submitting a proposal: best practices by: anu singh science assistant a singh@nsf 703-292-7141
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Submitting a Proposal: Best Practices By: Anu Singh Science Assistant a [email protected] 703-292-7141. Best Practices in Proposal Preparation. Start with a Good Idea! The best proposals have a high “WOW” factor or have a “HIGH IMPACT” in the field. Talk to a Program Director - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Submitting a Proposal:Best Practices
By: Anu SinghScience Assistant
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Best Practices in Proposal Preparation
Start with a Good Idea!Start with a Good Idea!The best proposals have a highThe best proposals have a high
“WOW”“WOW” factorfactoror have aor have a “HIGH IMPACT”“HIGH IMPACT” in the field.in the field.
Talk to a Program Director
PD’s can assist in program identification
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Best Practices in Proposal Preparation
Follow the Rules! •Grant Proposal Guide – GPG
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=gpg
Allow Plenty of Time Examine previous awards in
your area.“Awards”Hyperlink from NSF homepage
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Typical Components of an NSF Proposal
Cover SheetTable of ContentsProject SummaryProject DescriptionReferences Cited
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Proposal Supporting Documents
Biographical SketchesProposal BudgetBudget JustificationCurrent and Pending SupportFacilities, Equipment & Other
ResourcesSupplementary Documentation
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Best Practices: Cover Sheet
Cover Sheet•NSF Unit Organization
•PI and Co-PI’s Information
Table of Contents – Done Automatically
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Best Practices: Project Summary
Introduction/OverviewIntellectual MeritBroader Impact
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Best Practices Project Description:
Appearance MattersMust address:
• Results from prior NSF funding (Required)
• Intellectual Merit and Broader Impact• Brief response to reviewer comments
(recommended)
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Best Practices Project Description:
Results from prior NSF funding • Basic findings, training, outcomes, publications
Organization• Clearly apparent Aims/Goals/Hypotheses• Separate sections for both Merit Criteria
Integration• Intellectual Merit• Broader Impacts
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Aims/Goals/Hypothesis•New insights•Rationale•Inter-relationships between aims•Timeline
Best Practices: Project Description - Intellectual Merit
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What if it doesn’t work? Anticipate criticisms Provide backup plans Include alternative hypotheses.
Best Practices: Project Description - Intellectual Merit
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Methodology•Competence•Collaborations •Experimental System
Best Practices: Project Description - Intellectual Merit
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Don’t Forget Broader Impacts!•High impact•Education/Outreach are important
•Your record•Your plan•Your budget
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/gpg/broaderimpacts.pdf
Best Practices: Project Description – Broader Impacts
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Best Practices: References
Provide current background information
Cite literature accurately
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Best Practices: Biographical Sketches:
Maximum length: 2 pagesMaximum publications: 10Synergistic activities Mentors and MenteesCollaborators and Other Affiliations
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Best Practices: Proposal Budget
Amounts• Reasonable for work – Realistic• In-line with program guidelines
Eligible costs• Personnel (PI, Co-PIs, Senior Personnel, Techs,
Post-docs, Graduate and Undergraduate students)• Equipment • Travel – Consider student support• Participant Support• Supplies – Varies depending upon discipline• Other Direct Costs (including sub awards,
consultant services, computer services, publication costs)
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Best Practices: Budget Justification
Well justified - Needs established
Done line by line basis
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Best Practices: List of Suggested Reviewers
Well qualified reviewers Program Director discretionPotentially disqualifying conflicts
include:Organization with which reviewer
has/seeks business relationshipInstitution at which reviewer is
enrolled or serves as visiting scientist
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Best Practices: Supplementary Documents
Letters of support or collaboration RUI Impact Statement (certification) Limit these to minimum necessary.
• Avoid introducing addition informational content (Not allowed)
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Font size must satisfy all GPG requirements.
Follow page limit. Fill out all forms honestly and
accurately. Spell check and grammar check. Double check AFTER FastLane
upload.Poorly Written or Organized ProposalsDO NOT
Review Well Even with Excellent Science!
Best Practices: General Notes
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Submitting the Proposal:
The Sponsored Research Office (SRO) or equivalent submits the proposal to NSF electronically.
The Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) is required to electronically sign the proposal.
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Questions or Concerns??
NSF website:http://www.nsf.gov/funding/preparing
GPG hyperlink: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=gpg
Contact the Program DirectorProcedure questions: Contact the
Fastlane Help Desk by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1-800-673-6188.