A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1) has been issued.
You are encouraged to review the chapter-by-chapter Summary of Changes.
PAPPG NSF-24-1 is effective for proposals submitted or due on or after May 20, 2024
Highlights related to proposal preparation in PAPPG NSF 24-1:
- Proposal Font, Spacing, and Margin Requirements has been modified to allow for submission of proposal documents in landscape format
- Biographical Sketch(es)
- Implements Common Form developed by the National Science and Technology Council's Research Security Subcommittee
- There is now no page limitation
- The Synergistic Activities section has been removed from the biographical sketch; this information must now be submitted as a single page document
- Current and Pending (Other) Support implements the Common Form developed by the National Science and Technology Council's Research Security Subcommittee
- Mentoring Plan must now apply to or postdoctoral researchers and/or graduate students supported on the project
NSF 101: The Mentoring Plan
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SciENcv is the only option for preparing NSF biosketch and Current & Pending (Other) Support documents
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NSF Webinar and SciENcv Demo
Using SciENcv Frequently Asked Questions (NSF)
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Use of generative artificial intelligence technology in the NSF merit review process -- review and proposal preparation
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Getting to Know NSF
NSF Program Suitabiilty & Prospect Concept Tool (ProSPCT)
The Program Suitability & Proposal Concept Tool (ProSPCT) is for prospective Principal Investigators (PIs) to contact the National Science Foundation (NSF) to determine suitability of a project idea prior to submission of a proposal.
Overview and Demo (9/27/22)
NSF 101
NSF 101 is an informational series for the science and engineering research community that covers a wide range of topics related to grant seeking, including answers to commonly asked questions and how to communicate with NSF.
NSF101 collaborates with program staff across the agency to provide clear, basic instructions to improve accessibility and demystify the NSF experience.
NSF Policy Office Outreach Resource Center
Slides and videos of NSF webinars and conferences
Upcoming Events
Proposal Writing and Review
Reminder: URLs are not allowed in proposal components with page limitations
Merit Review Philosophy and Process --
ICYMI:
- Important to very via download that Research.gov version of proposal is correct
- Incomplete discussion of previous NSF support is the most common reason that proposals are returned without review
- Statement the "Data Management Plan is not needed" is very often found during review to be not true -- a DMP is needed
The Art and Science of Reviewing Proposals (19-minute video)
Proposal Review Panel Calendar
Broader Impacts
Broader Impacts - Homepage
NSF 101: Five tips for your Broader Impacts statement
For more resources, see Developing Broader Impacts and Outreach Activities
Data Management
Preparing Your Data Management Plan -- DMP guidance, including requirements by Directorate, Office, Division Program or other NSF Unit
STEM Education
Common Guidelines for Education Research and Development and FAQs
A report from the Institute of Educational Sciences/US ED and the National Science Foundation
- Guidance on building the evidence base in STEM learning
- Provides guidelines for six types of education “research” projects
- Overview of the nature, justification, evidence generation and so on for each project type
Companion Guidelines on Replication and Reproducibility in Education Research (November, 2018)
A Supplement to the Common Guidelines for Education Research and Development
For other resources, see RD Digital Library >> NSF -- NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
