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Working with NSF
Sponsor-specific resources related to working with the National Science Foundation (NSF)
Examples of U-M Sponsored Projects with NSF
NSF Proposal Checklist
Tips on Working with NSF
In working with NSF, use Research. gov. Fastlane, a predecessor to Grants.gov, has been phased out. Read more about the transition to Research.gov.
Most other federal sponsors use Grants.gov for their proposals.
- ORSP advises against using Grants.gov for proposals to NSF
- Corrections need to be made in FastLane
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New users are able to register directly through Research.gov. Existing users in FastLane will be migrated to the new system through a simple, one-time operation when signing in to FastLane or Research.gov.
NSF PAPPG
The National Science Foundation's (NSF) new PAPPG (Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide), effective for proposals with off-campus or off-site work due on or after January 30, 2023. Significant changes are detailed in this announcement.
Safe and Inclusive Work Environments
U-M Plan Template
ORSP has developed a Safe and Inclusive Work Environment Plan Template for such projects.
- For NSF BIO and GEO Directorates: Several solicitations from BIO and GEO now require the submission of this plan, which will be considered as part of the Broader Impacts criteria during the review process.
- For other NSF Directorates: The PI and project team need not submit the plan to NSF for review in the proposal, but they must create the plan
Also see the Safe & Inclusive Working Environment web page.
NSF Public Access Plan
NSF Public Access Policy 2.0 - Ensuring Open, Immediate and Equitable Access to National Science Foundation Funded Research. Updated February 2023.