A small business must be organized for profit, independently owned, and operated (not a subsidiary of, or controlled by, another firm), have no more than 500 employees, and not be dominant in its field. See Chapter II.E.9 for additional information. The information in the tables is not required to be sorted, alphabetically or otherwise. Each proposal[38] that requests funding to support postdoctoral researchers[39] must upload under "Mentoring Plan" in the supplementary documentation section of Research.gov, a description of the mentoring activities that will be provided for such individuals. It may take NSF up to two months or more to process such a request. For example, if the entry covers the organizations fiscal year of June 2023 through May 2024, the individual would enter 2024 for the year and include the corresponding person-months as defined and used by the organization in proposals submitted to NSF. . In accordance with Section 223(a)(1) of theWilliam M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (42 USC 6605(a)(1)), senior personnel are required to certify in SciENcv that the information provided in their Biographical Sketch document is accurate, current, and complete. (v) description of any euthanasia methods to be used. Amounts and expenses budgeted also must be consistent with the proposing organization's policies and procedures and cost accounting practices used in accumulating and reporting costs. *Person-Month(s) (or Partial Person-Months) Per Year Committed to the Project: Enter how much time the individual anticipates is necessary to complete the scope of work on the proposed project or award. The email confirming approval to submit a planning proposal must be uploaded by the prospective PI in the Program Officer Concurrence Email section of Research.gov. [36] Editorial board does not include Editorial Advisory Board, Scientific Editorial Board, or any other subcategory of Editorial Board. Additional information can be found in a table which outlines NIH Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Other Support and NIH Other Support FAQs.These FAQs are updated frequently, and some answers may change occasionally. Funds may be requested to purchase special equipment, modify equipment, or provide services required specifically for the work to be undertaken. Proposals that contain letters of support not authorized by the program solicitation may be returned without review. The box for "Proprietary or Privileged Information" must be checked on the Cover Sheet when the proposal contains such information. Conference Services. Such personal information is not appropriate for current and pending (other) support and is not relevant to the merits of the proposal. [46] Ideas Labs are generally one to five days in duration. All proposals must be received by the deadline date specified in the NSF funding opportunity. Examples include aircraft rental, space rental at research establishments away from the proposing organization, minor building alterations, payments to human subjects, and service charges. Reference books and periodicals only may be included on the proposal budget if they are specifically allocable to the project being supported by NSF. More details on the allocations process can be found on the NCAR website. 287, 1001, 1031 and 31 U.S.C. The types of information that may be requested is shown in the Organization Environmental Impacts Checklist. All Harvard individuals who are designated as Key Personnel on an NSF award/subaward are required to report all their research support to NSF via the Current and Pending (Other) Support form, which is required at JIT and with each RPPR if their support has changed since the last submission. Note that there is no page limitation for this section of the proposal, though some fields have character limitations for consistency and equity. Adheres to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (known as the Common Rule as defined in HHS regulation 45CFR46). Instructions for submission of proprietary or privileged information are provided in Chapter II.E.1. 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. See also Chapter I.E.2. Although local participants may participate in conference meals and coffee breaks, funds may not be proposed to pay per diem or similar expenses for local participants in the conference. (See also Chapter II.D.2.d(iii)(d)) If the proposer has a website address readily available, that information should be included in the citation. 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. To be responsible for the design, conduct or reporting of Research regardless of title or position. Proposing organizations are responsible for identifying NSF-funded life sciences proposals that could potentially be considered DURC or involve enhanced PPPs as defined in the Policy and for compliance with the requirements established in that Policy therein. If certification of exemption is provided after submission of the proposal and before the award is issued, the exemption number corresponding to one or more of the exemption categories also must be included in the documentation provided to NSF. No NSF funds may be requested or spent for alcoholic beverages. Email documentation from at least one NSF Program Officer confirming approval to submit a planning proposal must be uploaded by the PI as a document entitled "Planning Program Officer Concurrence Email" in the Supplementary Documentation section of Research.gov. Allocations of those resources for large projects are determined by the XSEDE Resource Allocation Committee, which meets quarterly, using an external set of experts. All proposals are checked for compliance with applicable requirements prior to submission in Research.gov. Failure to provide the level of cost sharing required by the NSF solicitation and reflected in the NSF award budget may result in termination of the NSF award, disallowance of award costs and/or refund of award funds to NSF by the recipient. PIs are expected to integrate their research objectives with educational and industrial needs. Conference Facilities. Consistent with 2 CFR 200.332, NSF recipients must use the domestic subrecipients applicable U.S. Admin Login. NSF uses the legal business name and physical address from the organizations SAM registration. When the individual signs the certification on behalf of themselves, they are certifying that the information is current, accurate, and complete. Any request to support such items must be clearly disclosed in the proposal budget, justified in the budget justification, and be included in the NSF award budget. Some programs allow for or encourage continued employment at United States research facilities or receipt of Federal research funds while concurrently working at and/or receiving compensation from a foreign institution, and some direct participants not to disclose their participation to United States entities. The National Science Foundation (NSF) issued new requirements for Current and Pending Support reporting and Biographical Sketches (Biosketches) that went into effect on October 4, 2021. Collaborators and Other Affiliations (see Chapter II.D.h(iii)). Each product must include full citation information including: If any of the items specified above is not applicable, enter N/A. Construction of the largest projects, major facilities, is typically supported through the Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction (MREFC) account. A "call for participants" solicitation that describes the specific focus of the Ideas Lab will be issued. sponsored fellow supporting your laboratorys research efforts), Positions, affiliations, and appointments that are related to a foreign talent (or similar type) program, All other resources (domestic or foreign) available in direct support of your research endeavors, Detailed information about the content is available in the, NSF requires a separate Current and Pending Support form. that will be secured through a service agreement/contract should be budgeted on line G.6., Other Direct Costs to ensure appropriate allocation of indirect costs. Senior personnel who wish to include publications in the products section of the Biographical Sketch that include multiple authors may, at their discretion, choose to list one or more of the authors and then "et al" in lieu of including the complete listing of authors' names. "Operate" in this context means being actively involved in the day-to-day management. Such personal information is not appropriate for the Biographical Sketch and is not relevant to the merits of the proposal. Each of them is described below, along with instructions that may supplement or deviate from NSF's standard proposal preparation instructions specified in sections A through D of this chapter. A Table of Contents is automatically generated for the proposal. RAISE awards are not eligible for renewal. Each section of the proposal that is uploaded as a file should leave out page numbering unless otherwise directed within Research.gov. In this section, disclose ALL existing projects, as well as all projects currently under consideration for funding, in accordance with the definitions for current and pending below. A university, professional society or other non-profit organization may apply for funds to enable it to coordinate and support participation in one or more scientific meeting(s). Information submitted in the following areas is not considered part of the 15-page Project Description limitation. Specific guidance on the need for additional documentation may be obtained from the organizations SPO or in the references cited below. Required sections of the proposal differ based on the organizations role. The awardee organization name, address, NSF organization code, UEI, and Employer Identification Number/Taxpayer Identification Number are derived from the profile information provided by the organization or pulled by NSF from the SAM database and are not entered when preparing the Cover Sheet. Title: FP Smartform 1.1, #1 Full Title of . NSF requires them in both competing applications and progress reports. Any substantial collaboration with individuals not included in the budget should be described in the Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources section of the proposal (see Chapter II.D.2.g) and documented in a letter of collaboration from each collaborator. Learn more about the project, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), Academic Technology Transfer and Commercialization of University Research, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Budget, Performance and Financial Reporting, NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1), Chapter II: Proposal Preparation Instructions, For each proposal that proposes to conduct research off-campus or off site, the AOR must complete a certification that the organization has a plan in place, It is NSF policy (see Chapter XI.A.1.g.) NSF encourages submission of proposals by groups of investigators; often these are submitted to carry out interdisciplinary projects. (iii) Alcoholic Beverages. for additional information. 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. As such, the information is not provided to reviewers for use in the review of the proposal. If IRB approval has not been obtained at the time of submission, the proposer should indicate "Pending" in the space provided for the approval date. 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. When anticipated, the budget must identify and itemize other anticipated direct costs not included under the headings above, including materials and supplies, publication costs, and computer and vendor services. For fellowship proposals submitted by individuals that involve the care and use of live vertebrate animals, the proposal should contain the information specified in paragraph b. above. Building the Future: Investing in Discovery and Innovation - NSF Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2018 2022. See also Chapter XI.B.1 for additional information on the administration of awards that include use of human subjects. In such collaborative proposals, the data management plan should discuss the relevant data issues in the context of the collaboration. Federally negotiated indirect cost rate(s). Research proposals to the Biological Sciences Directorate ONLY (not proposals for conferences) cannot be duplicates of proposals to any other Federal agency for simultaneous consideration. Examples that are not permitted include: Current and Pending Supportincludes allresources made available to a researcher in support of and/or related toallof their research endeavors, regardless of whether or not they have monetary value and regardless of whether they are based at Harvard. An NSF funding opportunity that includes RAISE proposals will provide specific guidance on submission of Concept Outlines using either email or via ProSPCT. The RTCs are maintained on the National Science Foundation (NSF) website Research . Support means salary support, as well as any other funding awarded by NSF, including research, Graduate Research Fellowship, Major Research Instrumentation, conference, equipment, travel, and center awards, etc. Results may be summarized in fewer than five pages, which would give the balance of the 15 pages for the Project Description. These strategies are integrated in the program planning and implementation process, of which proposal review is one part. NSF values the advancement of scientific knowledge and activities that contribute to the achievement of societally relevant outcomes. Foreign recipients that have a U.S. An NSF funding opportunity that includes EAGER proposals will provide specific guidance on submission of Concept Outlines using either email or via ProSPCT. All proposals will be evaluated through use of the two National Science Board (NSB)-approved merit review criteria of Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts. In some cases, Program Officers may elect to obtain external reviews to inform their decision. Do not submit any personal information in the Biographical Sketch. This will aid in determining the appropriateness of the work for consideration under this type of proposal. Summarize . The Authorized Organizational Representative also affirms that the organization is able to fill the position for which funding is being requested, in an appropriate timeframe.". The AOR is required to complete a certification that the institution has a plan to provide appropriate training and oversight in the responsible and ethical conduct of research to undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, and other senior personnel who will be supported by NSF to conduct research and that such training addresses mentortraining and mentorship. For example, if the entry covers the organizations fiscal year of June 2023 through May 2024, the individual would enter 2024 for the year and include the corresponding person-months as defined and used by the organization in proposals submitted to NSF. (ii) Location: Enter the City, State/Province, and Country where the primary organization is located. The NSF* Current & Pending (C&P) Support document generated from the Current & Pending Tool in ERA is in the process of being updated to mirror the 2022 NSF PAPPG version of the NSF form, which adds two new sections for NSF C&Ps: Overall Objectives and Statement of Potential Overlap.However, the ERA update will not occur until later this Fall. Adherence to font size and line spacing requirements also is necessary to ensure that no proposer will have an unfair advantage, by using smaller font or line spacing to provide more text in the proposal. In Kind Contributions * Required fields. PIs will receive an email from the cognizant NSF program officer that specifies whether a full proposal may be submitted. Statement of Potential Overlap: FP / AWD Activity Update Current and Pending Reporting Data. EAGER proposals are not eligible for reconsideration, if declined. If so, the restrictions regarding class of accommodations and use of U.S.-Flag air carriers are applicable. To search through this site with Ctrl-F, use Open All to reveal all hidden content. Address potential overlap or over-commitments. (See Chapter XI.J). If a decision is made to fund the proposal, the cognizant NSF Program Officer will notify the NSF Animal Welfare Officer to initiate negotiation of a PHS-approved Animal Welfare Assurance with OLAW. When the individual signs the certification on behalf of themselves, they are certifying that the information is current, accurate, and complete. The table identifies where these disclosures must be provided in proposals as well as in project reports. Funding of a Foreign Organization or Foreign Individual (See Chapter I.E.6) If this box is checked, the proposer also must enter the name of the applicable country(ies) in the International Activities Country Name(s) box described below. (2) building (and any related equipment) is covered by adequate flood insurance. Current all ongoing projects, or projects with ongoing obligations, from whatever source irrespective of whether such support is provided through the proposing organization or is provided directly to the individual. Specific NSF funding solicitations may require or permit Biosketches to be submitted for individuals other than Senior Personnel; please refer to the solicitation instructions for additional guidance. A final column identifies activities that are not required to be reported. (iv) IHE and industrial partners should agree in advance as to how intellectual property (IP) rights will be handled. The Current & Pending (C&P) Tool does not save manual entries within the tool itself (e . *Name: Enter the name of the primary organization of the senior person. The role of the Ideas Lab panel is to provide an assessment of the project ideas developed during the Ideas Lab. NSF will not tolerate research misconduct in proposing or performing research funded by NSF, reviewing research proposals submitted to NSF, or in reporting research results funded by NSF. Chapter VII.B.1 specifies procedures for use by the recipient when there are postaward changes to objectives, scope, or methods/procedures. *Statement of Potential Overlap: Provide a description of the potential overlap with any current or pending in-kind contribution and this proposal in terms of scope, budget, or person-months planned or committed to the project by the individual. Information must be provided for: Each current and pending support entry should include: All Harvard individuals who are designated as Key Personnel on an NSF award/subaward are required to report all their research support to NSF via the Current and Pending Support form, which is required at JIT and with each RPPR if their support has changed since the last submission. Allowance for air travel normally will not exceed the cost of round-trip, economy airfares. Indirect costs (F&A) are not usually allowed on costs budgeted as participant support unless the recipients current, Federally approved indirect cost rate agreement provides for allocation of F&A to participant support costs. Costs of employees on travel status are limited to those specifically authorized by 2 CFR 200.475. Refer to the frequently asked questions on the COA template page for additional information. Requests may be for up to $300K (including indirect costs) and up to two years in duration. [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. "Ideas Lab" is a type of proposal to support the development and implementation of creative and innovative project ideas that have the potential to transform research paradigms and/or solve intractable problems. Renewed funding of an EAGER award may be requested only through submission of a Traditional or Accomplishment-Based Renewal proposal that will be subject to full external merit review. The guidelines specified above establish the minimum font size requirements; however, PIs are advised that readability is of paramount importance and should take precedence in selection of an appropriate font for use in the proposal. All GOALI-related confirmation letters must be uploaded under "GOALI-Industrial PI Confirmation Letter" in Research.gov. Any relevant academic and professional achievements and honors. (See Chapter II.D.2.d.(iv).) For additional information, see Chapters I.D.3., IX.B., and XII.C. 287, 1001, 1031 and 31 U.S.C. National Science Foundation (NSF) Current and Pending Support. The purpose of this section is to assist reviewers in assessing the quality of prior work conducted with prior or current NSF funding. 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