The NSF CAREER Club is designed to give you the knowledge and resources to craft competitive CAREER applications. Club participants will take part in events and services including editing, graphic design, and review services.
Registration for the FY25 NSF CAREER Club coming soon.
NSF CAREER Club Eligibility, Events, and Services
Assistant professors (or equivalent) who are eligible to submit NSF CAREER awards are welcome to register for the Club.
Note: Club participants receive these events and services for free. It is expected the Club members participate in all events and services.
NSF CAREER Club Information Session (Virtual; November 1 from 9:00-9:30 am)
This is an information session to describe the NSF CAREER Club.
Register here by Thursday, October 31. A calendar invitation and Zoom link will be sent upon registration.
Developing and Funding Your Research (NSF CAREER) Seminar (Virtual; December 6 and January 10 from 9:00-11:00 am; January 17 from 8:30 am–12:30 pm)
Two two-hour and one four-hour CAREER-focused grant writing sessions presented by Dr. Peg AtKisson (AtKisson Training Group).
Register here by Friday, November 29.
NSF CAREER Club Kickoff Session (Virtual; December 13 from 9:00-9:30 am)
This session will set expectations and let Club members know what is required for participating in the CAREER Club.
Research Impacts Seminars (aka Broader Impacts) (Virtual; Spring 2025)
Five BI-focused seminars cover basic to advanced concepts. Presented by the NSF-supported Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS). Sessions include:
- BI 101
- BI Evaluation/Broadening Participation
- NSF CAREER Awards
- BI Partnerships
- BI Identity
Registration coming soon; stay tuned for additional details.
NSF CAREER Recent Awardee Panel Session (Virtual; April 2025)
This panel session provides an opportunity to hear from four accomplished NSF CAREER award recipients regarding their experience with the application process, need-to-know information, plus much more.
Registration coming soon; stay tuned for additional details.
Graphic Design
Have one key figure designed for your proposal.
Internal Panel Review
Participants will receive expert feedback from three internal (University of Iowa) reviewers of their choice.
External Grant Review
Participants will receive expert feedback from one external reviewer of their choice. Learn more here.
Editing Assistance
Participants will receive up to ten hours of editing assistance to improve your writing's clarity.
Timeline
Developing and Funding Your Research (NSF CAREER) (1/3)
December 6, 2024 at 9:00 amIn this seminar, we talk about why and how to create a plan that results in a competitive NSF CAREER proposal. The seminar is presented by Dr. Peg AtKisson (AtKisson Training Group).
NSF CAREER Club Kickoff Session
December 13, 2024 at 9:00 amThe NSF CAREER Club is designed to give you the knowledge and resources to craft competitive CAREER applications. Club participants will take part in events and services including editing, graphic design, and review services.
Developing and Funding Your Research (NSF CAREER) (2/3)
January 10, 2025 at 9:00 amIn this seminar, we talk about why and how to create a plan that results in a competitive NSF CAREER proposal. The seminar is presented by Dr. Peg AtKisson (AtKisson Training Group).
Developing and Funding Your Research (NSF CAREER) (3/3)
January 17, 2025 at 8:30 amIn this seminar, we talk about why and how to create a plan that results in a competitive NSF CAREER proposal. The seminar is presented by Dr. Peg AtKisson (AtKisson Training Group).
ARIS Broader Impacts/Research Impacts Seminars: Session 1 - BI 101
Spring 2025This activity-based workshop will cover the history of the BI criterion, provide strategies for conceptualizing, developing, implementing and evaluating BI activities, and share tips on leveraging existing resources and establishing robust partnerships to build your “BI identity.”
ARIS Broader Impacts/Research Impacts Seminars: Session 2 - BI Evaluation/Broadening Participation
Spring 2025This session will explore broadening participation activities, why they are a priority for the NSF, and how to plan, implement and assess them successfully.
ARIS Broader Impacts/Research Impacts Seminars: Session 3 - NSF CAREER Awards
Spring 2025This session will focus on strategies for developing a competitive NSF CAREER Award, with emphasis on the broader impacts and education plan.
ARIS Broader Impacts/Research Impacts Seminars: Session 4 - BI Partnerships
Spring 2025Where do you go to find a good BI partner? What are the elements of a successful partnership? And, how can you ensure that the relationship is mutually beneficial for both members of the partnership? These and other questions will be explored in this interactive session.
ARIS Broader Impacts/Research Impacts Seminars: Session 5 - BI Identity
Spring 2025This interactive workshop will introduce the concept of a broader impacts identity and walk investigators through a process for starting to define BI identity.
Graphic Design
March 2025NSF CAREER Recent Awardee Panel
April 2025This panel session will provide an opportunity to hear from three accomplished NSF CAREER award recipients regarding their experience with the application process, need-to-know information, plus much more.
Internal & External Reviews
May 2025Send a complete and compliant proposal to reviewers.
Editing
June 2025Submit to NSF
July 23, 2025
Registration
Registration for the FY25 NSF CAREER Club coming soon. Stay tuned for additional details.
Upon registration, you will receive a follow-up email confirming participation, and calendar invitations/Zoom links to each of the events which are part of the CAREER Club.
Questions?
Please email vpr-rdo@uiowa.edu with any questions. Sign up for the RDO Monthly Newsletter to stay up-to-date on next year’s CAREER Club here!
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Research Development Office in advance at 319-335-0303 or vpr-rdo@uiowa.edu