Program Call FY 2012
| The annual Program Call has two parts:
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A call to the IC Advisors for research topics |
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A Research Solicitation containing the research topic areas and requesting research proposals |
Part 1
Call for Research Topics:
Topic proposals are due 23 September 2011 from IC scientists interested in serving as IC Advisors and who are employed by the CIA, DIA, DNI, FBI, IARPA, 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 Research Solicitation requesting research proposals from the scientific community. Research proposals can be submitted starting 9 December 2011 until 27 January 2012 and should only address approved topics. Proposals from universities, colleges, or selected U.S. Government Laboratories are eligible, provided that the proposed Postdoctoral Fellow is a U.S. 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: 27 January 2012. |
Evaluation and Award:
All submissions undergo a rigorous review. Proposals are selected based on merit, relevance to the mission, and available funding.
Research Solicitation: Complete program requirements and grant information will be available at www.icpostdoc.org.
FY 2012 Program Call Schedule:
| Action |
Responsibility |
Date Due |
| Request topics and resumes from IC advisors |
Program |
12 August 2011 |
| Topics and resumes due to Selection Panel |
IC Advisors |
23 September 2011 |
| Research Solicitation released to universities, colleges, and selected U.S. Government Laboratories |
Program |
9 December 2011 |
| Submit research proposals in response to the Research Solicitation |
Principal Investigators |
27 January 2012 |
| Selection Panel evaluates and selects proposals |
Program |
28 March 2012 |
| Attend IC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Colloquium |
Postdoctoral Fellows & IC Advisors |
23 - 26 April 2012 |
| Notification of award |
Program |
21 May 2012 |
Please contact the Program Administrator with any questions.
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