NSF canceled ALL of its grant review panels this week, as the organization works to align its grantmaking process with new executive orders from the Trump administration. Here are 12 things you can do.


NSF canceled ALL of its grant review panels this week, as the organization works to align its grantmaking process with new executive orders from the Trump administration. Here are 12 things you can do.

U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) for Research.gov.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) among those selected for inaugural set of awards through NSF’s Innovation in Two-Year College in STEM Education (ITYC) program

Waiting for the NSF SBIR/STTR Pitch Approval? π Use this time to prepare your application! πβ¨ Gather essential info, develop a strong proposal, and assemble a qualified team. π οΈ Ensure your business is ready to secure funding as soon as the solicitation is out. π

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π’ Important update: NSF SBIR Phase I applications no longer require Letters of Support! Focus on detailed technical merit, clear commercial potential, robust project plans, and team qualifications to strengthen your proposal. Stay ahead with these changes and boost your funding success! πβ¨

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π’ NSF adds six new product types to NSF-PAR! Learn how to update your project reports and meet public access requirements. ππ

π’ NSF SBIR Phase I now requires SciENcv for Current and Pending Support, Biosketch, and Synergistic Activities! πβ¨ Ensure consistency, save time, and streamline your application process with these new requirements. Stay compliant and boost your funding success! ππ

π The NSF SBIR Phase I Project Description template has new page lengths! π Intellectual Merit is now 7-10 pages, Broader Impacts remains 1-2 pages, Company and Team is 1-2 pages, and the new Commercialization Potential section is 1-3 pages. Stay ahead with these updates! π