National Science Foundation (NSF) - Specific Requirements & Advice

PAPPG NSF-24-1 plus Supplement 1 & Supplement 2  is the current guidance for proposal submission
 

Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP)
Proposals must now include a DMSP created using the tool implemented on Research.gov.

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SciENcv is the only option for preparing NSF biosketch and Current & Pending (Other) Support documents
SciENcv Guide
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NSF  Webinar and SciENcv Demo
Using SciENcv Frequently Asked Questions (NSF)

NSF Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support

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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

NSF Abstracts and Titles

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

Note: Proposals must now include a DMSP created using the tool implemented on Research.gov.

 

 

USE of AI in Proposal Development and Review

Notice to research community: Use of generative artificial intelligence technology in the NSF merit review process

 

 

STEM Education

Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education and Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program Brochure (NSF 20-023)

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