NSF STTR | E.B. Howard Consulting

New NSF Resubmission Limits

June 30, 2026, 8:30 AM June 10, 2026

NSF will return proposals without review after three resubmissions, increasing the importance of strategic proposal improvement and analysis.

June 26, 2026, 8:26 AM June 10, 2026

NSF now requires different Project Description structures for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track proposals, affecting proposal preparation strategies.

June 25, 2026, 8:25 AM June 10, 2026

NSF moved major SBIR/STTR proposal instructions online, creating new compliance risks for applicants relying only on solicitation PDFs.

June 23, 2026, 8:23 AM June 10, 2026

NSF SBIR/STTR proposals now require Letters of Support, creating new planning considerations for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applicants.

May 27, 2026, 10:45 AM May 28, 2026

NSF’s newly released SBIR/STTR solicitation confirms major procedural and strategic changes that applicants should not underestimate.