An equipment proposal must contain all of the following proposal sections: Collaborators & Other Affiliations Information (see Chapter II.D.2.h(iii). If requested, the proposer must be able to justify that the proposed rate of pay is reasonable. (See also Chapter II.F.7.) (i) Each non-lead organization must assign their proposal a proposal PIN. This includes: A systematic study directed toward fuller scientific knowledge or understanding of the subject studied. Speakers and trainers are not considered participants and should not be included in this section of the 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. 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. If the individual is reporting person-months that span two calendar years, the individual should enter the latter year. Note that not all fields listed above are required. (See Chapter II.D.2.f(vi)(e) for additional instructions on preparation of this type of proposal.). These reports should reference the work of the collaborative, while focusing on the distinct work conducted at each funded organization. GOALI proposals should focus on research that addresses shared interests by academic researchers and industrial partners. Senior personnel must also report other foreign government sponsored or affiliated activity. *Statement of Potential Overlap : CPS- 16 of 27. General Current and Pending and Biosketch, The Common Rule defines research as a systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. Misrepresentations and/or omissions may be subject to prosecution and liability pursuant to, but not limited to, 18 U.S.C. The proposed research should be transformative, beneficial to industry, and further collaboration between the institution of higher education and industrial partners. The prospective PI will receive an email from the cognizant NSF program officer that specifies whether a full proposal may be submitted. The National Science Foundation (NSF) . The award size, however, will be consistent with the scope of the proposed planning activities and of a size comparable to planning grants in similar areas. Consultant Services and Speaker Fees. National Science Foundation (NSF) Jamie Sprague. Adheres to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (known as the Common Rule as defined in HHS regulation 45CFR46). NSF encourages submission of proposals by groups of investigators; often these are submitted to carry out interdisciplinary projects. Enter the number of person-months (even if unsalaried) for the current budget period and enter the proposed person-months for each subsequent budget period. If requested, the proposer must be able to justify that the proposed rate of pay is reasonable. Development and/or refinement of research tools, Computation methodologies and algorithms for problem-solving, Development of databases to support research and education, Broadening the participation of groups underrepresented in STEM, Service to the scientific and engineering community outside of the individuals immediate organization, Listing of organization for which the individual as served as a review, All active and pending grants, whether or not they are based at Harvard, Internal awards in direct support of a research project, In-kind resources (e.g. Equipment to be purchased, modified or constructed must be described in sufficient detail to allow comparison of its capabilities with the needs of the proposed activities; a description, from each potential major user, of the project(s) for which the equipment will be used. It may take NSF up to two months or more to process such a request. Note that registration fees under NSF-supported conferences are considered program income. 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. [13] If the proposal includes use of human subjects, supplemental information is required. To ensure submissions are compliant, faculty should review the policy and guidance information accessible through the links at the top of the page. any current funding, including any no cost extensions. [41] Detailed instructions for the preparation and submission of collaborative proposals are available in Research.gov. If a PHS Animal Welfare Assurance has not been obtained prior to submission, the proposer should indicate Pending in the space provided for the PHS Animal Welfare Assurance Number. [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.". 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. To qualify for support, however, attendance at meetings or conferences must be necessary to accomplish proposal objectives or disseminate research results. Collecting their disclosure information from GMAS. (iv) Documentation of Collaborative Arrangements of Significance to the Proposal through Letters of Collaboration. The Project Summary consists of an overview, a statement on the intellectual merit of the proposed activity, and a statement on the broader impacts of the proposed activity. If the project will be performed at a location other than the awardee organization, provide the following information (where applicable). Proposals that contain letters of support not authorized by the program solicitation may be returned without review. be treated as direct costs, NSF award funds may be requested to fund fringe benefits as a direct cost. Note: Use of SciENcv it strongly recommended for the preparation of Current and Pending (Other) Support. If this application is funded Dr. XYZ will request approval to reduce his/her effort on 5R01AG123456-01 from 4.80 calendar months to 2.40 calendar months. EAGER proposals are not eligible for reconsideration, if declined. "Operate" in this context means being actively involved in the day-to-day management. Justification normally occurs through National Academies studies, workshop reports, professional society activities, and other community-based mechanisms, including engineering studies and research projects related to the development of new technologies. The AOR must use the "Authorized Organizational Representative function" to sign and submit the proposal, including NSF-specific proposal certifications. Publication Costs. Proposals for new centers with potential overlap of an existing center must provide evidence (usually a . 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. . 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. In some instances, Program Officers may elect to obtain external reviews to inform their decision. %PDF-1.6 % This will aid in determining the appropriateness of the work for consideration under this type of proposal. Data Management Plan: (see Chapter II.D.2.i(ii)). 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 Ideas Lab concept incorporates a "guided creativity" process, thus the use of a facilitator(s) is included, both to guide the creation of interdisciplinary teams and the creative development of ideas, and to ensure that the workshop progresses in a productive manner. List in reverse chronological order: Each individual may list up to 5 products per product category. The industrial participant cannot use or receive any NSF funds on a GOALI award with the exception of small businesses that meet these requirements and are not currently funded NSF SBIR/STTR recipients: Must be a small business (fewer than 500 employees) located in the U.S; At least 50% of the companys equity must be owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents; and. 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. To provide a complete list of resources and support, all Key Personnel must. Therefore, only one mentoring plan must be submitted for the entire project. Conferences, including the facilities in which they are held, funded in whole or in part with NSF funds, must be accessible to participants with disabilities. Similarly, ramps, elevators, or other structural modifications of research facilities are not eligible for direct support under this program. See also PAPPG Chapters II.F.8 and II.F.11 for additional information on proposal certifications. (2) for other NSF awards when more than $25,000 has been budgeted in the proposal for repair, alteration, or improvement (construction) of a building or facility. This site contains RECR resources by discipline, provides links to published codes of ethics, as well as includes pages dedicated to resources produced or used by specific professional groups. No NSF funds may be requested or spent for alcoholic beverages. If the State/Province is not applicable, enter N/A. The Data Management Plan will be reviewed as an integral part of the proposal, considered under Intellectual Merit or Broader Impacts or both, as appropriate for the scientific community of relevance. The budget justification must be no more than five pages per proposal. More detailed information about the content is available in the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) Chapter II.C.2.f (NSF website). (See Chapter II.D.1.d(viii) and II.E.9). NSF Program Officers are not authorized to impose or encourage mandatory cost sharing unless such requirements are explicitly included in the program solicitation. 2 CFR 200.331 provides characteristics of each type of arrangement to assist proposing organizations in making that determination. When anticipated, the proposal budget justification must indicate the general types of expendable materials and supplies required. The RAISE proposal type must be selected in the proposal preparation module in Research.gov. NSF regards research as one of the normal functions of faculty members at institutions of higher education. [36] Editorial board does not include Editorial Advisory Board, Scientific Editorial Board, or any other subcategory of Editorial Board. Indirect cost recovery for IHEs is additionally restricted by 2 CFR 200, Appendix III, paragraph C.7. Taxon-specific guidelines may be used as supplemental references. Proposers also should enter the country/countries with which project participants will engage and/or travel to attend international conferences. Letters of collaboration should be limited to stating the intent to collaborate and should not contain endorsements or evaluation of the proposed project. To provide a complete list of resources and support, all Key Personnel must take inventory of all resources provided or otherwise supported externally and available in support of their research. Only internal merit review is required for planning proposals. 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. PIs are advised that they must submit a Concept Outline prior to submission of a RAPID proposal. Meals and Coffee Breaks. Note: The mandate to use SciENcv only for preparation of the biographical sketch will go into effect for new proposals submitted or due on or after October 23, 2023. Paper size must be no larger than standard letter paper size (8 by 11). National Science Foundation (NSF) Current and Pending Support. This includes, but is not limited to, information related to domestic and foreign appointments and positions. The prospective PI will receive an email from the cognizant NSF program officer that specifies whether a full proposal may be submitted. This section of the proposal is used to assess how well qualified the individual, team, or organization is to conduct the proposed activities. [43] An NSF-approved format for submission of these determinations is available on the NSF website. The process or method for making incident reports as well as how any reports received will be resolved should also be accounted for. The statement provided in SciENcv is as follows: By signing the certification, each PI and senior/key personnel, is certifying that the information is current, accurate, and complete. Organization Name (identify the organization name of the primary site where the work will be performed, if different than the awardee); Contracts for the purpose of obtaining goods and services for the proposers own use (see 2 CFR 200.331 for additional information); and. Should an award be made, the organizations cost sharing commitment, as specified on the first years approved budget, must be met prior to the award end date. *Overall Objectives: Provide a brief statement of the overall objectives of the proposal/award. NSF will not fund research that would be considered to lead to a gain of function of agents associated with the U.S. Government Policy on DURC (See also Chapter XI.B.5 for additional information.) Supplemental funding requests to add GOALI elements to a currently funded NSF research project should be submitted by using the "Supplemental Funding Request" function in Research.gov. The description should be narrative in nature and must not include any quantifiable financial information. *Primary Place of Performance: Identify the primary location where the project or activity is being executed. Foreign recipients that have a U.S. 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. Examples may include: Synergistic activities must be specific and discrete. See Chapter II.E.3 for additional information on collaborative proposals. With regard to proposals that receive NSF funding, NSF typically does not disclose information in the proposal regarding current and pending support from nonU.S. While letters of collaboration are permitted, unless required by a specific program solicitation, letters of support should not be submitted as they are not a standard component of an NSF proposal. [39] In situations where a postdoctoral researcher is listed in Section A of the NSF Budget, and is functioning in a Senior Personnel capacity (i.e., responsible for the scientific or technical direction of the project), a mentoring plan is not required. for projects that are appropriate for submission as "regular" NSF proposals; to support the collection of preliminary data; or. 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. [31] In accordance with the NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance, senior personnel typically do not include graduate students. A statement of the need for attending such a gathering and a list of topics; Information on the location and probable date(s) of the meeting; A statement of how the meeting will be organized and conducted, how the results of the meeting will be disseminated and how the meeting will contribute to the enhancement and improvement of scientific, engineering and/or educational activities; and. Such allowances must be reasonable, in conformance with the policy of the proposing organization and limited to the days of attendance at the conference plus the actual travel time required to reach the conference location. Compensation could take many forms including cash, research funding, complimentary foreign travel, honorific titles, career advancement opportunities, promised future compensation, or other types of remuneration or consideration, including in-kind compensation. 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. In order for NSF, and its reviewers, to assess the scope of a proposed project, all organizational resources necessary for, and available to, a project must be described in the Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources section of the proposal (see Chapter II.D.2.g for further information). The description should be narrative in nature and must not include any quantifiable financial information. Such requests should include a brief description of the proposed activity, a budget, and a budget justification, in addition to items (ii)-(iv) above. The biographical information must be clearly identified as Other Personnel biographical information and uploaded as a single PDF file in the Other Supplementary Documents section of the proposal. 3729-3733 and 3802. Proposers should not submit the policy or code-of-conduct to NSF for review. Postdoctoral fellowship recipients may request supplemental funding: Provided that a postdoctoral fellowship award, funded through one of NSFs postdoctoral fellowship programs, is made to an organization and not directly to the fellow, the recipient may request supplemental funding for the following purpose: To support additional personnel (e.g., a technician or research assistant) to sustain research while the postdoctoral fellow being supported by NSF on the award is on family leave for either primary dependent care responsibilities or other direct family considerations. See additional information on NSF Disclosure Requirements in Chapter II.B. In the interim, proposers may continue to prepare and submit this document via use of SciENcv or the NSF fillable PDF. [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). International Activities Country Name(s) each proposal that describes an international activity, proposers should list the primary countries involved. for additional information on Single Copy Documents. A collaborative proposal must be submitted as a single proposal from one organization, with any collaborators identified as subawardee organizations. *Project/Proposal End Date: Indicate the end date (MM/YYYY) of the project/activity as proposed/approved. To help defray the costs of participating in a conference or training activity, funds may be proposed for payment of stipends, per diem or subsistence allowances, based on the type and duration of the activity. See Chapter II.F.7 for information on FASED, and, for the other programs identified, consult the relevant solicitation or Dear Colleague Letter. See proposal with fieldwork in Chapter V.A of the Antarctic Research solicitation. Costs of professional and consultant services are allowable when reasonable in relation to the services rendered and when not contingent upon recovery of costs from the Federal government. In the interim, proposers may continue to prepare and submit this document via use of SciENcv or the NSF fillable PDF. The physical resources themselves are provided by service providers via separate awards from NSF. While there is no established page limitation for the references, this section must include bibliographic citations only and must not be used to provide parenthetical information outside of the 15-page Project Description. Computer Modern family of fonts at a font size of 11 points or larger. Many research projects require access to computational, data and/or visualization resources in order to complete the work proposed. must be identified on Line G.6. The box for Potential Life Sciences Dual Use Research of Concern must be checked on the Cover Sheet if use of select agents or other enhanced potential pandemic pathogens, as defined by the Policy, are envisioned, and those agents or PPPs are used in ways that lead to enhancement of specific properties specified within the Policy. hbbd```b``"fHF-D2e]" , fl#`r|H2Ad h^F? Specific instructions for each type of request are provided below. 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