NSF Templates

The Division of Research has developed proposal templates for frequently-used sections of NSF proposals. This information does not substitute for the NSF Proposal & Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) or a NSF funding opportunity announcement’s specific instructions.

If you would like to access the templates, click on the links below. Access is limited to the FAU community only, via FAU email and password login.

General Formatting Instructions

Biographical Sketch(es)

Current and Pending Funding

Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources

Data Management Plans

Letter of Collaboration Template

Any substantial collaboration with individuals not included in the budget must be described and documented with a letter from each collaborator documenting their specific roles and tasks on the project. (Generally letters of support or endorsement should not be included unless the FOA specifically asks for letters of support as in the case of the SBIR program). This template provides the required format for NSF letters of collaboration.
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Postdoctoral Researcher Mentoring Plan

Broader Impact Activities

The Broader Impact requirements have changed significantly in recent years. In order to demonstrate the intellectual merit of your broader impact plan, you must describe what you’re going to do in the context of what others have done and most importantly, how you’re going to document performance, i.e., evaluate. Included are two sample plans for improving undergraduate education through FAU’s Office of Undergraduate Research Inquiry and community service learning.
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The NSF Summary Page

Results from Prior NSF Support