On June 16, 2021, the National Science Foundation released a matrix to assist PIs in addressing disclosure requirements for proposals and awards. This matrix charts which type of disclosures (e.g., consulting, appointments, in-kind contributions) are to be written into which documents (e.g., biosketch, current and pending support). Below is the matrix and message from NSF announcing this new tool.
Dear Colleagues:
In an effort to provide the community with helpful reference information regarding pre-award and post-award disclosure information in the biographical sketch and current and pending support proposal sections, NSF has developed a disclosure table entitled, NSF Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support, to identify where these disclosures must be provided in proposals as well as in project reports. Proposers and awardees may begin using this resource immediately to assist with completing the relevant proposal and project report sections. As a reminder, current and pending support information is used to assess the capacity of the individual to carry out the research as proposed, as well as to help assess any potential overlap/duplication with the project being proposed.
A revised Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) will be released next week with an effective date of October 4, 2021, and the disclosures table will be included in this revised version. As noted above, however, proposers and awardees may begin using this table immediately.
Best,
Jean
Jean Feldman
Office of Budget, Finance and Award Management
Head, Policy Office
Division of Institution and Award Support
As a reminder, Sponsored Programs Administration also offers guidance for meeting research disclosure requirements dictated by multiple federal agencies. This guidance is available via this SPA webpage (select the Guidelines tab, then the “Research Disclosures and Other Support” link).
