Supplemental funding requests should be submitted by using the Supplemental Funding Request function in Research.gov and should include a brief description of the request, a budget, and a budget justification. other persistent identifier (if available); and. Program Officers may elect to obtain external reviews to inform their decision. (vii) Research in a Location Designated, or Eligible to be Designated, a Registered Historic Place. NSF will combine the proposal submission for printing or electronic viewing. However, for those projects that require such resources at scales beyond what may be available locally, NSF supports a number of national resources. If the specific location of the international conference is not known at the time of the proposal submission, proposers should enter Worldwide. For postdoctoral associates and other professionals, the total number of persons for each position must be listed, with the number of full-time-equivalent person-months and total amount of salaries requested per year. When the individual signs the certification on behalf of themselves, they are certifying that the information is current, accurate, and complete. Broader impacts may be accomplished through the research itself, through the activities that are directly related to specific research projects, or through activities that are supported by, but are complementary to the project. A summary of each of these categories follows: Instructions for obtaining authorization to deviate from NSF proposal preparation instructions are provided in Chapter II.A. Funds may be requested for field work, attendance at meetings and conferences, and other travel associated with the proposed work, including subsistence. The PI may conduct preliminary or conceptual work that does not involve human subjects while the protocol is being developed or is under review, consistent with organizational guidelines. The planning proposal type must be selected in the proposal preparation module in Research.gov. See PAPPG Chapter IV.D.2.b. (iii) Certification Regarding Flood Hazard Insurance[8]: Two sections of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 USC 4012a and 4106) bar Federal agencies from giving financial assistance for acquisition or construction purposes in any area identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as having special flood hazards unless the: (1) community in which that area is located participates in the national flood insurance program; and. Organizational support will be made available, as described in the proposal, in order to address the broader impacts and intellectual merit activities to be undertaken. A collaborative proposal from one organization (see Chapter II.E.3.a); A collaborative proposal from multiple organizations (see Chapter II.E.3.b); or, Times New Roman at a font size of 11 points or larger; or. (See PAPPG Chapter VI.B.1.). Chapter VII.B.1 specifies procedures for use by the recipient when there are postaward changes to objectives, scope, or methods/procedures. For research infrastructure projects, the project/performance site should correspond to the physical location of the asset. To provide a complete list of resources and support, all Key Personnel must, Download the GMAS report (which includes data from OAIR and Agreements Modules) through a direct link to your, Export your current activities separately, NSF requires a separate biosketch generated by. (iv) IHE and industrial partners should agree in advance as to how intellectual property (IP) rights will be handled. Off-Campus or Off-Site Research For purposes of this requirement, off-campus or off-site research is defined as data/information/samples being collected off-campus or off-site, such as fieldwork and research activities on vessels and aircraft. This support extends to the portion of the proposal developed to satisfy the broader impacts review criterion as well as the intellectual merit review criterion, and any additional review criteria specified in the solicitation. *Location: Enter the City, State/Province, and Country where the primary organization is located. Federally negotiated indirect cost rate(s). It must include clear statements as to why this project is appropriate for EAGER funding, including why it does not fit into existing programs and why it is a good fit for EAGER. [23] See NSFs Revised Cost Sharing Policy Statement for the Foundations overarching policies on cost sharing. Inclusion of additional information beyond that specified below may result in the proposal being returned without review. Proposed costs for meals must be reasonable and otherwise allowable to the extent such costs do not exceed charges normally allowed by the recipient organization in its regular operations as the result of the recipient organizations written policies. If a preliminary proposal was submitted, and the organization was either invited or encouraged/discouraged to submit a full proposal, provide the Preliminary Proposal Number. It should not be an abstract of the proposal. NSF uses the information submitted in the Current and Pending Support section to assess the individual researcher's capacity to carry out the project as proposed and help assess any potential overlap or duplication with the project being proposed. Publication Costs. Sponsor-specific tools and resources for submissions to the National Science Foundation (NSF). Information listed must include location, Major (Area), and Degree & Year or Years in role. for additional information on the content requirements. Requests for funds for equipment or assistance that compensate in a general way for the disabling condition are not permitted. This work may be considered especially "high risk-high payoff" in the sense that it, for example, involves radically different approaches, applies new expertise, or engages novel disciplinary or interdisciplinary perspectives. All GOALI-related confirmation letters must be uploaded under "GOALI-Industrial PI Confirmation Letter" in Research.gov. Note that the proposal may contain up to five pages to describe the results. See Exhibit II-2 for additional information on potential reviewer conflicts. %PDF-1.6
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287, 1001, 1031 and 31 U.S.C. Both can be prepared using SciENcv, or by completing an NSF-fillable PDF form. [10] See Chapter II.F. Individuals with disabilities who need accessibility accommodations to access NSF proposal submission and award management systems, websites and other digital content must contact the NSF Section 508 Compliance Officer at least 30 calendar days prior to the proposal deadline date. These examples of societally relevant outcomes should not be considered either comprehensive or prescriptive. *Person-Month(s) (or Partial Person-Months) Per Year Associated with the In-kind Contribution: Enter how much time the individual anticipates is necessary to complete the scope of work associated with the in-kind contribution. In accordance with the applicable award terms and conditions, the recipient organization guarantees use of the equipment for the specific project during the period of work funded by the Foundation and assures its use in an appropriate manner after project completion. A Biographical Sketch (limited to three pages) must be provided separately for each individual designated as senior personnel through use of SciENcv (Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae). In no more than one page, the mentoring plan must describe the mentoring that will be provided to all postdoctoral researchers supported by the project, regardless of whether they reside at the submitting organization, any subrecipient organization, or at any organization participating in a simultaneously submitted collaborative proposal. This site is an excellent resource regarding the conduct of human subjects research in an international setting. No-cost extensions and requests for supplemental funding will be processed in accordance with standard NSF policies and procedures. One of the strategic objectives in support of NSFs mission is to foster integration of research and education through the programs, projects, and activities it supports at NSF recipient organizations. International Research/Education/Training Activities. These organizations recruit, train, and prepare a diverse science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce to advance the frontiers of science and participate in the U.S. technology-based economy. Conformance will be strictly enforced unless a written deviation authorization is received in advance of proposal submission from the cognizant NSF Assistant Director/Office Head or designee. Proposers are strongly encouraged to use only a standard, single-column format for the text. This plan should also identify steps the proposing organization will take to nurture an inclusive off-campus or off-site working environment, e.g., trainings; processes to establish shared team definitions of roles, responsibilities, and culture, e.g., codes of conduct; and field support, such as mentor/mentee support mechanisms, regular check-ins, and/or developmental events. (See Chapter II.E.8), Potential Life Sciences Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) (See Chapters II.E.6 and XI.B.5). NSFs contribution to the national innovation ecosystem is to provide cutting-edge research under the guidance of the Nations most creative scientists and engineers. The policy or code-of-conduct must address the method for making a complaint as well as how any complaints received during the meeting will be resolved. If a decision is made to fund the proposal, and use of a select agent as identified by the Policy is proposed, the proposer must submit evidence of registration of the select agent with the CDC or USDA as required by the Select Agent Regulations. Renewed funding of RAPID awards may be requested only through submission of a Traditional or Accomplishment-Based Renewal proposal that will be subject to full external merit review. Proposals Involving Live Vertebrate Animals, Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), 6. This Special Information and Supplementary Documentation section also is not considered an appendix. If the State/Province is not applicable, enter N/A. In addition, the proposer must submit a justification demonstrating how the potential benefits of the research far outweigh the risks. Collaborators and Other Affiliations (see Chapter II.D.h(iii)). When costs typically considered as entertainment are necessary to accomplish the proposed objectives, they must be included in the budget and justified in the budget justification. Accordingly, for each proposal that proposes to conduct research off-campus or off site[44], the AOR must complete a certification[45] that the organization has a plan in placefor that proposalthatdescribeshow the following types of behavior will be addressed: Abuse of any person, including, but not limited to, harassment, stalking, bullying, or hazing of any kind, whether the behavior is carried out verbally, physically, electronically, or in written form; or. (Chapter II.D.2.h(i) should be consulted to prepare this portion of the proposal; also see Chapter II.D.2.h(i)(c). See Chapter IV.D.2.b. Salaries of professional personnel, editorial, clerical, and other staff members in proportion to the time or effort devoted to the preparation and conduct of the conference and summarizing its results. NSF regards research as one of the normal functions of faculty members at institutions of higher education. Expendable materials and supplies necessary for the meeting. Proposers may include appropriate outcomes not covered by these examples. Applicants will be informed about the context of the review and the criteria that were used to assess the applications in the form of a panel summary but will not receive individual reviews or other review-related feedback. However, if the primary purpose of the individuals attendance at the conference is learning and receiving training as a participant, then the costs may be included under participant support. for the proposal preparation requirements for other types of proposals submitted to NSF. Your email address will not be published. This includes in-kind resources directly provided to the individual (e.g., office/laboratory space, equipment, supplies or employees or students funded by outside sources). The sections described below represent the body of a research proposal submitted to NSF. [33] This table supersedes in its entirety, Table 2a and Paragraph 7 of the Disclosure Requirements and Standardization Section of the NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance. The RAPID proposal type must be selected in the proposal preparation module in Research.gov. are unallowable and may not be requested. Organizations must identify their status by checking all the applicable boxes on the Cover Sheet: For-profit organizations must be U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation. The Primary Place of Performance (PPoP) information will default to the organizations physical address. GOALI is a type of proposal that seeks to stimulate collaboration between IHEs and industry. Rental of facilities and necessary equipment. The proposal must disclose any financial interest that the PI, co-PI, Senior Personnel and/or IHE have in the small business partner and identify appropriate mitigation of any financial conflict of interest. General purpose equipment such as office equipment and furnishings, and information technology equipment and systems are typically not eligible for direct cost support. See also Chapter II.D.2.f(xiii)(a) and 2 CFR 200.438. Requests are made in conjunction with regular competitive proposals, or as a supplemental funding request to an existing NSF award. NSF's mission is particularly well-implemented through the integration of research and education and broadening participation in NSF programs, projects, and activities. If requested, the proposer must be able to justify that the proposed rate of pay is reasonable. Note that the NSF Grants.gov Application Guide may use different naming conventions, and sections may appear in a different order than in Research.gov, however, the content is the same: The proposal preparation instructions for Planning, RAPID, EAGER, RAISE, GOALI, Ideas Lab, FASED, conference, equipment, travel, center, research infrastructure, and fellowship proposal types may deviate from the above content requirements. All such IP agreements must be consistent with federal law and terms and conditions of the award. Typically, such resources will be described in the proposal under Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources. When anticipated, such costs should be specifically and clearly identified in the proposed scope or work and budget. The Proposal Preparation Checklist (Exhibit II-1) may be used to assist in this review. Information on other support assists awarding agency staff in the identification and resolution of potential overlap of support. A letter of support is typically from a key stakeholder such as an organization, collaborator, or Congressional Representative, and is used to convey a sense of enthusiasm for the project and/or to highlight the qualifications of the PI or co-PI. This includes resources and/or financial support from all foreign and domestic entities, including but not limited to, financial support for laboratory personnel, and provision of high-value materials that are not freely available (e.g. Proposers should be aware of core strategies that are essential to the fulfillment of NSF's mission, as articulated in Building the Future: Investing in Discovery and Innovation - NSF Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2018 2022. If any of the following items on the Cover Sheet are applicable to the proposal being submitted, the relevant box(es) must be checked. Any additional categories of participant support costs other than those described in 2 CFR 200.1 (such as incentives, gifts, souvenirs, t-shirts, and memorabilia), must be justified in the budget justification, and such costs will be closely scrutinized by NSF. See also Chapter XI.B.1 for additional information on the administration of awards that include use of human subjects. Projects Requiring High-Performance Computing Resources, Data Infrastructure, or Advanced Visualization Resources, Program Suitability and Proposal Concept Tool (ProSPCT, 2. 3729-3733 and 3802. The Foundation encourages proposers to request funding for durations of three to five years when such durations are necessary for completion of the proposed work and are technically and managerially advantageous. Chapter II.D.2.h(ii) must be consulted to prepare this portion of the proposal. This includes, but is not limited to, information related to domestic and foreign appointments and positions. Examples of mentoring activities include but are not limited to: career counseling; training in preparation of proposals, publications and presentations; guidance on ways to improve teaching and mentoring skills; guidance on how to effectively collaborate with researchers from diverse backgrounds and disciplinary areas; and training in responsible professional practices. This may include: School or Central Reviewers will coordinate with Grant Managers and PIs or Key Personnel to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the submission. The table identifies where these disclosures must be provided in proposals as well as in project reports. (i) Prior to making a funding recommendation, the cognizant NSF program officer will request that an updated version of Current and Pending (Other) Support be submitted via Research.gov. Requests may be for up to $300K (including indirect costs) and up to two years in duration. NIH grant policy statement requirements. 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