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Career Proposal Preparation Gracious Ngaile, Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering North

Career Proposal Preparation Gracious Ngaile, Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering North Carolina State University

Caution! • The materials presented here are derived from personal observations. • Ignore anything

Caution! • The materials presented here are derived from personal observations. • Ignore anything that does not make sense… or does not apply to the topic you are intending to work on. Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005

Career Proposal Vs Other NSF Proposals The items below play a significant role in

Career Proposal Vs Other NSF Proposals The items below play a significant role in Career proposal as well as other NSF proposals. Format Vision Theme Collaboration ad A in dr re C es the ar s s ee ed e r p d ite ro iffe ms po re sa nt ls ly ? PI expertise Review panel composition Broader impact Intellectual merits Education Etc Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005

Format : General Proposal General proposals may take the following format I: Project summary

Format : General Proposal General proposals may take the following format I: Project summary II: Introduction and Rationale III: Objectives IV: State of the art … V: Research approach VI: Tasks VII: Closure This format appear to be close to that used for journal papers, thesis or dissertation. Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005

Format : Career Proposal Unlike the general proposals, the format for career proposal may

Format : Career Proposal Unlike the general proposals, the format for career proposal may drastically change due to the fact that: • We are preparing a career development plan that will build a firm foundation for a life time contribution of integrated research and education. • The PI may need to propose a theme that requires multiple projects to be carried out. • The PI may need to include data she/he had already generated. • Education component takes a significant weight and need be integrated with research. Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005

Suggested Format : Career Proposal 1. Project Summary 2. Objectives and significant of integrated

Suggested Format : Career Proposal 1. Project Summary 2. Objectives and significant of integrated research and education 1. 2. 1 Objectives ( Should be elaborate to show your vision) 2. 2 Significance of proposed work (should show current and future impacts of your proposed work) 3. Career Development Plan 4. Evaluation of Research and Education 5. Research and Teaching accomplishment, Collaborators, Broader Impacts. Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005

Suggested Format : Career Proposal 3. Career Development Plan State the major projects to

Suggested Format : Career Proposal 3. Career Development Plan State the major projects to be carried out in 5 year period and leave a clear indication that the proposed work will continue for along period time. ( it is not harmful to be a little bit ambitious ) 3. 1 Project A: ……. 3. 1. 1 Introduction 3. 1. 2 State-of-the-art 3. 1. 3 PIs initial work on the subject 3. 1. 4 Approach/Tasks to be carried out. Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005

Suggested Format : Career Proposal 3. 2 Project B: …… 3. 2. 1 Introduction

Suggested Format : Career Proposal 3. 2 Project B: …… 3. 2. 1 Introduction 3. 2. 2 State-of-the-art 3. 2. 3 PIs initial work on the subject 3. 2. 4 Approach/Tasks to be carried out. 3. 3 Project C: Education 3. 3. 1 Introduction 3. 3. 2 State-of-the-art 3. 3. 3 PIs initial work on the subject 3. 3. 4 Approach/Tasks to be carried out. 4. Evaluation of Research and Education 5. Research and Teaching accomplishment, Collaborators, Broader Impacts. Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005

Vision • The vision for a general proposal may not be that significant because

Vision • The vision for a general proposal may not be that significant because the proposed work may last for a year, two years or at most three years. • With Career proposal, the reviewers will be looking for the vision right at the very first pages of the proposal. • Reflect your vision in the summary, objectives ( extended), and significant of your work sections. Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005

Theme/Topic • Program directors are good source of information and may provide more inputs

Theme/Topic • Program directors are good source of information and may provide more inputs as to whether your topic fits their program. • Since the program directors will not directly say No to any topic you are planning to propose, it is advisable to suggest a couple of topics and see their response pattern. Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005

Collaborators • Collaborators should be carefully chosen to reflect the scope of work: You

Collaborators • Collaborators should be carefully chosen to reflect the scope of work: You are building a firm foundation for a life time contribution of integrated research and education! • If the trend in the global market economy is likely to affect/influence your career plan, it may be advisable to have both national and international collaborators. Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005

PI Expertise • Explicitly showing your expertise in the proposed subject is advantageous. •

PI Expertise • Explicitly showing your expertise in the proposed subject is advantageous. • If applies ensure to include all relevant initial research data that you have so far gathered. Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005

Reviewer Composition • Due to the nature of the Career proposal the reviewer composition

Reviewer Composition • Due to the nature of the Career proposal the reviewer composition is expected to be different from general proposals. • The proposal should be written such that a diverse panel can understand. • Lumping mathematical equations without clear explanations may be detrimental. Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005

Thank you Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005

Thank you Career Proposal workshop, Columbia University, New York, May 24, 2005