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NSF PESOSE Office Hours: Technical Guidance for Proposal Submission 07/27/2026 The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to attend the "NSF PESOSE Office Hours: Technical Guidance for Proposal Submission" webinar on:   Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 | 2-3 p.m. EDT This session is intended for applicants preparing to submit a full proposal to the NSF Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystem (NSF PESOSE) program and seeking technical assistance with the Research.gov platform.  This session will provide an overview of the proposal submission process in Research.gov. Participants will be guided by Research.gov experts and receive step-by-step guidance on navigating the system, preparing proposals for submission and avoiding common issues. The session will include a live overview followed by an open Q&A, allowing attendees to ask questions and receive real-time support related to proposal submission.  REGISTER Upcoming events:  If you are planning to submit to the Sept. 1 program deadline, please register for the "NSF PESOSE Proposal Preparation Webinar" on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1-2 p.m. EDT. Additional discussions will be held on the programmatic components of proposal preparation and related aspects such as merit review.  A second Q&A session will be held on Monday, Aug. 17, 2-3 p.m. EDT to address any remaining questions before the Sept. 1 program deadline.  We encourage you to share the Zoom link with your colleagues who will be involved in writing or submitting the proposal to NSF.  If you have any questions, please reach out to PESOSE@nsf.gov. We look forward to welcoming you to the session.  Thank you, PESOSE Team U.S. National Science Foundation About NSF TIP The NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) seeks to engage all Americans in accelerating key technologies to advance U.S. competitiveness. The directorate partners across sectors to advance three primary focus areas – accelerating technology translation and development, fostering regional innovation and economic growth, and preparing the American workforce for better-quality, higher-wage jobs. For more information about NSF TIP, visit new.nsf.gov/tip/latest. NSF partners with universities and industry on pilot initiative for four-year Ph.D. programs with real-world research placements 07/29/2026 Subscribe View as a web page Contact Us NSF partners with universities and industry on pilot initiative for four-year Ph.D. programs with real-world research placements The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a $47 million investment over five years, along with additional financial commitments from nearly three dozen universities and private industry, to launch a pilot of a new four-year Ph.D. model that will provide more than 250 doctoral students nationwide with hands-on experience in industry research and development as part of their graduate education. Designed as a scalable model, the pilot establishes a foundation for broader participation and has the potential to expand as additional partners invest in and help shape the program over time. NSF's pilot addresses a growing mismatch in American doctoral education. Today, among science, technology, engineering and mathematics doctoral graduates who report definite postgraduation employment commitments, most pursue careers outside academia. Among those in engineering, physical sciences and computer and information sciences with definite commitments, more than 65% were headed to industry, according to NSF's Survey of Earned Doctorates. Yet most doctoral programs remain structured for academic careers and do not adequately prepare students for industry careers. By closing this gap, this pilot will make the Ph.D. a more desirable pathway for America's most talented STEM students interested in the full range of careers where advanced research skills drive the nation's science and technology leadership. The pilot delivers on key recommendations in Science: A New Golden Age, a report to the president released last week by White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios. The report, the first comprehensive rethinking of the U.S. science and technology enterprise in 80 years, calls on federal agencies to strengthen support for early-career researchers and provide sustained exposure to real-world technical environments through research placements across academia, industry and federal laboratories. "NSF has long been the nation's engine for developing world-class scientific talent, and this pilot reflects how we are evolving graduate education to meet the needs of today's research enterprise," said Brian Stone, performing the duties of the NSF director. "By bringing universities and industry together, we are preparing doctoral students for the full range of careers where American innovation happens, advancing the administration's vision for a new Golden Age of American Science and strengthening U.S. leadership in science and technology." "Last week we laid out the blueprint for a new Golden Age of American Science, and this week, we are already delivering on it," said Michael Kratsios, Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. "The majority of STEM Ph.D. recipients today build careers beyond the university, yet American industry has had few opportunities to invest directly into how our doctoral researchers are trained. The NSF's groundbreaking pilot opens that door, drawing on the strengths of industry research to reflect the full breadth of where American science happens today." Led by the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP), the pilot will bring students, their universities, and industry closer together to prepare America's research talent for the range of careers a Ph.D. opens across the nation's science and technology enterprise, including in academia, industry, government and more. Through these university-industry partnerships, NSF aims to enable graduate students' early and sustained engagement in industry research settings while preserving academic rigor, broadening student perspectives and strengthening their ability to collaborate across sectors. Industry experience will be directly integrated into students' dissertation work and will inform student career decision-making. Results from the pilot cohort will inform future adoption and scaling. The UIDP Industry-Integrated Ph.D. Scholars Program (UIDP I-PhD) is designed to enable students to complete their degrees within four years. Students' first year of funding will be provided by their universities, with the remaining years covered by NSF. Industry partners will provide matching commitments to cover at least one year of practical experience conducting dissertation research at a company site. Students will be co-advised by academic and industry mentors, equipping them with critical skills for their future careers. "The UIDP I-PhD will allow us to test how university-industry partnerships can better prepare talent for the broad range of careers that await them today," said Erwin Gianchandani, NSF assistant director for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships. "We thank our initial partners and welcome conversations with additional universities and companies as we plan for long-term expansion and sustainability of the program." Through this pilot, NSF and UIDP will better align U.S. STEM graduate training with industry needs, modernize this training for today's job markets, and grow the pool of resources invested in a well-prepared and adaptable talent base, building a more competitive, high-skilled American workforce. The program's initial cohort will enter graduate school in Fall 2026, with larger cohorts entering in subsequent years, subject to partner readiness and program capacity. Learn more about the UIDP I-PhD pilot. About NSF TIP The NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) seeks to engage all Americans in accelerating critical and emerging technologies to advance U.S. competitiveness. The directorate partners across sectors to advance three strategies – accelerating critical and emerging technology, expanding the geography of American innovation and building a competition-ready workforce. For more information about NSF TIP, visit nsf.gov/tip/latest.  Subscribe to NSF TIP News w iHos NSF making an Impact this week? 07/31/2026 View as a webpage Stay updated on the latest news, discoveries and scientific advances from the U.S. National Science Foundation. 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You’re invited: NSF PESOSE Proposal Preparation Webinar, Aug. 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. EDT 07/31/2026 The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to attend the "NSF PESOSE Proposal Preparation Webinar": Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, from 1-2 p.m. EDT In this webinar, an NSF program director will explain what makes a competitive proposal for the NSF Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (NSF PESOSE) program as well as provide guidance on programmatic components of proposal preparation and related aspects such as merit review.  This session is intended for applicants planning to submit to the Sept. 1 program deadline. The webinar will include a presentation followed by a live Q&A.  REGISTER Before joining the webinar, we recommend you:  Review the solicitation and the NSF PESOSE website.  View the YouTube recordings and presentation slides from previous sessions.  Bring your questions. There will be a live Q&A during the webinar (no need to submit them in advance). Upcoming events:  A second Q&A session will be held Monday, Aug.17, 2026, from 2-3 p.m. EDT to address any remaining programmatic questions before Sept. 1 program deadline. Important reminder:  Full proposals are due by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. (submitting organization's local time).  We encourage you to share the Zoom link with your colleagues who will be involved in writing or submitting the proposal to NSF and subscribe to the PESOSE mailing list for future updates.  If you have any questions, please reach out to PESOSE@nsf.gov. We're looking for NSF PESOSE merit reviewers: The PESOSE program is seeking merit reviewers. If you are interested in gaining firsthand insight into the NSF peer review process, learning what makes a competitive proposal and networking with peers and NSF program officers, please fill out the PESOSE Reviewer Interest Form Thank you, PESOSE Team U.S. National Science Foundation About NSF TIP The NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) seeks to engage all Americans in accelerating key technologies to advance U.S. competitiveness. The directorate partners across sectors to advance three primary focus areas – accelerating technology translation and development, fostering regional innovation and economic growth, and preparing the American workforce for better-quality, higher-wage jobs. For more information about NSF TIP, visit new.nsf.gov/tip/latest.    Contact NSF This email was sent to politikimx@gmail.com using Granicus Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation · 401 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.