Join the Office of Research and Economic Development at Mississippi State for a "Navigating NSF: A Primer and Refresher on National Science Foundation Priorities, Programs, Policies, and Processes" seminar on Thursday [Sept. 24] from 2-3:30 p.m. in Colvard Student Union's Foster Ballroom, Section M.

Stephanie Hyche, assistant director of Sponsored Programs Administration at MSU, and Becky Bassett, grants and contracts administrator with SPA, will lead the session.

Whether you are new to the National Science Foundation or in need of the latest agency information and updates, this is the session for you. The presentation will cover the various funding mechanisms including discipline specific opportunities, the latest updates to the agency’s proposal and award management guides, and share tips from program officers and successful investigators. Resources for more in-depth coverage of the presentation topics will be available.

The seminar is appropriate for faculty, departmental administrators, students, and research personnel seeking a broad, working knowledge of the NSF, including opportunities for all disciplines.

Register online at www.research.msstate.edu/workshops.