Important information for proposers

All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements. Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.

CREST/HBCU-RISE: Important Notification regarding the December 2022 Deadlines


In anticipation of the release of a new solicitation(s), please note the following important information for proposers submitting to the HBCU-RISE and CREST Postdoctoral Research Fellowship programs:

  • HBCU-RISE: We will not be accepting Letters of Intent for the December 2, 2022 deadline
  • CREST Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: We will not be accepting full proposals for the December 2, 2022 deadline

CREST Center: Proposers invited to submit a CREST Center full proposal should continue to follow the guidance and instructions contained in the current solicitation (NSF 18-509) and submit by the December 2, 2022 deadline.