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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'>Important information regarding the submission of NSF grant proposals.</span></u></b><b><i><u><span style='font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:#403152'><o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Discussion of Research Administrators' Issues [mailto:RAMTALK@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Schultz, Lori Ann M - (lschultz)<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, January 03, 2011 2:14 PM<br><b>To:</b> RAMTALK@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU<br><b>Subject:</b> FW: FDP - Important Reminder regarding implementation of the New NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>This email serves as a reminder that the new <a href="http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf11001"><i>NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide</i> (PAPPG) (NSF 11-1)</a> goes into effect for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 18, 2011. The significant changes to the PAPPG include 1) a requirement that all proposals submitted to NSF contain an up to two page Data Management Plan as a Supplementary Document and 2) implementation of the National Science Board’s recommendations regarding cost sharing. A complete list of significant changes accompanies the PAPPG.</span></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Please note that because January 15th is a Saturday, and Monday, January 17th is a Federal holiday, per <a href="http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappguide/nsf11001/gpg_1.jsp#IF"><i>Grant Proposal Guide</i> Chapter I.F,</a> the due dates are extended to the following business day. Therefore, proposals submitted in response to funding opportunities whose deadline dates fall after close of business on January 14<sup>th</sup>, will be due January 18<sup>th</sup>, and will be subject to the requirements set forth in NSF 11-1. This includes the requirement to submit a Data Management Plan as a supplementary document. </span></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>FastLane will begin automated compliance checking for the data management plan starting January 15th and <u>proposals (including unsolicited proposals) that do not comply with the requirement will be prevented from submission.</u> </span></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the new PAPP Guide, and visit the Policy Office website (<a href="http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/">http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/</a>) for additional information. We have developed an entire suite of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on topics such as general proposal preparation and award administration, Project Outcomes Reports, Responsible Conduct of Research, Data Management Plans and Cost Sharing. The Policy Office updates these FAQs as new questions are raised, to keep the community aware of emerging issues, so please visit our site often to access the latest information on NSF policies and procedures. </span></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact the Policy Office on (703) 292-8243 or by e-mail to </span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:policy@nsf.gov"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>policy@nsf.gov</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>. </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>