Anna Allen
@akallen10.bsky.social
Program Director @ NSF managing the Developmental Systems Cluster. Researcher with C. elegans lab at Howard Univ (HBCU). All comments reflect my own opinions.
Join NSF on Thurs 9/18/25 from 1–2pm ET for the IOS Virtual Office Hour where this month’s topic is the panel review process. This VOH will include an example of what panel discussions are like via a short mock panel presentation.
Register here: www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-i...
Register here: www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-i...
NSF IOS Virtual Office Hour
To be determined
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September 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Join NSF on Thurs 9/18/25 from 1–2pm ET for the IOS Virtual Office Hour where this month’s topic is the panel review process. This VOH will include an example of what panel discussions are like via a short mock panel presentation.
Register here: www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-i...
Register here: www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-i...
Tomorrow (Thursday 8/21/25) at 1pm ET join IOS for a virtual office hour on... "Tips on Proposal Writing". Everyone can use some tips! See you there! You know y'all want to hear from me. 😆
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NSF IOS Virtual Office Hour
Tips on proposal writing
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August 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Tomorrow (Thursday 8/21/25) at 1pm ET join IOS for a virtual office hour on... "Tips on Proposal Writing". Everyone can use some tips! See you there! You know y'all want to hear from me. 😆
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Science to the Rescue!
Because it's Friday in the summer and want to show science and NSF support.
Because it's Friday in the summer and want to show science and NSF support.
August 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Science to the Rescue!
Because it's Friday in the summer and want to show science and NSF support.
Because it's Friday in the summer and want to show science and NSF support.
The Division of Molecular & Cellular Biosciences (MCB) at the NSF will have a virtual office hour on Wed, June 11th from 2 – 3pm ET. The topic will be Tips on Writing a Competitive NSF Proposal.
Please register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
Please register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
Webinar Registration - Zoom
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May 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Division of Molecular & Cellular Biosciences (MCB) at the NSF will have a virtual office hour on Wed, June 11th from 2 – 3pm ET. The topic will be Tips on Writing a Competitive NSF Proposal.
Please register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
Please register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
Join the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) for a virtual office hour on Wednesday, June 18th at 1 – 2 pm ET. The topic will be NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER). CAREER proposals are due on July 23, 2025.
Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
Webinar Registration - Zoom
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May 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Join the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) for a virtual office hour on Wednesday, June 18th at 1 – 2 pm ET. The topic will be NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER). CAREER proposals are due on July 23, 2025.
Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
Just posting in case you didn't receive the email with this message from the NSF Director, Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan.
nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Letter...
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March 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Just posting in case you didn't receive the email with this message from the NSF Director, Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan.
nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Letter...
nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Letter...
NSF has created an Executive Order Implementation webpage to ensure the widest dissemination of information and updates. We will continue to communicate with you as we receive additional guidance.
new.nsf.gov/executive-or...
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NSF Implementation of Recent Executive Orders
Information for the NSF community regarding executive orders.
new.nsf.gov
January 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
NSF has created an Executive Order Implementation webpage to ensure the widest dissemination of information and updates. We will continue to communicate with you as we receive additional guidance.
new.nsf.gov/executive-or...
new.nsf.gov/executive-or...
Join us on Thursday January 16th, 1 – 2pm ET for the first IOS Virtual Office Hour of 2025. The topic is: Broader Impacts Demystified!
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January 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Join us on Thursday January 16th, 1 – 2pm ET for the first IOS Virtual Office Hour of 2025. The topic is: Broader Impacts Demystified!
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Job opportunity in NSF / IOS (Integrative Organismal Systems) in the Neural Systems Cluster!
It's a permanent Program Director position for the Neural Systems Cluster in Alexandria, VA. Happy to answer any questions if you have them!
www.usajobs.gov/job/824294000
It's a permanent Program Director position for the Neural Systems Cluster in Alexandria, VA. Happy to answer any questions if you have them!
www.usajobs.gov/job/824294000
December 17, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Job opportunity in NSF / IOS (Integrative Organismal Systems) in the Neural Systems Cluster!
It's a permanent Program Director position for the Neural Systems Cluster in Alexandria, VA. Happy to answer any questions if you have them!
www.usajobs.gov/job/824294000
It's a permanent Program Director position for the Neural Systems Cluster in Alexandria, VA. Happy to answer any questions if you have them!
www.usajobs.gov/job/824294000
The Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) at NSF has a vacancy announcement for a Deputy Division Director (DDD) position in DEB (Division of Environmental Biology). Closing date is 1/9/25.
See USAJobs posting
www.usajobs.gov/job/823439300
See USAJobs posting
www.usajobs.gov/job/823439300
Deputy Division Director, Division of Environmental Biology
This position is for the Deputy Division Director, Division of Environmental Biology in the Directorate for Biological Sciences.<br>
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For more information about the Division of Environmental Biolo...
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December 11, 2024 at 5:13 PM
The Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) at NSF has a vacancy announcement for a Deputy Division Director (DDD) position in DEB (Division of Environmental Biology). Closing date is 1/9/25.
See USAJobs posting
www.usajobs.gov/job/823439300
See USAJobs posting
www.usajobs.gov/job/823439300
Common NSF proposal submission question:
Q: When should I submit if the solicitation has no deadline?
A: Submit the proposal when it is ready to submit. Take the time to have a colleague outside your immediate research area look it over for clarity and feasibility.
Q: When should I submit if the solicitation has no deadline?
A: Submit the proposal when it is ready to submit. Take the time to have a colleague outside your immediate research area look it over for clarity and feasibility.
December 9, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Common NSF proposal submission question:
Q: When should I submit if the solicitation has no deadline?
A: Submit the proposal when it is ready to submit. Take the time to have a colleague outside your immediate research area look it over for clarity and feasibility.
Q: When should I submit if the solicitation has no deadline?
A: Submit the proposal when it is ready to submit. Take the time to have a colleague outside your immediate research area look it over for clarity and feasibility.
Our IOS Virtual Office Hour this month is on what to do post-review with your individual reviews, panel summary & Program Officer comments. December 19th from 1-2pm ET. We'll share valuable info for anyone about the merit review process. See you there!
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December 4, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Our IOS Virtual Office Hour this month is on what to do post-review with your individual reviews, panel summary & Program Officer comments. December 19th from 1-2pm ET. We'll share valuable info for anyone about the merit review process. See you there!
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NSF started requiring the use of MFA (Multifactor Authentication) when logging into Research.gov in Sept 2024. Some individuals ran into issues setting up their MFA (sincere apologies if this was you!). Here's a post with some updates & tips on the MFA process.
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November 26, 2024 at 4:51 PM
NSF started requiring the use of MFA (Multifactor Authentication) when logging into Research.gov in Sept 2024. Some individuals ran into issues setting up their MFA (sincere apologies if this was you!). Here's a post with some updates & tips on the MFA process.
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/11/26/u...
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/11/26/u...
Did you know there was a recent NSF DCL (Dear Colleague Letter) for Advancing Research at the Intersection of Biology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)? NSF 24-131.
If not, now you do! 😉 Check it out!
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/09/19/r...
www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
If not, now you do! 😉 Check it out!
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www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
November 21, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Did you know there was a recent NSF DCL (Dear Colleague Letter) for Advancing Research at the Intersection of Biology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)? NSF 24-131.
If not, now you do! 😉 Check it out!
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/09/19/r...
www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
If not, now you do! 😉 Check it out!
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/09/19/r...
www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
The #1 piece of advice I give to people considering applying for NSF funding...
*** Talk to a Program Director ***
We are not scary. I promise. Our job is to help figure out the best place for your research to be reviewed at NSF. If you email & don't hear back within a week, please email again!
*** Talk to a Program Director ***
We are not scary. I promise. Our job is to help figure out the best place for your research to be reviewed at NSF. If you email & don't hear back within a week, please email again!
November 18, 2024 at 2:22 PM
The #1 piece of advice I give to people considering applying for NSF funding...
*** Talk to a Program Director ***
We are not scary. I promise. Our job is to help figure out the best place for your research to be reviewed at NSF. If you email & don't hear back within a week, please email again!
*** Talk to a Program Director ***
We are not scary. I promise. Our job is to help figure out the best place for your research to be reviewed at NSF. If you email & don't hear back within a week, please email again!
If you are going to #ABRCMS2024 in Pittsburgh stop by the NSF Bio Booth! We'll have tons of info for anyone interested in applying to NSF... that includes all you faculty in attendance! We're also doing an NSF101 professional development session today (11/13) from 5:15-6pm in CC401-402.
November 13, 2024 at 1:49 PM
If you are going to #ABRCMS2024 in Pittsburgh stop by the NSF Bio Booth! We'll have tons of info for anyone interested in applying to NSF... that includes all you faculty in attendance! We're also doing an NSF101 professional development session today (11/13) from 5:15-6pm in CC401-402.
Did you know that Multifactor Authentication is now required to access Research.gov as of October 27th, 2024?
Set your's up early to avoid any issues!
www.nsf.gov/pubs/2025/ns...
Set your's up early to avoid any issues!
www.nsf.gov/pubs/2025/ns...
November 12, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Did you know that Multifactor Authentication is now required to access Research.gov as of October 27th, 2024?
Set your's up early to avoid any issues!
www.nsf.gov/pubs/2025/ns...
Set your's up early to avoid any issues!
www.nsf.gov/pubs/2025/ns...
Calling all post-docs & new faculty to join us for a special webinar Nov. 20 from 3-4pm ET
“From Postdoc to Principal Investigator”
hosted by the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) within NSF’s Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO).
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“From Postdoc to Principal Investigator”
hosted by the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) within NSF’s Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO).
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/11/08/n...
NSF BIO/IOS Webinar on Nov. 20: From Postdoc to Principal Investigator
We welcome postdocs and new faculty to join us for a special webinar “From Postdoc to Principal Investigator” hosted by the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) within NSF’s Directorate…
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November 12, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Calling all post-docs & new faculty to join us for a special webinar Nov. 20 from 3-4pm ET
“From Postdoc to Principal Investigator”
hosted by the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) within NSF’s Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO).
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/11/08/n...
“From Postdoc to Principal Investigator”
hosted by the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) within NSF’s Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO).
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/11/08/n...
Join us on Thurs Nov 21st, 1 – 2pm ET for the next IOS Virtual Office Hour where Program Directors will be discussing recent updates to two solicitations, Synthetic Communities (NSF 25-501) and Organismal Response to Climate Change (NSF 25-504).
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Don’t miss it! November’s IOS Virtual Office Hour – Updated Solicitations: Synthetic Communities and ORRC (incl. the new MMORCC track)
Join us on Thursday November 21st, 1 – 2pm ET for the next IOS Virtual Office Hour where Program Directors will be discussing recent updates to two solicitations, Synthetic Communities (NSF 25-501)…
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November 12, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Join us on Thurs Nov 21st, 1 – 2pm ET for the next IOS Virtual Office Hour where Program Directors will be discussing recent updates to two solicitations, Synthetic Communities (NSF 25-501) and Organismal Response to Climate Change (NSF 25-504).
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Next Wednesday, October 30th from 11am-12pm ET NSF BIO's Directorate will be hosting Dr. Avery August for a Distinguished Lecture.
The title of his talk is "The Culture Club: Inclusive Excellence in Recruitment and Retention".
Anyone can register to attend!
The title of his talk is "The Culture Club: Inclusive Excellence in Recruitment and Retention".
Anyone can register to attend!
October 23, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Next Wednesday, October 30th from 11am-12pm ET NSF BIO's Directorate will be hosting Dr. Avery August for a Distinguished Lecture.
The title of his talk is "The Culture Club: Inclusive Excellence in Recruitment and Retention".
Anyone can register to attend!
The title of his talk is "The Culture Club: Inclusive Excellence in Recruitment and Retention".
Anyone can register to attend!
Reposting this AM because the event is today on 10/17. I put the wrong date late last night.. because... well because it was late!
I forgot to post before but TOMORROW (10/16) is IOS Virtual Office Hour & this one is a "Meet with IOS Program Directors!" Please register to attend this interactive webinar & talk directly with an IOS PD in any of the multiple IOS programs! 1-2pm ET
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Don’t miss it! October’s IOS Virtual Office Hour – Meet with IOS Program Directors!
Join us on Thursday October 17th, 1 – 2pm ET for the next IOS Virtual Office Hour where you will have an opportunity to meet with IOS Program Directors. After a short presentation on relevant solic…
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October 17, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Reposting this AM because the event is today on 10/17. I put the wrong date late last night.. because... well because it was late!
I forgot to post before but TOMORROW (10/16) is IOS Virtual Office Hour & this one is a "Meet with IOS Program Directors!" Please register to attend this interactive webinar & talk directly with an IOS PD in any of the multiple IOS programs! 1-2pm ET
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/10/05/d...
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/10/05/d...
Don’t miss it! October’s IOS Virtual Office Hour – Meet with IOS Program Directors!
Join us on Thursday October 17th, 1 – 2pm ET for the next IOS Virtual Office Hour where you will have an opportunity to meet with IOS Program Directors. After a short presentation on relevant solic…
iosblog.nsfbio.com
October 17, 2024 at 12:37 AM
I forgot to post before but TOMORROW (10/16) is IOS Virtual Office Hour & this one is a "Meet with IOS Program Directors!" Please register to attend this interactive webinar & talk directly with an IOS PD in any of the multiple IOS programs! 1-2pm ET
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/10/05/d...
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/10/05/d...
Did you know there is a new NSF BIO DCL hot off the press?
Post-Baccalaureate Research and Training (PBRT) in the Biological Sciences Supplemental Funding Opportunity (NSF 24-128)
www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
Post-Baccalaureate Research and Training (PBRT) in the Biological Sciences Supplemental Funding Opportunity (NSF 24-128)
www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
Dear Colleague Letter: Post-Baccalaureate Research and Training (PBRT) in the Biological Sciences Supplemental Funding Opportunity (nsf24128) | NSF - U.S. National Science FoundationLock
www.nsf.gov
September 17, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Did you know there is a new NSF BIO DCL hot off the press?
Post-Baccalaureate Research and Training (PBRT) in the Biological Sciences Supplemental Funding Opportunity (NSF 24-128)
www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
Post-Baccalaureate Research and Training (PBRT) in the Biological Sciences Supplemental Funding Opportunity (NSF 24-128)
www.nsf.gov/pubs/2024/ns...
On 9/19/24, IOS is holding a virtual office hour on the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)! Please share w/ later stage grad students & new postdocs in your lab & Institution. All are encouraged to attend this VOH to learn about the PRFB program.
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/09/04/d...
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September 4, 2024 at 1:56 PM
On 9/19/24, IOS is holding a virtual office hour on the Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)! Please share w/ later stage grad students & new postdocs in your lab & Institution. All are encouraged to attend this VOH to learn about the PRFB program.
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2024/09/04/d...
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If you're attending the Santa Cruz Developmental Biology meeting this weekend & have any questions about NSF funding opportunities for dev bio research, come & find me!
Happy to talk about your research & its potential for finding a home within NSF.
scdb2024.sites.ucsc.edu
Happy to talk about your research & its potential for finding a home within NSF.
scdb2024.sites.ucsc.edu
Santa Cruz Developmental Biology Meeting |
scdb2024.sites.ucsc.edu
August 22, 2024 at 1:30 PM
If you're attending the Santa Cruz Developmental Biology meeting this weekend & have any questions about NSF funding opportunities for dev bio research, come & find me!
Happy to talk about your research & its potential for finding a home within NSF.
scdb2024.sites.ucsc.edu
Happy to talk about your research & its potential for finding a home within NSF.
scdb2024.sites.ucsc.edu