Enforcement of NSF-approved Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support Formats Begins on October 5, 2020

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will  begin enforcement of the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF-20-1) guidelines regarding NSF-approved formats for Biographical sketches and Current and Pending Support documents as of October 5, 2020.

NSF has also provided resources to train users in the implementation of these new requirements:

• PAPPG Webinar
• NSF-Approved Formats for the Biographical Sketch & Current and Pending Support Sections of NSF Proposals webinar.
• NSF Biographical Sketch Video Tutorial
• NSF Current and Pending Support Video Tutorial
• NSF-specific Bookshelf Resource (includes screenshots and step-by-step instructions)

Policy-related questions should be directed to policy@nsf.gov