Transform Your Career with the NSF CAREER Proposal Writing Course

Transform your research ideas into a competitive NSF CAREER proposal with expert guidance and proven strategies.

What’s Included:

• 7 self-paced modules covering every step of the NSF CAREER proposal process.
• Step-by-step framework to plan, design, and write with clarity.
• Video lessons + guided prompts to help you generate and refine your ideas.
• Downloadable templates & checklists to streamline your writing.
• Hands-on exercises for long-term goals, broader impacts, budget, and more
• Tips for contacting NSF Program Officers and aligning with review criteria
• Realistic and encouraging tone from an NSF CAREER Awardee who’s been there
  
• Continued access from March 11 to August 15, so you can work at your own pace.

Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:

• Assistant Professors who meet NSF CAREER eligibility requirements and want a structured approach to proposal writing.
• Faculty applying for the NSF CAREER Award for the first time or reapplying after reviewer feedback (2nd or 3rd attempt).
• Researchers eager to align their proposal ideas with their vision for impactful science.
• Faculty ready to invest the time and effort to develop a strong, competitive proposal.
• Those excited to learn from an experienced mentor and refine their proposal-writing skills.

Who This Course Is NOT For
This course may not be the right fit for:

• Faculty who are not prepared to dedicate the time and effort required to thoughtfully develop their proposal.
• Researchers looking for shortcuts or an overly simplified approach to the NSF CAREER process.
• Faculty who are already highly experienced in writing and securing federal funding.
• Individuals seeking a general grant-writing course unrelated to the NSF CAREER program.

Why Choose This Course?

✓  Proven Framework for Success: Learn strategies that have helped secure NSF CAREER funding.
✓  Tailored for Assistant Professors: Designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities of early-career faculty.
✓  Practical Tools: Gain access to templates and exercises to simplify the proposal-writing process.

📅 The course is open from March 11 to August 15—so you can use spring to plan, summer to write, and have time to reflect on your future direction after submission.

🎯 With NSF CAREER proposals typically due in the third week of July, this timeline helps you stay ahead, not rushed.

Start now to design with intention—and finish with clarity.

Secure your access now and take the first step toward proposal-writing success!