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The Research Infrastructure Office (RIO) supports agency oversight of Major Facilities and Mid-scale Research Infrastructure (RI) funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
In accordance with statute, the office:
- Serves as the agency's primary resource for all policies and procedures related to the development and implementation of Major Facilities and Mid-scale RI.
- Provides expert assistance on the nonscientific aspects of project planning, management, budgeting and oversight.
- Collaborates with NSF's research directorates to share good practices and lessons learned.
- Assesses construction projects for cost and schedule risk.
RIO is positioned within the NSF Office of Budget, Finance and Award Management. The head of RIO works closely with NSF's chief officer for research facilities, who is ultimately responsible for full life-cycle oversight of Major Facilities across the agency.
Research infrastructure guidance
Access the Research Infrastructure Guide (RIG) and other resources for organizations managing Major Facilities and Mid-scale RI.
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Matthew J. Hawkins
Office Head
Announcements and reports
- U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: COVID-19 Affected Ongoing Construction of Major Facilities Projects
- GAO Report: NSF Cost and Schedule Performance of Major Facilities Construction Projects and Progress on Prior GAO Recommendations
- GAO Report: NSF Cost and Schedule Performance of Large Facilities Construction Projects and Opportunities to Improve Project Management
- GAO Report: NSF Revised Policies on Developing Costs and Schedules Could Improve the Estimates for Large Facilities
- NAPA Report: NSF Use of Cooperative Agreements to Support Large Scale Investment in Research
- NSF 16-128, Dear Colleague Letter: National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) Implementation
Contact us
If you have questions about research infrastructure guidance or upcoming RIO-hosted events, please email AskRIO@nsf.gov.