Specific questions related to this program solicitation should be referred to the NSF program staff contact(s) listed in Section VIII of this funding opportunity. Proposals that fail to meet the above eligibility requirements will be returned without review. Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (703) 292-8112, The Chapin Schoolseeksthreestudent-centered, collaborative, and innovativeeducatorsto serve asScholars-in-Residence. Recruitment/Application/Selection Plan: Describe plans for the recruitment, application process, and selection of the cohort of postdoctoral fellows. NSF makes every effort to conduct a fair, competitive, transparent merit review process for the selection of projects. academia. NSF's mission is particularly well-implemented through the integration of research and education and broadening participation in NSF programs, projects, and activities. If support for the Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship award is recommended, it will be transferred to the host institution as a regular research award and administered by the host institution, with the postdoctoral fellow named as the PI. Once an award or declination decision has been made, Principal Investigators are provided feedback about their proposals. NSF receives approximately 55,000 proposals each year for research, education and training projects, of which approximately 11,000 are funded. The paid leave cannot be used to increase the level of NSF support beyond the duration of the fellowship. email: eeaster@nsf.gov, Ellen M. Carpenter, This report serves as a brief summary, prepared specifically for the public, of the nature and outcomes of the project.