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Office of Sponsored Programs

News and Updates

Important Changes to Research.gov:

On October 27, 2024, the National Science Foundation will implement multifactor authentication (MFA) for Research.gov. With the ever-growing number of cyber security concerns and threats, MFA gives an added layer of security to ensure that only authorized users can access Federal resources online.

What this means for you: On October 27, all users will be required to complete a one-time MFA enrollment process and use the selected method to sign into Research.gov. Users must set up a primary MFA sign-in method.  NSF urges users to also set up a secondary method in case the primary method is unavailable. Every time a user signs into Research.gov, they will be required to use MFA. OR Users can continue using Login.gov to sign into Research.gov if a phishing-resistant MFA is used.

Further information regarding MFA can be found and training opportunities can be found .

National Science Foundation (NSF)  

New NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide ()

Effective May 20, 2024

IMPORTANT CHANGES IN PAPPG 24-1

1) Biographical Sketch ()

NSF has implemented the biographical sketch common form leading to the following changes:

2) Current and Pending (Other) Support ():  

NSF provides an updated table regarding pre-award and post-award disclosure information ().

3) Synergistic Activities  ()

4) Mentoring Plan ()

Requirement is expanded to include both, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students.

5) New Proposal Certifications for Senior/Key Personnel (): Each senior/key person must certify prior to proposal submission (and annually thereafter for the duration of the award) that they are not a party to a malign foreign talent recruitment program.

6) Proposals that may impact Tribal Resources or Interests ()
NSF will not award proposals without prior written approval from the official(s) designated by the relevant Tribal Nation(s).