This page outlines guidance for researchers and organizations affected by natural disasters who are submitting proposals to the U.S. National Science Foundation or managing NSF awards.
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Information for proposers
NSF will be flexible with established program deadlines for researchers whose ability to submit a proposal has been impacted by a natural disaster.
If you are unable to meet a deadline, please contact the relevant program officer and request approval to submit a proposal after the deadline date. When possible, these requests should be submitted in advance of the proposal deadline.
See the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) I.F for complete guidance for submitting such requests.
Information for recipients
Investigators with current NSF awards should contact their program officer as soon as they can discuss how their projects have been affected by a natural disaster.
Rapid Response Research (RAPID) proposals
RAPID proposals enable NSF to quickly process and support research that addresses an urgent need concerning the availability of, or access to, data, facilities or specialized equipment. This includes quick-response research on natural disasters or similar unanticipated events.
See PAPPG Chapter II.F.2 for additional information on RAPID proposals.
Contact us
Questions about guidelines related to natural disasters should be directed to naturaldisasters@nsf.gov.