The project title will be preceded by the prefix EAGER:. All proposals will be evaluated through use of the two National Science Board (NSB)-approved merit review criteria of Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts. When completing the template, do not change the column sizes or the font type. Reviewing Biosketch and Current and Pending Support for completeness and accuracy. It is also NSFs expectation that NSF recipients will use foreign subrecipients applicable U.S. Co-authors on any book, article, report, abstract or paper with collaboration in the last 48 months (publication date may be later); and. EAGER proposals are not eligible for reconsideration, if declined. Construction of the largest projects, major facilities, is typically supported through the Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction (MREFC) account. Mandatory cost sharing will only be required for NSF programs when explicitly authorized by the NSF Director, the NSB, or legislation. The individuals selected to participate in each of these panels are subject matter experts for the specific topic of the Ideas Lab. Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recipients may request supplemental funding: To support additional personnel (e.g., a technician or research assistant) to sustain the research of the NSF Graduate Research Fellow on approved medical deferral due to primary dependent care (family leave) situations. In the Type of Relationship column please specify the personal, family, or business relationship involved. Submitting finalized Biosketch and Current and Pending Support to NSF. In some instances, Program Officers may elect to obtain external reviews to inform their decision. Both can be prepared using SciENcv, or by completing an NSF-fillable PDF form. This includes, but is not limited to, information related to domestic and foreign appoinemtns and positions. Although these resources are not considered voluntary committed cost sharing as defined in 2 CFR 200.1, the Foundation does expect that the resources identified in the Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources section will be provided, or made available, should the proposal be funded. Use your Primary Email Address, NSF ID, LOGIN.GOV or your organization credentials to sign in to Research.gov. For the personnel categories listed below, the proposal also may include information on exceptional qualifications that merit consideration in the evaluation of the proposal. 2 CFR 200.331 provides characteristics of each type of arrangement to assist proposing organizations in making that determination. For graduate and undergraduate students, secretarial, clerical, technical, etc., whose time will be charged directly to the project, only the total number of persons and total amount of salaries requested per year in each category is required. OVERLAP. Persons traveling under NSF awards must travel by U.S.-Flag Air carriers, if available. The cognizant Program Officer handling the proposal considers the suggestions and may contact the proposer for further information. An NSF funding opportunity that includes RAISE proposals will provide specific guidance on submission of Concept Outlines using either email or via ProSPCT. [41] Detailed instructions for the preparation and submission of collaborative proposals are available in Research.gov. A conference proposal should generally be submitted at least a year in advance of the scheduled date. This description must be succinct, not necessarily as detailed as in a full research proposal and must emphasize the intrinsic merit of the activity and the importance of the equipment to it. This definition does not normally include service on scientific or clinical advisory boards or more general scientific consulting unless it is anticipated that the individual will make a direct and significant intellectual contribution to a specific research project for the entity. Costs of translation services, audio visual, webcast, and computer services for recording, transmitting, and transcribing the proceedings. Current and Pending (Other) Support includes 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. If this application is funded, Dr. Y's effort will be adjusted on R01HL567089-07 to remove the overlap. A "call for participants" solicitation that describes the specific focus of the Ideas Lab will be issued. Biographical Sketch; (see Chapter II,D.h(i)); Current and Pending Support (see Chapter II.D.h(ii); and. Persons with disabilities eligible for facilitation awards include PIs, other senior personnel, and graduate and undergraduate students. If this application is funded, Dr. Y will request permission to reduce effort on R01HL567089-07 from 4.80 calendar months to 2.40 calendar months; If there is no overlap, please write "none." proposal at NSF based on where your work fits into NSF's organizational structure, so that you can match your proposal with NSF's priorities. See 2 CFR 200.465(f). If the time commitment is not readily ascertainable, reasonable estimates should be provided. endstream endobj startxref The description of the work to be performed must be included in the project description. Proposers should include an aggregated description of the internal and external resources (both physical and personnel) that the organization and its collaborators, and subawardees will provide to the project, should it be funded. With regard to professional appointments, senior personnel must only identify all current domestic and foreign professional appointments outside of the individual's academic, professional, or institutional appointments at the proposing organization. Such requests should include a brief description of the proposed activity, a budget, and a budget justification, in addition to items (ii)-(iv) above. NSFs mission calls for the broadening of opportunities and expanding participation of groups, organizations, and geographic regions that are underrepresented in STEM disciplines, which is essential to the health and vitality of science and engineering. Tickets (or documentation for electronic tickets) must identify the U.S. flag air carriers designator code and flight number. 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. 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. (See Chapter II.D.2.f(vi)(e) for additional instructions on preparation of this type of proposal.). 206 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<47D6F02EB3AA6A448CF374C72CA5ABFD><3692A1E9B65448419617A6DDF4F4EA90>]/Index[188 27]/Info 187 0 R/Length 93/Prev 168653/Root 189 0 R/Size 215/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream This will aid in determining the appropriateness of the work for consideration under this type of proposal. Any academic or research appointment, including visiting, adjunct or temporary academic appointments, with a university, college, governmental or non-profit research institution and any fiduciary or executive level appointment with a for-profit entity engaged in commercial or research activities of a biomedical nature. 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. (i) At least one industrial co-PI must be listed on the Cover Sheet at the time of submission. The purpose of this section is to assist reviewers in assessing the quality of prior work conducted with prior or current NSF funding. 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. *Statement of Potential Overlap: Provide a description of the potential overlap with any pending proposal or award and this proposal in terms of scope, budget, or person-months planned or committed to the project by the individual. A group travel proposal is encouraged as the primary means of support for travel. It is the organizations responsibility to define and consistently apply the term year, and to specify this definition in the budget justification. NSF does not anticipate renewal of planning awards. Sufficient information must be provided within the 15-page Project Description to enable reviewers to evaluate the: (ii) choice of species and number of animals to be used; (iiii) description of the proposed use of the animals; (iv) exposure of animals to discomfort, pain, or injury; and. If the individual is reporting person-months that span two calendar years, the individual should enter the latter year. See 2 CFR 200.313 and 200.439 for additional information. More details on the allocations process can be found on the NCAR website. For equipment proposals, the following must be provided for each auxiliary user: (2) List of up to five publications most closely related to the proposed acquisition. Additional information on the charging of indirect costs to an NSF award is available in Chapter X.D. Address potential overlap or over-commitments. 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. Proposers must be especially careful to follow accepted scholarly practices in providing citations for source materials relied upon when preparing any section of the proposal. Fellowship (see relevant funding opportunity). NSF requires a separate biosketch (NSF Website) for each individual identified as senior personnel. The intention to request use of these NSF-supported national resources should be described in the Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources section of the proposal. Therefore, the Project Description (including Results from Prior NSF Support, which is limited to five pages) may not exceed 15 pages. NSF provides support for a variety of individual Centers and Centers programs that contribute to the Foundation's vision as outlined in the NSF Strategic Plan. The following categories of unallowable costs are highlighted because of their sensitivity: Costs of entertainment, amusement, diversion and social activities, and any costs directly associated with such activities (such as tickets to shows or sporting events, meals, lodging, rentals, transportation, and gratuities) are unallowable. Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources: If there will be support from other sources for the conference, such information should be included in the Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources section of the proposal. As part of its effort to promote full utilization of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers, and to develop scientific and technical talent, the Foundation has the following goals: to reduce or remove barriers to participation in research and training by persons with physical disabilities by providing special equipment and assistance under awards made by NSF; and. For proposals that contain a subaward(s), each subaward must include a separate budget justification of no more than five pages. General purpose equipment such as office equipment and furnishings, and information technology equipment and systems are typically not eligible for direct cost support. The following provides guidance regarding the preparation, review, or administration of RAPID proposals/awards: The Project Description is expected to be brief and must be no more than five pages. Grant Managers will assist PIs and Key Personnel in organizing, formatting, and completing their submission. [27] In accordance with the NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance, senior personnel typically do not include graduate students. Research.gov specifies the fields that are required for projects that will be performed at locations other than that of the proposing organization. Lines of research promise transformational advances. As part of the proposal preparation and submission process, all senior personnel identified on a proposal are required to submit information to assist reviewers and program staff in making informed recommendations and funding decisions. *Total Award Amount: Enter the total award amount for the entire period of performance, including indirect costs, rounded to the nearest dollar. to encourage persons with disabilities to pursue careers in science and engineering by stimulating the development and demonstration of special equipment that facilitates their work performance. The eight categories of research that qualify for exemption from coverage by the regulations are defined in the Common Rule for Protection of Human Subjects. [45], Special Instructions for the Preparation and Submission of CLB Supplemental Funding Requests. Pursuant to 45 CFR 690.101(g), the Common Rule is not intended to supersede any additional protections that may be afforded to human subjects under foreign laws or regulations. for additional information on Single Copy Documents. List names as last name, first name, middle initial, for whom a personal, family, or business relationship would otherwise preclude their service as a reviewer. (See Chapter XI.B.4.). [6] Macintosh users also may use Helvetica and Palatino fonts. Such personal information is not appropriate for the Biographical Sketch and is not relevant to the merits of the proposal. Expendable materials and supplies necessary for the meeting. m@ (2) building (and any related equipment) is covered by adequate flood insurance. Acceptable products must be citable and accessible, including but not limited to: Only the list of ten will be used in the review of the proposal. NSF requires information on all current and pending support for ongoing projects and proposals. Items, however, such as standard wheelchairs, prosthetics, hearing aids, TDD/text-phones, or general readers for the blind would not be supported because the need for them is not specific to the proposed project. A lock (c) Current and Pending (Other) Support must be provided separately for each individual designated as senior personnel through use of SciENcv. 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. 3729-3733 and 3802. Certain categories of information that are submitted in conjunction with a proposal are for "NSF Use Only." Patentable ideas, trade secrets, privileged or confidential commercial or financial information, disclosure of which may harm the proposer, should be included in proposals only when such information is necessary to convey an understanding of the proposed project. The amount for indirect costs must be calculated by applying the current negotiated indirect cost rate(s) to the approved base(s), and such amounts must be specified in the budget justification. Use of a small font size makes it difficult for reviewers to read the proposal; consequently, the use of small fonts not in compliance with the above guidelines may be grounds for NSF to return the proposal without review. . Travel support for dependents of key project personnel may be requested only when the travel is for a duration of six months or more either by inclusion in the approved budget or with the prior written approval of the cognizant NSF Grants and Agreements Officer. Domestic proposing organizations that do not have a current negotiated rate agreement with a cognizant Federal agency may choose to apply the de minimis rate of 10% to a base of modified total direct costs (MTDC) as authorized by 2 CFR 200.414(f). 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. 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. In addition to other provisions required by the proposing organization, all contracts made under the NSF award must contain the applicable provisions identified in 2 CFR 200 Appendix II. These project ideas typically will be high-risk/high-impact, as they represent new and unproven ideas, approaches and/or technologies. If there is no overlap, enter N/A. RAPID proposals are not eligible for reconsideration, if declined. For proposals that include funding to an International Branch Campus of a U.S. IHE or to a foreign organization or foreign individual (including through use of a subaward or consultant arrangement), the proposer must provide the requisite explanation/justification in the project description. Their name(s) will remain on the Cover Sheet and the individual(s) role on the project should be described in the Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources section of the proposal. Dependent Care Costs. "Control" in this context means exercising the power to make policy decisions. [24] Unless required by NSF (see the section on Mandatory Cost Sharing below), inclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited and Line M on the proposal budget will not be available for use by the proposer. 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. See section (xii) below. 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. Violations will be thoroughly investigated by the NSF OIG and referred to criminal and/or civil offices within the Department of Justice, when warranted. 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. For all eligible categories noted above, the supplemental funding request may include funding for up to six months of salary support or stipend for a maximum of $30,000 in direct costs of salary compensation or stipend, but the duration of the salary or stipend support may not exceed the duration of the family leave. (See Chapter II.E.4, Chapter II.E.5, and Chapter XI.B). [49] For purposes of this requirement, "other forms of harassment" is defined as "Non-gender or non-sex-based harassment of individuals protected under federal civil rights laws, as set forth in organizational policies or codes of conduct, statutes, regulations, or executive orders.". Requests must be submitted at least two months before funds are needed. If any of the following items on the Cover Sheet are applicable to the proposal being submitted, the relevant box(es) must be checked. PIs should consult their organizations SPO for unusual situations (e.g., a long lead time for procurement) that create problems regarding the proposed start date. *Primary Place of Performance: Identify the primary location where the project or activity is being executed. proposals. This type of proposal is not intended to provide seed funding for a proposal that has been declined, nor is it appropriate for preliminary research on efforts that are aligned with established research programs. for additional information on the administration of equipment awards. No NSF funds may be requested or spent for alcoholic beverages. Each section of the proposal that is uploaded as a file should leave out page numbering unless otherwise directed within Research.gov. [11] See PAPPG Chapter II.D.2.i for additional information on submission of special information and supplementary documentation. Taxon-specific guidelines may be used as supplemental references. [32] In accordance with the NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance, a "Foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment program" is defined as an effort organized, managed, or funded by a foreign government, or a foreign government instrumentality or entity, to recruit science and technology professionals or students (regardless of citizenship or national origin, or whether having a full-time or part-time position). For these proposals, the project title must begin with the words "Collaborative Research: If funded, each organization bears responsibility for a separate award. Each train introduces unsteadiness that . must be identified on Line G.6. The research should further scientific and engineering foundations to enable future breakthrough technologies with the potential to address critical industry needs. Such as: Detailed information about the content is available in the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), Chapter, II.C.2.h (NSF website). Unless stipulated in a specific program solicitation, however, such proposals will be subject to the 15-page Project Description limitation established in Section (ii) above. Planning proposals are not eligible for reconsideration, if declined. The names of the PI(s), faculty, and other senior personnel and the estimated number of full-time-equivalent person-months for which NSF funding is requested, and the total amount of salaries requested per year, must be listed. 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. National Science Foundation (NSF) Jamie Sprague. Summarize . 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