National Science Foundation

Research.gov

Research.gov provides grants management for the research community. Research.gov provides quick access to research information and grants management services, all in one location.  

• Research.gov Overview
  • Research.gov FAQs
  • Research.gov Automated Compliance Checks
• NSF still has no announced plans for administrators to initiate applications
• Instructions within research.gov override the PAPPG
• Once the application is initiated, the following items on Cover Sheet cannot be changed (a new application must be initiated):
  • Funding Opportunity
  • Directorate/Division/Program
  • Proposal Type (Research, RAPID, etc.)
  • Submission Type (Full Proposal, Renewal, LOI, Preliminary, etc.)
  • Proposal Details (not collaborative, collaborative from one organization, collaborative from multiple organizations)
  • NOTE: There is a workaround to change PI by adding a Co-PI and then removing the original PI.
• Separately-Submitted Collaborative Proposal:
  • When the non-lead institution submits before the lead institution, a permanent proposal number is not assigned until the lead submits its proposal. Until that time, the application can still be edited.
  • When a non-lead application is linked to the lead application, the applicable items on the Cover Sheet are replaced (Funding Opportunity, Title, etc.)

Research.gov

PAPPG

The Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) contains policies and guidance relating to the Foundation's proposal and award process for the assistance programs of NSF. The PAPPG, in conjunction with NSF’s Grant General Conditions, serves as the Foundation’s implementation of 2 CFR § 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. PAPPG (NSF 24-1)

• Summary of Changes
• FAQs

Additional Resources

• Resource Center (presentations and additional information)
• NSF Disclosure Table (when and where to disclose items to NSF)
• Sign up for the NSF listserv

Documents Required for Senior/Key Personnel

As of May 20th, 2024, NSF requires the use of SciEnCV: Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae for the preparation of the Common Forms and the Biographical Sketch.  These documents are certified by the personnel prior to inclusion in Research.gov.   Synergistic Activities are to be included as a separate document.