Below is a link to the
updated PAPPG (NSF 19-1), which is effective on February 25, 2019.
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappg19_1/index.jsp
Here are a few changes
that should be noted regarding proposal preparation:
- Subawards, has been updated to clarify that the description of the work
to be performed by the subaward must be included in the project description.
- Types of Proposals, specifies that “RAPID”, “EAGER” and “RAISE”
must be included in the proposal project title.
The language has been updated to indicate that these proposal types are
not eligible for reconsideration.
- Proposal Font, Spacing and Margin Requirements, has been updated to specify that fonts not
listed in the PAPPG may be used for mathematical formulas, equations, or when
inserting Greek letters or special characters.
- Synergistic Activities, has been revised to specify that a list
should include up to five distinct examples that demonstrate the broader impact
of the individual’s professional and scholarly activities that focuses on the
integration and transfer of knowledge as well as its creation.
You can find a full
list of significant changes and clarifications at:
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappg19_1/sigchanges.jsp
If you are planning a
submission to the National Science Foundation, please carefully read the update
in its entirety. Please be advised that non-compliance with these changes
could result in your proposal being returned without review.
Do not hesitate to
reach out to your pre-award contact with any questions or concerns.
