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FALL 2024 NSF

Virtual grants CONFERENCE

Save the date for the Fall 2024 NSF Virtual Grants Conference on December 9 – 12.
Registration will open on Wednesday, November 13, at 12 PM ET.

Image Credit: Fred Zwicky/University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Faith Scott, National MagLab

About the NSF Grants Conference

The NSF Grants Conference is designed to give new faculty, researchers, and administrators key insights into a wide range of current issues at NSF. NSF staff will provide up-to-date information about policies and procedures, specific funding opportunities, and answer attendee questions. 

Why You Should Attend 

The NSF Grants Conference is a must-attend for new faculty, researchers, and administrators.   

Attendees will:   

  • Learn about new NSF programs and initiatives  
  • Understand how to write a successful proposal  
  • Learn about NSF’s Merit Review Process and conflict of interest policies  
  • Participate in NSF directorate sessions 
  • Understand award management policies and procedures  

Attendees are encouraged to review the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG). Recordings from the Spring 2024 NSF Grants Conference are available in the Resource Center. 

Technical Tips

This year’s virtual programs will be hosted on Zoom Events. We encourage you to review the system requirements below prior to joining a virtual program. 

Pre-requisites to Access to Zoom Events

Prospective attendees are encouraged to update their Zoom desktop client/mobile application to the latest version. 

  • Basic, Pro, Business, Enterprise, or Education account is encouraged
  • Zoom desktop client for Windows, macOS, or Linux:  Global minimum version or higher 
  • Zoom mobile app for Android or iOS: Global minimum version or higher 
  • Desktop web browser: 
    • Chromium Edge: 80 or higher
    • Google Chrome: 53.0.2785 or higher 
    • Safari: 10.0.602.1.50 or higher 
    • Firefox: 76 or higher 
    • Internet Explorer: 10 or higher
  • Operating system: Windows 9+, macOS X 10.9+, or Ubuntu 12.04+ 
  • Zoom’s Bandwidth Requirements are: 
    • 2.0 Mbps up and down for single screen 
    • 2.0 Mbps up, 4.0 Mbps down for dual screen 
  • For audio VoIP: 60-80kbps 

Please visit Zoom’s website here for more information about Zoom system requirements

Other things to consider
  • It can help to close other tabs, browsers and programs while streaming the live conference. It also may help to hardwire your Internet connection instead of using a wireless network connection. 
  • If you are having trouble hearing the webinar audio, check the volume on your computer and on your Zoom video player. 
  • If your computer screen freezes, please refresh your browser.

If you lose access to the event, please try to log back in before contacting IT support. All presentations will be recorded and made available in the Resource Center. 

If you have any logistical questions about the webinar, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Information Privacy Policy / Terms & Conditions

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Code of conduct. Be respectful, be considerate, and do not harass. There is zero tolerance for online harassment. Harassment includes cyberstalking, hateful speech and threats, and intentional flooding of a person or institution’s phone or email accounts. Immediately report any bad behavior to [email protected]. The organizers will take steps to address the issue as needed, which may include removing the participant.