Revision of NSF Agency Specific Requirements

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:37:13 -0500

Effective March 1, 2018, grants made to institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations will incorporate by reference the Research Terms & Conditions dated March 14, 2017 and the NSF Agency Specific Requirements dated March 1, 2018. The Research Terms & Conditions will not be applied to NSF cooperative agreements or to NSF fellowship awards made to individuals.

Unless otherwise noted in a specific article, the NSF Agency Specific Requirements apply to all new NSF grants and funding amendments to existing NSF grants awarded on or after March 1, 2018 to institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations.

A summary of the changes is attached to this post. Any questions regarding these changes may be directed to the Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support, on (703) 292-8243 or by e-mail to policy@nsf.gov.