NSF Approved Current and Pending (Other) Support Formats

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requiring a certification on Current and Pending Support for PIs and Senior Personnel on all proposals submitted or due on or after January 30, 2023 (PAPPG NSF 23-1, Chapter II.D.2.h(ii)). This certification will be included in both SciENcv and the NSF fillable forms to ensure that the information provided is current, accurate and complete. This includes, but is not limited to, information related to current, pending, and other support (both foreign and domestic).

Starting October 23, 2023, only SciENcv is required for the preparation of the Current and Pending Support information. In the interim, proposers may continue to prepare and submit their Current and Pending support document either via the use of SciENcv or the NSF Fillable PDF form.

Please refer to NSF Pre-Award and Post-Award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support, for assistance in the development of these documents. This document identifies where these disclosures must be provided in proposals as well as in project reports.

Approved formats for creating Current & Pending support documents are:

• SciENcv - This format will be required beginning October 23, 2023. NSF has partnered with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to use SciENcv as an NSF-approved format for use in the preparation of the Current and Pending support section of NSF proposals. The document will need to be saved and submitted as part of the proposal via Research.gov. Please see SciENcv FAQs to learn more.
• NSF Fillable PDF - This format will be available through October 22, 2023. Beginning October 23, 2023, use of SciENcv only will be required. NSF has provided a fillable PDF for use in the preparation of the Current and Pending support document. The document will need to be saved and submitted as part of the proposal via Research.gov. Please use:
  • NSF C&P Fillable PDF (Effective 01.30.2023) for any proposals submitted or due on or after January 30, 2023. Please note that this form requires the individual’s signature/certification (either via DocuSign or Adobe Acrobat)

NSF Approved Biographical Sketch Formats

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requiring a certification on Biographical Sketches for PIs and Senior Personnel on all proposals submitted or due on or after January 30, 2023 (PAPPG NSF 23-1, Chapter II.D.2.h(i)). This certification will be included in both SciENcv and the NSF fillable forms to ensure that the information provided is current, accurate and complete.

Starting October 23, 2023, only SciENcv is required for the preparation of the Biographical Sketch information. In the interim, proposers may continue to prepare and submit their Biographical Sketch document either via the use of SciENcv or the NSF Fillable PDF form.

Please refer to NSF Pre-Award and Post-Award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support, for assistance in the development of these documents. This document identifies where these disclosures must be provided in proposals as well as in project reports.

Approved formats for creating Biographical Sketch documents are:

• SciENcv - This format will be required beginning October 23, 2023. NSF has partnered with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to use SciENcv as an NSF-approved format for use in the preparation of the Biographical Sketch section of NSF proposals. SciENcv will produce an NSF-compliant PDF version of the biographical sketch. The document will need to be saved and submitted as part of the proposal via Research.gov. Please see SciENcv FAQs to learn more.
• NSF Fillable PDF - This format will be available through October 22, 2023. Beginning October 23, 2023, use of SciENcv only will be required. NSF has provided a fillable PDF for use in the preparation of the Biographical Sketch document. The document will need to be saved and submitted as part of the proposal via Research.gov. Please use:
  • NSF Biographical Sketch Fillable PDF Form (Effective 01.30.2023) for any proposals submitted or due on or after January 30, 2023. Please note that this form requires the individual’s signature/certification (either via DocuSign or Adobe Acrobat)

Safe-Inclusive Plan

NSF Plan for Safe and Inclusive Working Environment (Safety Plan) for Off-Campus or Off-Site Research

Pursuant to NSF PAPPG, II.E.9, described in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG NSF 23-1), effective January 30, 2023, it is NSF’s policy to foster safe and harassment-free environments wherever science is conducted. NSF’s policy recognizes that a community effort is essential to eliminate sexual and other forms of harassment in science and to build inclusive scientific climates where people learn to grow and thrive. Therefore, for each NSF proposal that proposes to conduct research off-campus or off-site, the Authorized Official Representative (AOR) must complete a certification that the Organization has a plan in place for that particular proposal, which describes how the following types of behavior will be addressed:

• Abuse of any person, including, but not limited to, harassment, stalking, bullying, or hazing of any kind, whether the behavior is carried out verbally, physically, electronically, or in written form; or,
• Conduct that is unwelcome, offensive, indecent, obscene, or disorderly.

NSF defines off-campus or off-site research as “… data/information/samples being collected off-campus or off-site, such as fieldwork and research activities on vessels and aircraft...”.

Rutgers’ mission and values align with NSF PAPPG, II.E.9, described in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (NSF 23-1).  To promote the institutional mission, Rutgers is committed to creating and maintaining a campus community that is free from sexual harassment and sexual violence. Rutgers also works to provide an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation for all students and employees.

Applicable Rutgers policies include, but are not limited to:

• 60-1-33 – Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence, Stalking, and Related Misconduct by Employees and Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures
• Key Definitions found in Policy 60-1-33
• 60-1-32 – Policy on Consensual Relationships in Academic Settings
• 60-1-12 – Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment
• 60-1-16 – Policy on Conscientious Employee Protection Policy
• 100-2-10 – Policy on Reporting Compliance and Ethics Concerns
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Compliance

Please note that:

• this Safety Plan, developed by the PI, is required ONLY if off-site / off-campus work is to be performed as part of this NSF particular project and it must be uploaded in the respective RAPSS FP record prior to the proposal due date.
• There will be instances where the NSF announcement will require that the Safety Plan be uploaded as part of Supplemental Documents. Please ensure that you read the respective NSF proposal announcement carefully.
• If an off-site / off-campus component is later added to the project, a Safety Plan will need to be prepared by the PI and disseminated to the personnel that will be off-campus / off-site and uploaded in the respective RAPSS AWD record.

Please use the NSF Safety Plan Template form for the creation of this document (download required for signature).