Resource Library

Welcome to Mentor-Connect’s Resource Library. The purpose of this library is to provide a comprehensive, interactive collection of resources that can be utilized by STEM faculty, administrators, grant writers, mentors, mentees, etc. to further serve the goal of Mentor-Connect to advance technician education and leadership development by supporting potential, current, and former grantees of the NSF ATE program.

The library contains print resources, webinars, and links to other helpful sites. Users will find the most current grant proposal guides and updates from the NSF, webinars conducted by Mentor-Connect for all aspects of grant writing, sample documents provided by former and current grantees, and a large supply of informational articles.

These resources are provided free of charge for non-commercial purposes only. Each resource contains a record with its sharing permissions. The resources that are in the public domain may be used without restriction. The resources marked “Attribution—Non-commercial—Share Alike” may be used non-commercially as they are or changed by the user, as long as the user credits the author and licenses new creations under the identical terms. Resources marked “Unknown” were provided to Mentor-Connect without an existing fair use statement. Please contact these providers whenever possible to determine permissions.

 
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This webinar is designed for colleges who have had a New-to-ATE grant and want to continue the work by moving up to a project grant.  Topics include how requirements and reviewer expectations change when you take the next step, and where you can get help to make your proposal more...
This checklist was provided at the Moving Up webinar offered in February 2024. Checklist items include: (1) Before you start; (2) Rationale; (3) Results of prior support; (4) Partners; (5) Work plan; (6) Management plan; (7) Budget and other resources; (8  Evaluation; (9) Dissemination; (10) ...
This Webinar is designed to provide information for those who submitted NSF ATE proposal in October 2023 about what is happening at NSF during the review process. Topics include: the Timeline; What is happening at NSF; What Can You Do NOW; Post NSF – What should you do; and the PI 101 Opportunity...
This instruction sheet provides guidance for ATE grantees classified by NSF as "New Performers."  Topics include NSF Division of Grants and Agreements (DGA) responsibility to determine if the college has systems in place that will ensure that grant funds are administered correctly by the...
This webinar discusses reviewer expectations and resources and strategies to consider when you are strengthen your plan for broadening participation/diversity or recruiting and retaining students.  Recording and presentation included