Type:Notice
Citation:89 FR 100549
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to renew its collection of information related to proposals and awards, as outlined in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide. They are inviting public comments until February 10, 2025. This initiative aims to update the guide with necessary changes to improve clarity and incorporate new statutory and policy requirements. The NSF annually receives around 40,000 proposals, with an estimated public burden of 4.8 million hours, and provides about 10,500 awards based on merit review.
Simple Explanation
The NSF wants to hear from people about new rules for scientists asking for money to do projects. They want to make sure the rules are easy to understand and fair for everyone.