Program Call FY2008
| The annual program call has two Parts:
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A call to the IC Advisors for Research Topics: Topic Selection |
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A Broad Area Announcment (BAA) containing the research topic areas and requesting research proposals |
Part 1
Call for Research Topics
Topic proposals are due October 2006 from IC scientists interested in serving as IC Advisors and who are employed by the CIA, DIA, NGA, NRO, or NSA. Federal employees interested in serving as an IC advisor for a minimum of two years apply by submitting their resume and a research topic that will draw highly qualified Postdoctoral Fellows. The list of topics and advisors is finalized by the Postdoctoral Selection Panel.
Submission Requirements for Research Topics
| All submissions must include the following: |
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Unclassified white paper outlining the proposed research project, its technical objectives, and goals (Please use the attached template, and limit to two pages). |
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Unclassified resume of the proposed IC Advisor (limit of two pages). |
Part 2
Call for Research Proposals
The second stage of the Program Call is the release of the BAA requesting research proposals from the scientific community. Research proposals can be submitted starting 4 January 2008 until 7 March 2008 and should only address approved topics. Proposals from universities, colleges, or selected national laboratories are eligible, provided that the proposed Postdoctoral Fellow is a US citizen. The grant funding is for a two-year period, with an optional third year.
Submission Requirements for Research Proposals
| All submissions must include the following: |
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A research proposal, to include a project description; (Click here for example) |
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Resume of the proposed Principal Investigator (limit of two pages); |
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Resume of the proposed Postdoctoral Researcher (limit of two pages) if the Fellow is identified before submission. If not, the PI has one year from the award date to find a qualified Fellow. |
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Costs and certifications; and |
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Deadline: 7 March 2008. |
Evaluation and Award:
All submissions undergo a rigorous review. Proposals are selected based on merit, relevance to the mission, and available funding.
Broad Area Announcement: Complete program requirements and grant information will be available in the Broad Area Announcement available at www.icpostdoc.org, www.grants.gov. All submissions must be recieved at www.grants.gov/apply.
FY 2008 Program Call Schedule:
| Action |
Responsibility |
Date Due |
| Request topics and resumes from IC advisors |
Program |
3 September 2007 |
| Topics and resumes due to Selection Panel |
IC Advisors |
22 October 2007 |
| Broad Area Announcement (BAA released to request proposals from universities, colleges, selected National laboratories, and non-profit organizations.) |
Government |
21 January 2008 |
| Submit research proposals in response to the Broad Area Announcement |
Principal Investigators & Postdoctoral Fellows |
7 March 2008 |
| Evaluate and select proposals |
Government |
18 March - 25 April 2008 |
| Notification of award |
Government |
June 2008 |
| Attend IC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Colloquium |
Postdoctoral Fellows & IC Advisors |
28 April – 1 May 2008 |
| Start date for FY2008 Fellows |
Principal Investigators & Postdoctoral Fellows |
30 June 2008 |
Contact Tom Kennedy, Program Manager with any questions about the program.
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