Important information about NSF’s implementation of the revised 2 CFR

NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website. These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.

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.

BCSER: Mini webinars for proposal preparation available!


EDU Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (BCSER) program staff present a series of short videos about understanding the BCSER program, preparing your proposals, and NSF merit review criteria.  

2023 BCSER Overview
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2023 BCSER Proposal
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2023 BCSER Merit Review Webinar
Credit: U.S. National Science Foundation
2023 BCSER IID
Credit: U.S. National Science Foundation
2023 BCSER IMP
Credit: U.S. National Science Foundation
2023 BCSER DCL
Credit: U.S. National Science Foundation