(Fwd) Re[2]: Administrative internships/fellowships at NSF Doug Zbylut 01 Jun 1994 16:38 EST
A question came up a month or so ago about fellowships for administrators. I mentioned a program NSF had. Some people asked if I had further information, and (red-faced) I did not. Fortunately, Jean Feldman at NSF has come to my rescue. Her message to me is below. I thought the entire list might be interested in it. P.S. to Jude Bellamy @ John Hopkins: I was too quick on the delete key, so I lost your address. Hope this gets to you. Doug Zbylut Creighton University ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- From: xxxxxx@nsf.gov To: xxxxxx@atlas.creighton.edu Cc: xxxxxx@nsf.gov Subject: Re[2]: Administrative internships/fellowships at NSF Date: 1 Jun 94 06:04 EST Dear Doug: As I indicated on the phone, I had heard about the existance of the program that you referred to in your e-mail message, but knew that it had not been active at NSF for at least a few years. For additional information, I discussed this issue with the Director of the Division of Grants and Agreements (Bill Cole) and he was able to elaborate on the basic elements of the program. Essentially, for several years in the 1980's, NSF, in cooperation with the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) and the Society of Research Administrators (SRA), had a Research Administrators Development Program (RADP) activity. In this program, research administrators had an opportunity to formally apply to spend several months at NSF working primarily in the (then) Division of Grants and Contracts. While at NSF, the research administrators would work in different areas or on various assignments as a professional development activity of benefit to the individual, his/her institution, and to NSF. While the formal program is no longer active, NSF does consider inquiries and requests from time to time and may work out similar arrangements when that appears appropriate. Except for office and administrative support while at NSF or travel on behalf of NSF, the research administrator's institution generally paids all salary, travel and per diem costs associated with the assignment. Any inquiries regarding participation in this type of endeavor may be directed to the Director, Division of Grants and Agreements or the Director, Division of Contracts, Policy and Oversight who will jointly review and consider any possible assignments. The addresses for these individuals are as follows: Mr. William Cole Mr. Robert Hardy Director Director Division of Grants & Agreements Division of Contracts, 4201 Wilson Blvd. Policy & Oversight Arlington, VA 22230 4201 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22230 I hope this information is helpful. If I can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact me by e-mail at: xxxxxx@nsf.gov or by phone on (703) 306-1243. Jean Feldman Policy Office ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Administrative internships/fellowships at NSF Author: Doug Zbylut <xxxxxx@atlas.creighton.edu> at NOTE Date: 5/16/94 1:12 PM ---------------------- Original Header Lines (From NOTE) ----------------------- Organization: Creighton University Priority: normal X-Mailer: WinPMail v1.0 (R2) Resent-To: jfeldman%xxxxxx@localhost.nsf.gov Resent-Date: Tue, 17 May 94 10:31:19 EDT Resent-From: "Samantha M. Brewton" <xxxxxx@nsf.gov> ------------------------------- Message Contents ------------------------------- Could anyone on this list help me. It seems to me that a few years ago I read/heard about a program at NSF in which university administrators could spend a 3-6 month period at NSF getting experience in the grants administration process. Does anyone have any additional information about this program, or if it is still in existence? ********************************************************************** Douglas J. Zbylut, Assistant Director / Office of Grants Administration / The will to achieve is Creighton Univ., Omaha, NE 68178 / impossible without the 402/280-5769; Fax: 402/280-4766 / courage to fail--Unknown xxxxxx@creighton.edu / **********************************************************************