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January 4, 2023

NSF Update: PAPPG, Research.gov, SciENcv…

Update 1/04 – PSI-FVAR Plan

The final version of the 2023 PAPPG no longer includes the PSI-FVAR plan as a required attachment to relevant proposals. Instead, OSP is required to certify that a plan is in place for safe and inclusive research when off-campus or off-site research is proposed. When applicable, please attach a proposal-specific plan regarding safe and inclusive working environments to the eGC1.

Update 11/07- SciENcv required in October 2023

(original publication 10/31/2022)

We have some important NSF requirements to share from the latest Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) effective for proposals due or submitted on or after January 30 2023.

Key Highlights

  • Research.gov will be required as of January 27th, 2023 and FastLane will no longer be an option for proposal submission
    • The last day to submit new proposals and new supplemental funding requests in FastLane is January 27, 2023 (5:00 PM submitter’s local time)
  • SciENcv is required for all Biographical Sketches and Current and Pending Support in October 2023
  • Be prepared to resubmit Current and Pending Support documentation within Research.gov
  • Current and Pending Support must be resubmitted before NSF makes funding decisions
    • Annual & Final Project Reporting: PIs and co-PIs must specify whether new, active or other support has been received and if so, must attach updated Current and Pending Support
  • Field Work: new supplementary document required for proposals with field research effective January 1, 2023: Plan for Safe and Inclusive Field/Vessel/Aircraft Research (PSI-FVAR)
    • Upload under “PSI-FVAR” in Research.gov supplementary documentation section
    • Two-page limit

Review more information from NSF’s PAPPG Summary of Changes

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