Mentoring Through Critical Transition Points in the Mathematical Sciences (MCTP)

Mathematical Sciences (MCTP)

PROGRAM SOLICITATION
NSF 11-542

National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences      Division of Mathematical Sciences

Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time):

    

     June 05, 2012

     First Tuesday in June, Annually Thereafter

Synopsis of Program:

The long-range goal of the Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) Workforce program is to increase the number of well-prepared U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who pursue careers in the mathematical sciences and in other NSF-supported disciplines. The Mentoring Through Critical Transition Points in the Mathematical Sciences (MCTP) activity is part of the Workforce Program. MCTP supports education through research involvement of cohorts of trainees at specific stages of professional development that have been identified as crucial to career success.