The components listed below are common documents required for each NSF proposal submission.

Current NSF Proposal Preparation Instructions are outlined in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide. 

Note: Requirements are subject to change depending on the specific NSF Program Solicitation so, it is very important to read through the preparation and submission instructions each time.

• Project Summary (1 page)
• Project Description (Small and Medium proposals, up to 15 pages; Large proposals, up to 20 pages)
• References Cited
• Biographical Sketch (2 pages)
• Budget and Budget Justification
• Current and Pending Support
• Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources
• Data Management Plan (2 pages)
• Collaboration Plan (if applicable; Medium and Large proposals, up to 2 pages)
• Postdoctoral Researcher Mentoring Plan (if applicable; 1 page)
• Letter(s) of Collaboration (if applicable; use NSF recommended format)
• Collaborators & Other Affiliations (COA) Information