We are pleased to announce, that we are currently in the process of moving our Proposal Routing Form (PRF) to DocuSign from the current PDF version.

Some of you may have used DocuSign already, but if not, it is really simple and compatible with both desktop and mobile devices.  You will simply get an email notification that you have a PRF to sign and you will have the ability to quickly access and sign it digitally.  You can also track your PRFs within the system if you create an account, but you do not have to create an account to sign a document.

Please contact your pre-award contact with any questions.

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.

The implementation date for the revised NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 19-1), which was scheduled to become effective on January 28, 2019, has been delayed. NSF will post a new implementation date on the NSF website as soon as practicable. In the interim, the current version of the PAPPG (NSF 18-1) applies. (https://www.nsf.gov/shutdown/grantees.jsp)

Parent announcements are broad funding opportunity announcements allowing applicants to submit investigator-initiated applications for specific activity codes. They are open for up to 3 years and use standard due dates.

Not all NIH Institutes and Centers participate on all parent announcements. Before submitting your application, make sure the NIH Institute or Center that might be interested in your research is listed as a participating organization in the announcement.
Please note that R01 applications have three options:

PA-19-091- NIH Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
PA-19-055- Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Required)
PA-19-056- Research Project Grant (Parent R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

this link will take you to all the (R) Research Announcements:

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/parent_announcements.htm

NIH recently announced changes impacting grant application submissions for due dates on or after January 25,2019.
The following link will take you to all the changes that affect R15 applications, Fellowships etc.

https://nexus.od.nih.gov/all/2019/01/08/reminder-of-policy-changes/