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% NSF Research Proposal Template
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% For NSF Standard Grant Proposals
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% Last updated: 2024
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% Based on NSF PAPPG (Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide)
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\documentclass[11pt,letterpaper]{article}
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% Required formatting
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\usepackage[margin=1in]{geometry} % 1 inch margins required
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\usepackage{times} % Times Roman font (11pt minimum)
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\usepackage{graphicx}
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\usepackage{amsmath}
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\usepackage{amssymb}
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\usepackage{cite}
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\usepackage{hyperref}
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\singlespacing
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\begin{document}
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% ====================
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% PROJECT SUMMARY (1 page maximum)
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% ====================
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\section*{Project Summary}
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\subsection*{Overview}
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Provide a concise 1-2 paragraph description of the proposed research. This should be understandable to a scientifically literate reader who is not a specialist in your field.
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\subsection*{Intellectual Merit}
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Describe how the project advances knowledge within its field and across different fields. Address:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item How the project advances understanding in the field
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\item Innovative aspects of the research
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\item Qualifications of the research team
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\item Adequacy of resources
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\end{itemize}
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\subsection*{Broader Impacts}
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Describe the potential benefits to society and contributions to desired societal outcomes. Address one or more of the following:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item Advancing discovery and understanding while promoting teaching and learning
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\item Broadening participation of underrepresented groups in STEM
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\item Disseminating broadly to enhance scientific and technological understanding
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\item Benefits to society (economic development, health, quality of life, national security, etc.)
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\item Developing the scientific workforce and enhancing research infrastructure
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\end{itemize}
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\newpage
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% ====================
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% PROJECT DESCRIPTION (15 pages maximum)
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% ====================
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\section*{Project Description}
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\section{Introduction and Background}
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\subsection{Current State of Knowledge}
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Provide context for your proposed research. Review relevant literature and establish what is currently known in the field.
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\subsection{Knowledge Gap}
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Clearly identify the gap in current knowledge or understanding that your project will address. Explain why this gap is significant.
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\subsection{Preliminary Work and Feasibility}
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Describe any preliminary work that demonstrates the feasibility of your approach. Highlight your team's qualifications and prior accomplishments.
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\section{Research Objectives and Hypotheses}
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\subsection{Overall Goal}
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State the overarching long-term goal of your research program.
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\subsection{Specific Objectives}
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List 2-4 specific, measurable objectives for this project:
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\begin{enumerate}
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\item \textbf{Objective 1:} Clearly stated objective
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\item \textbf{Objective 2:} Second objective
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\item \textbf{Objective 3:} Third objective
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\end{enumerate}
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\subsection{Hypotheses}
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State your testable hypotheses explicitly.
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\section{Research Plan}
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\subsection{Objective 1: [Title]}
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\subsubsection{Rationale}
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Explain why this objective is important and how it addresses the knowledge gap.
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\subsubsection{Approach and Methods}
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Describe in detail how you will accomplish this objective. Include:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item Experimental design or computational approach
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\item Methods and procedures
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\item Data collection and analysis
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\item Controls and validation
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\end{itemize}
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\subsubsection{Expected Outcomes}
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Describe what results you expect and how they will advance the field.
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\subsubsection{Potential Challenges and Alternatives}
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Identify potential obstacles and describe alternative approaches.
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\subsection{Objective 2: [Title]}
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[Repeat same structure as Objective 1]
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\subsection{Objective 3: [Title]}
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[Repeat same structure as Objective 1]
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\section{Timeline and Milestones}
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Provide a detailed timeline showing when each objective will be addressed:
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\begin{center}
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\begin{tabular}{|l|p{3cm}|p{3cm}|p{3cm}|}
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\hline
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\textbf{Activity} & \textbf{Year 1} & \textbf{Year 2} & \textbf{Year 3} \\
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\hline
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Objective 1 activities & Months 1-6: ... & & \\
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\hline
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Objective 2 activities & Months 7-12: ... & Months 13-18: ... & \\
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\hline
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Objective 3 activities & & Months 19-24: ... & Months 25-36: ... \\
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\hline
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Publications & & Submit paper 1 & Submit papers 2-3 \\
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\hline
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\end{tabular}
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\end{center}
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\section{Broader Impacts}
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\textit{Note: Broader Impacts must be substantive, not perfunctory. Integrate throughout proposal.}
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\subsection{Educational Activities}
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Describe specific educational activities integrated with the research:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item Curriculum development
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\item Training of graduate and undergraduate students
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\item K-12 outreach programs
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\item Public science communication
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\end{itemize}
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\subsection{Broadening Participation}
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Describe concrete efforts to broaden participation of underrepresented groups:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item Recruitment strategies
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\item Mentoring programs
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\item Partnerships with minority-serving institutions
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\item Measurable outcomes
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\end{itemize}
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\subsection{Dissemination and Outreach}
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Describe plans for broad dissemination:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item Open-access publications
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\item Data and code sharing (repositories, licenses)
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\item Conference presentations and workshops
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\item Public engagement activities
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\end{itemize}
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\subsection{Societal Benefits}
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Explain potential benefits to society:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item Economic development
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\item Health and quality of life improvements
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\item Environmental sustainability
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\item National security (if applicable)
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\end{itemize}
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\subsection{Assessment of Broader Impacts}
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Describe how you will measure the success of broader impacts activities. Include specific, measurable outcomes.
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\section{Results from Prior NSF Support}
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\textit{Required if PI or co-PI has received NSF funding in the past 5 years}
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\subsection{Award Title and Number}
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Award Number: NSF-XXXXX, Amount: \$XXX,XXX, Period: MM/YY - MM/YY
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\subsection{Intellectual Merit}
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Summarize research accomplishments and findings from prior award.
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\subsection{Broader Impacts}
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Describe broader impacts activities and outcomes from prior award.
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\subsection{Publications}
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List publications resulting from prior NSF support (up to 5 most significant):
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\begin{enumerate}
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\item Author, A.A., et al. (Year). Title. \textit{Journal}, vol(issue), pages.
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\end{enumerate}
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\newpage
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% ====================
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% REFERENCES CITED (No page limit)
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% ====================
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\section*{References Cited}
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\begin{thebibliography}{99}
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\bibitem{ref1}
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Author, A.A., \& Author, B.B. (2023). Article title. \textit{Journal Name}, \textit{45}(3), 123-145.
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\bibitem{ref2}
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Author, C.C., Author, D.D., \& Author, E.E. (2022). Book title. Publisher.
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\bibitem{ref3}
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Author, F.F., et al. (2021). Another article. \textit{Nature}, \textit{590}, 234-238.
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% Add more references as needed
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\end{thebibliography}
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\newpage
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% ====================
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% BUDGET JUSTIFICATION (3-5 pages typical)
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% Note: Budget is submitted separately in NSF's systems
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% This justifies the budget requests
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% ====================
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\section*{Budget Justification}
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\subsection*{A. Senior Personnel}
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\textbf{PI Name (X\% academic year, Y summer months):} Justify percent effort and role in project. Summer salary calculated as X/9 of academic year salary.
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\textbf{Co-PI Name (X\% academic year):} Justify role and effort.
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\subsection*{B. Other Personnel}
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\textbf{Postdoctoral Researcher (1.0 FTE, Years 1-3):} Justify need for postdoc, qualifications required, and role in project. Salary: \$XX,XXX/year.
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\textbf{Graduate Student (2 students, Years 1-3):} Justify need, training opportunities, and project contributions. Stipend: \$XX,XXX/year per student.
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\textbf{Undergraduate Researchers (2 students/year):} Describe research training opportunities. Hourly wage: \$XX/hour.
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\subsection*{C. Fringe Benefits}
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List fringe benefit rates for each personnel category as determined by institution.
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\subsection*{D. Equipment (\$5,000+)}
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\textbf{Instrument Name (\$XX,XXX):} Justify need, explain why existing equipment inadequate, describe how it enables proposed research.
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\subsection*{E. Travel}
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\textbf{Domestic Conference Travel (\$X,XXX/year):} Justify conference attendance for dissemination (1-2 conferences/year for PI and students).
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\textbf{Field Work Travel (\$X,XXX):} If applicable, justify field site visits.
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\subsection*{F. Participant Support Costs}
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\textit{If hosting workshop, summer program, etc.}
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Stipends, travel, and per diem for XX participants attending [workshop/program name].
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\subsection*{G. Other Direct Costs}
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\textbf{Materials and Supplies (\$X,XXX/year):} Itemize major categories (e.g., chemicals, consumables, software licenses).
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\textbf{Publication Costs (\$X,XXX):} Budget for open-access publication fees (estimate X papers @ \$X,XXX each).
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\textbf{Subaward to Partner Institution (\$XX,XXX):} Justify collaboration and subaward amount.
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\textbf{Other:} Justify any other costs.
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\subsection*{H. Indirect Costs}
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Calculated at XX\% of Modified Total Direct Costs (institution's negotiated rate).
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\newpage
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% ====================
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% DATA MANAGEMENT PLAN (2 pages maximum)
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% ====================
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\section*{Data Management Plan}
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\subsection*{Types of Data}
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Describe the types of data to be generated by the project:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item Experimental data (e.g., measurements, observations)
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\item Computational data (e.g., simulation results, models)
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\item Metadata describing data collection and processing
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\end{itemize}
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\subsection*{Data and Metadata Standards}
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Describe standards to be used for data format and metadata:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item File formats (e.g., HDF5, NetCDF, CSV)
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\item Metadata standards (e.g., Dublin Core, domain-specific standards)
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\item Documentation of data collection and processing
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\end{itemize}
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\subsection*{Policies for Access and Sharing}
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Describe how data will be made accessible:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item Repository for data deposition (e.g., Dryad, Zenodo, domain-specific archive)
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\item Timeline for public release (immediately upon publication, or within X months)
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\item Access restrictions (if any) and justification
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\item Embargo periods (if applicable)
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\end{itemize}
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\subsection*{Policies for Re-use, Redistribution}
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Describe terms for re-use:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item Licensing (e.g., CC0, CC-BY, specific data use agreement)
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\item Attribution requirements
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\item Restrictions on commercial use (if any)
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\end{itemize}
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\subsection*{Plans for Archiving and Preservation}
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Describe long-term preservation strategy:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item Repository selection (long-term, stable repositories)
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\item Preservation period (minimum 3-5 years post-project)
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\item Data formats for long-term preservation
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\item Institutional commitments
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\end{itemize}
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\subsection*{Roles and Responsibilities}
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Identify who is responsible for data management implementation.
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\end{document}
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% ====================
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% ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (submitted separately in NSF system)
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% ====================
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% 1. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH (3 pages per person)
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% - Use NSF-approved format (SciENcv or NSF template)
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% - Professional preparation
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% - Appointments
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% - Products (up to 5 most relevant, up to 5 other significant)
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% - Synergistic activities
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% 2. CURRENT AND PENDING SUPPORT
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% - All current and pending support for all senior personnel
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% - Use NSF format
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% - Check for overlap with proposed project
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% 3. FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER RESOURCES
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% - Describe available facilities and equipment
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% - Computational resources
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% - Laboratory space
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% - Other resources supporting the project
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% ====================
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% FORMATTING CHECKLIST
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% ====================
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% ☐ Margins: 1 inch on all sides
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% ☐ Font: Times Roman 11pt or larger (or equivalent)
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% ☐ Line spacing: Single spacing acceptable
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% ☐ Project Summary: 1 page, includes Overview, Intellectual Merit, Broader Impacts
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% ☐ Project Description: 15 pages maximum
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% ☐ References Cited: No page limit, consistent formatting
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% ☐ Biographical Sketches: 3 pages per person, NSF-approved format
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% ☐ Budget Justification: Detailed and reasonable
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% ☐ Data Management Plan: 2 pages maximum
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% ☐ Current & Pending: Complete and accurate
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% ☐ Facilities: Adequate resources described
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% ☐ Broader Impacts: Substantive and integrated throughout
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% ☐ All required sections included
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% ====================
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% SUBMISSION NOTES
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% ====================
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% 1. Submit through Research.gov or Grants.gov
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% 2. Follow your institution's internal deadlines (usually 3-5 days before NSF deadline)
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% 3. Obtain institutional approval before submission
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% 4. Ensure all senior personnel have NSF IDs
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% 5. Budget prepared in NSF's system (separate from this document)
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% 6. Check program-specific requirements (may differ from standard grant)
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% 7. Contact Program Officer for guidance (encouraged but not required)
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