National Science Foundation (NSF)

REGISTER: If this is your first time submitting to NSF, please register through Research.gov. If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact Sam Wolverton.

SUBMIT: The National Science Foundation requires electronic submission of proposals. The Office of Sponsored Programs will submit proposals to NSF using Research.gov.

This video tutorial provides PIs the opportunity to view the step-by-step process of creating a new proposal within the new NSF user-friendly system. PIs can also view how to create NSF’s Biosketch and Current & Pending Support documents in SciENcv during the second portion of this video tutorial.

Proposal Preparation

Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) For Proposals Due On or After October 4, 2021.
NSF Proposal Preparation Quick Reference
NSF Research.gov Proposal Submission Review Checklist
SciENcv: This video tutorial shows a complete walkthrough of creating both a Biographical Sketch and a Current and Pending Support section. Step-by-step instructions are also available for download. NSF has also published a set of SciENcv FAQs.
Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support: NSF has published a Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support table. This newly issued table identifies where pre- and post-award current and pending support disclosure information must be provided. Proposers and awardees may begin using this table immediately.

Processes and Procedures

Templates and Samples

Below are various templates and samples for sections of an NSF proposal.