Per the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), annual reports are officially due 90 days before the end of the current reporting period. Annual reports are the responsibility of all PIs and co-PIs, as NSF does not infer any distinction among multiple PIs, whether referred to as PI or co-PI (see PAPPG Exhibit …
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Webinar Recap: Updates to the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1)
You can watch a recording of the webinar here. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) hosted a webinar on March 12, 2024 to go over updates in the new Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1) that applies to all proposals submitted or due on or after May 20, 2024. There are …
Emerging Mathematics in Biology (eMB) Updates are Available! Learn More!
Full Proposal Target Date: Mar 11, 2024 IOS and the Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) have joined the Division of Mathematical Sciences in the Directorate for Mathematical and physical Sciences (MPS) on the latest solicitation of Emerging Mathematics in Biology (eMB), NSF 24-513. This program seeks to stimulate fundamental interdisciplinary and potentially transformative …
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Title: NSF Proposers and Reviewers – Notice about the use of generative artificial intelligence technology
NSF has just released a Notice to the Research Community outlining its position on the use of generative artificial intelligence in the merit review process. The Notice describes the acceptable and restricted use of this technology such that, NSF reviewers (including panelists and ad hoc reviewers) are prohibited from uploading any content from proposals, review …
Are you eager to increase opportunities for STEM research and training for Persons with Disabilities? NSF wants to help.
STEM Access for Persons with Disabilities (STEM-APWD) }NSF 23-160 This Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) invites conference proposals and supplemental funding requests that address the intersections between disability and fundamental science to increase access to, and equity in, STEM research and training among persons with disabilities. Directorates across NSF are participating including the Directorate for Biological Sciences. …
Need help determining if your project idea is a good fit to an NSF program? Send us a “one-pager.”
In this blog post, we provide tips and an example template for drafting a one-page project summary you can send to NSF Program Directors to initiate a conversation about your proposed work. What is the purpose of a one-pager? Most NSF Program Directors will ask principal investigators for a one-page project summary or concept outline …
Take-home tips from the IOS Virtual Colloquium: From Postdoc to Principal Investigator
We were delighted that over 225 participants were able to join us last week for the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) Virtual Colloquium titled “From Postdoc to Principal Investigator.” If you missed the event, we have posted an overview document that includes information on the postdoc flash talks and recent NSF awardee panelists, as …
What is EPSCoR and how do I find out if I am located in an EPSCoR jurisdiction?
Geographic Diversity Through EPSCoR The National Science Foundation recognizes the inherent value of a truly national science and engineering (S&E) research enterprise that trains students and engages researchers throughout the country. The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) was created to provide deliberate investments in S&E research and capacity-building in U.S. states and territories receiving …
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Project Reports (Part 2): What information should be included?
In a previous blog post, we gave an overview of the differences between the various types of NSF Project Reports that project teams submit on Research.gov. In this blog post, we will provide some general reminders about project reports and then describe what types of information to include in each section. General Reminders: Both Annual …
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Project Reports (Part 1): What are they?
You’ve successfully received an award from NSF, congratulations! Now it is time to read Part II of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) to learn about Award Administration including the Technical Reporting Requirements. https://www.research.gov/ This blog post will provide an overview of the types of reports described in further detail in …
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