Description
The Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture at Washington State University is seeking an external consultant to work with tenure-track assistant professors in developing competitive NSF CAREER proposals. The selected consultant will provide strategic guidance, individual mentoring, and hands-on editorial support throughout the proposal development process. Key responsibilities include reviewing project concepts, assisting faculty in articulating compelling broader impacts and educational plans, and providing detailed constructive feedback on draft documents. The consultant must demonstrate a proven track record of success in supporting NSF CAREER submissions and possess deep familiarity with NSF review criteria, panel dynamics, and the unique expectations for CAREER awards.
• Reviewing project concepts and aligning them with NSF CAREER program expectations
• Assisting faculty in articulating compelling broader impacts and educational plans
• Providing detailed constructive feedback on draft documents
• Working closely with the VCEA Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies to ensure consistency with WSU’s internal proposal development processes and timelines
• Collecting VCEA mock panel reviews and working with the PI to implement them