Fall 2020 Virtual Grants Conference: Proposal Preparation
Learn how to prepare a proposal and what constitutes a proposal of high quality.
Presenters: Jean Feldman, Jennifer Wade, and Stefan Robila.
- Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG): https://nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on proposal preparation & award administration: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/papp/pappg20_1/faqs20_1.pdf
- Information on NSF-approved formats for biographical sketch: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/biosketch.jsp
- Information on NSF-approved formats for current & pending support information: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/cps.jsp
- Information on data management plans: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/dmp.jsp
Fall 2020 Virtual Grants Conference: Merit Review Process
Learn how the merit review system at NSF works, as well as types of reviews. Presenters will also cover the role of the NSF Program Officer, timing of proposal submissions, reviewer selection, release of reviewer comments and conflict of interest issues.
Presenters: Karen Santoro, Nigel Sharp, and Thyaga Nandagopal.
- Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide: https://nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg
- Proposal and Award Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/papp/pappg20_1/faqs20_1.pdf
- See the NSF Merit Review Reports for data on success rates and lots of other information about the merit review process: https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/publications/pubmeritreview.jsp
Fall 2020 Virtual Grants Conference: Award Management
This session will address post-award requirements and conditions and will outline the responsibility of those involved in the award process.
Presenters: Jeff Vieceli, Kandis Boyd, and Michael Horneffer.
- Research Terms and Conditions: https://www.nsf.gov/awards/managing/rtc.jsp
- NSF proposal and award-related FAQs: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/papp/pappg20_1/faqs20_1.pdf
Fall 2020 Virtual Grants Conference: Crosscutting Programs - REU, RUI and RET
Each directorate participates in these popular Foundation-wide programs. Learn more about program requirements and eligibility for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, the Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) program and the Research Experiences for Teachers Supplement Opportunity (RET).
Presenters: Amelia Greer and Jennifer Wade.
- REU program solicitation: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf19582
- RUI solicitation: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=5518&ods_key=nsf14579
Fall 2020 Virtual Grants Conference: Office of International Science & Engineering
Presenters will discuss the role of the office in coordinating activities, as well as how to incorporate international components in NSF proposals.
Presenter: Anne Emig.
The next IRES solicitation deadlines are as follows: Track 1: September 21, 2021 Track 2: September 28, 2021
- PAPPG on Foreign Organizations: https://nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappg20_1/pappg_1.jsp#IE6
Fall 2020 Virtual Grants Conference: IT Modernization / Research.gov
Research.gov is the modernization of FastLane, providing the next generation of grants management capabilities for the research community. Research.gov currently provides easy access to research-related information and grants management services in one location. The modernization includes moving legacy FastLane capabilities to a new, modern portal platform. Programmatic and financial reporting services, notifications, and requests are already available on Research.gov. Come to this panel discussion to learn about these and future changes, ask questions about NSF’s plans for electronic research administration, and share what you think the priorities should be so NSF can best serve the research community.
Presenter: Sonya Arora.
Fall 2020 Virtual Grants Conference: Major Research Instrumentation
NSF’s Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program catalyzes new knowledge and discoveries by empowering the nation’s scientists and engineers with state-of-the-art research instruments that are, in general, too costly and/or not appropriate for support through other NSF programs. The program provides organizations with opportunities to acquire major instrumentation that supports the research and research training goals of the organization and that may be used by other researchers regionally or nationally. Come to this crosscutting session to learn more about what types of awards are made by the program, eligibility criteria, and cost sharing requirements.
Presenter: Randy Phelps.
- MRI solicitation: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=5260&ods_key=nsf18513
- Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG): https://nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg
Fall 2020 Virtual Grants Conference: Financial Reviews, Site Visits & Audit Resolution
Representatives from the Cost Analysis & Audit Resolution (CAAR) Branch of DIAS will cover the oversight and monitoring of Federal awards. Topics will include the overall Federal context for oversight, stewardship of Federal funds, the “NSF Gold Standard” model for award portfolio monitoring and business assistance, compliance issues, and other common areas of concern.
Presenters: Mark Dufour and Beatriz Azor.
- Prospective New Awardee Guide: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pnag
- Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide: https://nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg
- NSF Indirect Cost Rate Proposal Submission Procedures: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/caar/docs/idcsubmissions.pdf
- 2 CFR 200: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=a7c3de2743ea2c2a6f0ce0a8f5723d57&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title02/2cfrv1_02.tpl#200