area look it over for clarity and feasibility.
- Our IOS Virtual Office Hour this month is on what to do post-review with your individual reviews, panel summary & Program Officer comments. December 19th from 1-2pm ET. We'll share valuable info for anyone about the merit review process. See you there! iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/12/04/d...
- NSF started requiring the use of MFA (Multifactor Authentication) when logging into Research.gov in Sept 2024. Some individuals ran into issues setting up their MFA (sincere apologies if this was you!). Here's a post with some updates & tips on the MFA process. iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/11/26/u...
- Did you know there was a recent NSF DCL (Dear Colleague Letter) for Advancing Research at the Intersection of Biology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)? NSF 24-131. If not, now you do! 😉 Check it out! iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/09/19/r... www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
- The #1 piece of advice I give to people considering applying for NSF funding... *** Talk to a Program Director *** We are not scary. I promise. Our job is to help figure out the best place for your research to be reviewed at NSF. If you email & don't hear back within a week, please email again!
- If you are going to #ABRCMS2024 in Pittsburgh stop by the NSF Bio Booth! We'll have tons of info for anyone interested in applying to NSF... that includes all you faculty in attendance! We're also doing an NSF101 professional development session today (11/13) from 5:15-6pm in CC401-402.
- Did you know that Multifactor Authentication is now required to access Research.gov as of October 27th, 2024? Set your's up early to avoid any issues! www.nsf.gov/pubs/2025/ns...
- Calling all post-docs & new faculty to join us for a special webinar Nov. 20 from 3-4pm ET “From Postdoc to Principal Investigator” hosted by the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) within NSF’s Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO). iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/11/08/n...
- Join us on Thurs Nov 21st, 1 – 2pm ET for the next IOS Virtual Office Hour where Program Directors will be discussing recent updates to two solicitations, Synthetic Communities (NSF 25-501) and Organismal Response to Climate Change (NSF 25-504). iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/11/04/d...
- Next Wednesday, October 30th from 11am-12pm ET NSF BIO's Directorate will be hosting Dr. Avery August for a Distinguished Lecture. The title of his talk is "The Culture Club: Inclusive Excellence in Recruitment and Retention". Anyone can register to attend!
- Reposting this AM because the event is today on 10/17. I put the wrong date late last night.. because... well because it was late!
- I forgot to post before but TOMORROW (10/16) is IOS Virtual Office Hour & this one is a "Meet with IOS Program Directors!" Please register to attend this interactive webinar & talk directly with an IOS PD in any of the multiple IOS programs! 1-2pm ET iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/10/05/d...
- I forgot to post before but TOMORROW (10/16) is IOS Virtual Office Hour & this one is a "Meet with IOS Program Directors!" Please register to attend this interactive webinar & talk directly with an IOS PD in any of the multiple IOS programs! 1-2pm ET iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/10/05/d...
- Did you know there is a new NSF BIO DCL hot off the press? Post-Baccalaureate Research and Training (PBRT) in the Biological Sciences Supplemental Funding Opportunity (NSF 24-128) www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
- On 9/19/24, IOS is holding a virtual office hour on the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)! Please share w/ later stage grad students & new postdocs in your lab & Institution. All are encouraged to attend this VOH to learn about the PRFB program. iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/09/04/d...
- If you're attending the Santa Cruz Developmental Biology meeting this weekend & have any questions about NSF funding opportunities for dev bio research, come & find me! Happy to talk about your research & its potential for finding a home within NSF. scdb2024.sites.ucsc.edu
- Where can you learn everything about NSF proposals and awards? Well, have you ever checked out the NSF Policy Office Outreach's website? We wrote a blog post! 👇 iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/08/20/w...
- The U.S. National Science Foundation Game Maker Awards is an opportunity for students in grades K-12 to showcase their creativity, technical skills & passion for game design. Entries due by 01/31/25 at 5pm EST. Register your team today to get started. new.nsf.gov/75years/game...
- You are new to reviewing for a federal agency like NSF. What should you expect when serving on a panel? BIO/DEB did such great post on this subject, that we re-posted it on the BIO/IOS blog! Panel Service: What to Expect iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/08/09/r...
- The Importance of Submitting to the Right Program at NSF. iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/08/07/t...
- IOS Blog has some great recent posts! What does your Research.gov Proposal Submission System Status mean? iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/07/29/w... Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) announces a new track for 2025 iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/08/05/p...
- What does your Research.gov Proposal Submission System Status mean? What's the difference when your submitted proposal reads "Submitted to NSF" versus "Pending"? Find out here 👇 iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/07/29/w...
- For all BIO-related post-docs out there, did you know there is a new track in the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) program? It replaces the Rules of Life track. If your research fits & you meet the eligibility requirements consider applying! 👇 www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
- For your NSF submission, did you know the time zone listed in your Research.gov account is determined by the submitting organization’s time zone, not the PI’s working location? See this post for more information. 👇 iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/07/24/h...
- When you get an NSF proposal decision, what are "Cognizant Program Officer Comments" and where do you find them? Should you read them? (hint- YES!) Here's a blog post talking about what PO comments are & where to find them in your reviewed proposal. iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/07/22/a...
- On July 15th, the IOS blog shared information about IOS funded research in the Plant Genome Research Program (PRGP)! 👇 iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/07/15/i... (apologies for the late post, I was at the SDB meeting last week!)
- Did you miss the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) hybrid Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference? All recorded conference sessions are now available on NSF’s Policy Office Outreach website in the Resource Center. nsfpolicyoutreach.com/resource-cen...
- Did you know that the NSF suggested date to complete your Senior/Key Personnel documents is 14 days before a solicitation due date! If you are submitting for the NSF CAREER due July 24th, ideally you have already worked in SciENcv to submit your biosketch, COA, and C&P!
- If you'll be at the SDB meeting in Atlanta next week and want to talk NSF funding opportunities, I'll be there and am happy to chat! Come find me or send me a message through the conference app so we can find time to chat.
- Have you heard of the EGFP? NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) provides opportunity for applicants who received a GRFP Honorable Mention no more than 3 years before the proposal due date (Oct. 2, 2024) to be named NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellows. More info here new.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
