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📋 Heads up, NSF ATE applicants: your Current & Pending Support forms aren't built in

👉 Head here: https://bit.ly/4nKcxXY They live in a separate federal system — and there are a few version and timing requirements that catch people off guard. Mentor-Connect's free micro-guide walks you through exactly what to do, step by step.

Don’t miss the last webinar in the series!!! https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__Cm1HsVPR5uaC28SOz-Dog #/registration Wednesday at 3pm Eastern. NSF ATE Proposal Budget and Budget Justification.

NSF Personnel Forms Don't Have to Be a Mystery. https://bit.ly/41N65p0 Join Us Wednesday.

So many people registered that we extended it — now running 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 29. Free. The full picture, no shortcuts. There is still room! Register at the link above.

📋 Demystified: NSF ATE Budget & Personnel Forms Register: https://bit.ly/41N65p0

If the personnel section of your NSF ATE proposal makes your head spin, Mentor-Connect has you covered.

**Wednesday, April 29 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET** _ATE Budgets and Forms: Personnel Documents_

This free webinar digs into the forms and budget sections that trip up a lot of first-time (and returning) proposers:

✅ Personnel Direct Costs — Senior Personnel, Other Personnel, and Fringe Benefits (Budget Parts A–C) ✅ Biosketches and Synergistic Activities ✅ Current and Pending Support ✅ Collaborators & Other Affiliations (COA) ✅ How to use SciENcv — and which two documents you'll need to prepare and submit there

Whether you're building your budget template or figuring out what goes into Research.gov vs. SciENcv, this session covers it step by step.

Free. Open to community college faculty and staff pursuing NSF ATE funding.

Forms matter more than most people realize in an NSF ATE proposal.

In fact, they can make up two-thirds of your entire submission—and directly impact both accuracy and competitiveness.

If you’re preparing a proposal, this upcoming webinar is worth your time:

Preparing Forms for Your NSF ATE Proposal
📅 April 8, 2026 | 12:00 PM
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4tzFMhW

You’ll get a clear walkthrough of:
• What forms are required (and why they matter)
• How to navigate them inside Research.gov
• Key tips to complete each section correctly

A strong proposal isn’t just about the narrative—the forms play a critical role in getting it across the finish line.

Some of you have seen this in email. But if not, register now. https://bit.ly/4m9ewnL Don't miss this one. All star team: Pamela Silvers, Celeste Carter, Matthew Swenson, Louis McIntyre.

We're grateful for this post from the Micro Nanotechnology Education Center about our upcoming webinars and for all of their support to help us get the word out. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7438199720327639040

If you’re working on — or thinking about — a proposal for the NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program, Mentor-Connect has several helpful webinars coming up this spring. (Link Below.)

Save the dates:

• April 1 — NSF Annual & Project Outcomes Reports
• April 8 — Preparing Forms for your NSF ATE Proposal
• April 29 — ATE Budgets and Forms: Personnel Documents
• May 13 — NSF ATE Proposal Budget and Budget Justification

Each webinar runs 3:00–4:00 PM ET and offers practical guidance from experienced mentors who help educators navigate the ATE proposal process.

👉 Sign up for the April 1 session here: https://bit.ly/4ubrDby

Missed the “Moving Up” webinar — or ready to take the next step?

Earlier this month, Mentor-Connect experts Pam Silvers and Elaine Craft shared practical guidance on how colleges can successfully “move up” to their next NSF ATE project proposal — including how expectations change, what reviewers look for, and common pitfalls to avoid.

If your college has completed (or is close to completing) its first ATE project and is considering a more comprehensive proposal, Mentor-Connect is now accepting applications for Moving Up mentoring.

🗓 Application deadline: March 13
💡 No-cost mentoring for eligible colleges
🤝 Support includes proposal development guidance, strategy, and feedback

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/46LuXjV

This opportunity builds on the ideas discussed in the webinar and is designed to help teams move forward with clarity and confidence.