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.

2023 Research Infrastructure Project Management Webinar - March 28


The 2023 Research Infrastructure Project Management Webinar Series, Part II: Mid-scale Project Development, Definition and Risk will take place on March 28th, 2023, from 12:00PM-1:30PM EST

Experienced Project Management experts will dive deeper into key Design/Development and Project Definition elements of PEP with a focus on Research Infrastructure (RI) Mid-scale projects. 

Topics covered include:

  • Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
  • Project milestones and schedules
  • Basis of Estimate (BoE)
  • Budgets for control and mitigation of project risks, to arrive at Total Project Cost (TPC) 

During, the Webinar, the expert PM presenters will refer to the Research Infrastructure Guide (RIG), “NSF guidance for full life-cycle oversight of Major Facilities and Mid-Scale Projects.”

In Advance of the Webinar

It is highly recommended that before attending you visit the NSF document library and download a copy of the RIG.

Research Infrastructure Guide

If you were unable to attend Part I: Mid-scale Project Planning & Management, it is recommended that you view the presentation on demand prior to attending Part II: Mid-scale Project Development, Definition and Risk.

Part I On Demand

Visit the Research Infrastructure website for the most up-to-date information on the 2023 Research Infrastructure Webinar Series.

For questions prior to the event, please contact us at: RIOutreach@nsf.gov

For those who cannot attend the webinar, all sessions will be recorded and available on-demand along with session presentations on the NSF Research Infrastructure Knowledge Sharing Gateway.

Register for the remaining webinar in the 2023 Research Infrastructure Project Management Webinar Series (if you have not already): Part III: Mid-scale Project Performance Management: April 25th, 2023

Register here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k_aL4ZEdTACjKDxPlns6pA