The Essential Elements of a Successful Broader Impacts Plan
October
21
2025
In addition to its intellectual merits, each proposal submitted to the National Science Foundation (NSF) is reviewed according to the merits of its broader impacts (BI) plan, or the benefits of the proposed research to society. Come to this workshop to learn more about NSF’s BI criteria and major BI goals, the essential elements of a high-quality BI plan, and key resources to help you develop a winning proposal.
Speakers:
- Lauren Aerni Flessner, Research Development Specialist, Office of Research and Innovation
- Miles McNall
- , Director for Community-Engaged Research, Office for Public Engagement and Scholarship
- Sara Steenrod, Research Development Specialist, Office of Research and Innovation
Additional Contact Information:
Office of the Senior Vice President of Research and Innovation
517-432-4499
vprappts@msu.edu
https://research.msu.edu/