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NSF Grant Proposal Documents

The components listed below are common documents required for each NSF proposal submission.

Current NSF Proposal Preparation Instructions are outlined in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide

Note: Requirements are subject to change depending on the specific NSF Program Solicitation so, it is very important to read through the preparation and submission instructions each time.

  • Project Summary (1 page)
  • Project Description (small and medium proposals, up to 15 pages; large proposals, up to 20 pages)
  • References Cited
  • Budget and Budget Justification
  • Sr/Key Personnel Documents
    • Biographical Sketch (as of 2024, there is no longer a page limitation for the biosketch)
    • Current and Pending Support
    • Collaborators & Other Affiliations (COA) Information
    • Synergistic Activities
  • Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources
  • Data Management Plan (2 pages)
  • Collaboration Plan (if applicable; medium and large proposals, up to 2 pages)
  • Mentoring Plan (if applicable; 1 page) – as of 2024, required for proposals that request funding to support postdoctoral scholars and/or graduate students
  • Letter(s) of Collaboration (if applicable; use NSF recommended format)