About the program
MU CAREER Club is designed to help eligible researchers submit or resubmit a competitive application to the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Program. Club participants receive training, support and consultation throughout the process — from first draft to submission.
Applications for the January-July 2024 cohort are now closed.
Tentative Program timeline
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Crafting a CAREER proposal (lunch provided) | X | ||||||
| Fri, Jan 12, 9 - 11 a.m. Resubmitting your proposal (virtual) | X | ||||||
| Fri, Feb 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Education plan & broader impacts (lunch provided) | X | ||||||
| Tue, Feb 27, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Optional Writing Retreat (Drop in & drop out as needed) | X | ||||||
| Tue, Mar 19, 10 a.m. - Noon Budgets & budget narratives | X | ||||||
| Tue, Mar 19, 1 - 3 p.m. Optional writing clinic | X | ||||||
| Mon, Apr 16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Optional writing retreat (Drop in & drop out as needed) | X | ||||||
| Wed, Apr 24, 10 - 11:30 a.m. (tentative) Panel of CAREER winners | X | ||||||
| Apr & May, scheduled individually Minimum of one proposal consultation (60-minutes per proposal in either Apr or May) | X | X | |||||
| May 16 & Jun 17, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Optional writing retreats | X | X | |||||
| July 10, 2024 Estimated SPA deadline | X | ||||||
| July 24, 2024 NSF deadline | X |
Proposal Review
Participants can submit a proposal draft to our panel of reviewers by April 10, 2024. We will email proposal out to reviewers and share feedback by April 22. The review team will include experience CAREER winners and reviewers, staff from The Connector and staff from the Strategic Proposal Development Service.
Application requirements
Participants must have a content area mentor identified who will help support their proposal development and must commit to participating in program activities with the goal of submitting a proposal in July of 2024.
Your online application must include:
- A one paragraph summary of your research interest and the anticipated NSF Directorate for your proposal.
- A statement of your commitment to participate in program activities.
- Your curriculum vitae.
- A letter of support from your content area mentor.
Download a letter of support template.