In August 2020, the National Science Foundation issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on proposal preparation and award administration related to NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1). The following FAQs address additional common questions as a supplement to that document.
Can I submit my proposal to multiple programs within NSF for simultaneous review?
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Letters of Collaboration should use template language (see NSF Standard Grant Proposal Outline) and must not recommend or endorse the PI or project. All relevant collaborative activities (e.g., intellectual contributions to the project, permission to access a site or use an instrument, offer to furnish samples/materials for research, logistical support, mentoring U.S. students at a foreign site) should be described in the Project Description or in the Facilities statement.
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