To support faculty planning to apply for a NSF CAREER Award in July 2021, the Grant Support Office is collaborating with the OVPR Research Development Office and the College of Engineering to offer the NSF CAREER Club, a new program designed to give you (at no cost!) the knowledge and resources to prepare high-quality CAREER applications.

Club participants will take part in events and peer accountability groups, and can take advantage of free services including editing, graphic design, and review.

NSF CAREER Club Events and Services*

• Planning and Writing Successful NSF CAREER Grant Proposals Workshop presented by Dr. Peg AtKisson (AtKisson Training Group) in four zoom sessions from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM on the following dates: January 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th. Please register for workshop here.
• Broader Impacts (BI) 101 & CAREER Seminars: BI 101 covers the basics of BI, while the CAREER session focuses on BI for CAREER including educational components. Presented by ARIS.  
• Accountability Groups: Small groups that meet regularly to check in and discuss progress. Some groups may elect to review each other’s work.
• Graphic Design: Have one key figure designed for your proposal.
• External Grant Review: Receive expert feedback from one external reviewer.
• Internal Panel Review: Receive critical feedback from up to 3 internal (UI) reviewers.
• Editing Services: Receive up to ten hours of editing assistance to improve your writing’s clarity.

*It is expected that Club members participate in all events and services.

NSF CAREER CLUB Tentative Timeline

If you would like to participate or have additional questions, please contact kristi-fitzpatrick@uiowa.edu or vpr-rdo@uiowa.edu.