Guidelines and Sponsor Resources

Below are links, guidebooks and other resources that may assist you with preparation of your proposal appendices.

Examples of proposal components are available by contacting Strategic Research Initiatives.

NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) [NSF Publication #18-001; includes Grant Proposal Guide (GPG)] (effective 01/29/2018)
- A summary of significant changes and clarifications to the updated PAPPG is available at https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappg18_1/sigchanges.jsp.
NIH Application SF424 (R&R) Application Instructions Forms E (for due dates on and after January 25, 2018)
- NOTE: As of May 25, 2016, there are now program-specific guides for R-series (research), K-series (career development), T-series (training), F-series (fellowship), M-series (multi-project), and B-series (SBIR/STTR) awards. You can download the appropriate guide under the "Forms E" header here: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide.htm

FY 2013 Merit Review Digest - A summary of funding success rates and more, with graphs
Overview of PAPPG (NSF 15-001) Revisions in Response to Uniform Guidance - slides from the January 27, 2015 NSF webinar

NSF Policy Guidance

Template for Identifying Collaborators and Other Affiliates - Effective April 24, 2017, NSF will require the use of a template for identifying Collaborators and Other Affiliations information from PIs, C0-PIs, and other senior project personnel identified on proposals submitted in FastLane. Download the template and instructions for using the template here: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/coa.jsp

NSF Data Management Plans