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Oh and...
✅ NSF **removed** its previous question about "sunsetting" (i.e., ending) its Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) division.
That was in direct response to a broad temporary restraining order (TRO) from last Friday night (see link below).
Connection to NSF: fedscoop.com/nsf-pauses-c...
✅ NSF **removed** its previous question about "sunsetting" (i.e., ending) its Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) division.
That was in direct response to a broad temporary restraining order (TRO) from last Friday night (see link below).
Connection to NSF: fedscoop.com/nsf-pauses-c...
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May 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Oh and...
✅ NSF **removed** its previous question about "sunsetting" (i.e., ending) its Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) division.
That was in direct response to a broad temporary restraining order (TRO) from last Friday night (see link below).
Connection to NSF: fedscoop.com/nsf-pauses-c...
✅ NSF **removed** its previous question about "sunsetting" (i.e., ending) its Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) division.
That was in direct response to a broad temporary restraining order (TRO) from last Friday night (see link below).
Connection to NSF: fedscoop.com/nsf-pauses-c...
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5/8 🤔 Potentially mixed depending on viewpoint:
"Project Outcomes Reports are waived for terminated awards"
These appear publicly on the NSF award pages (normally).
✅ Minimizes reporting burden.
❌ Grantees can't say in their own words how the project ended (e.g., "was illegally terminated...").
"Project Outcomes Reports are waived for terminated awards"
These appear publicly on the NSF award pages (normally).
✅ Minimizes reporting burden.
❌ Grantees can't say in their own words how the project ended (e.g., "was illegally terminated...").
May 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
5/8 🤔 Potentially mixed depending on viewpoint:
"Project Outcomes Reports are waived for terminated awards"
These appear publicly on the NSF award pages (normally).
✅ Minimizes reporting burden.
❌ Grantees can't say in their own words how the project ended (e.g., "was illegally terminated...").
"Project Outcomes Reports are waived for terminated awards"
These appear publicly on the NSF award pages (normally).
✅ Minimizes reporting burden.
❌ Grantees can't say in their own words how the project ended (e.g., "was illegally terminated...").
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4/8 Good news for minimizing reporting requirements:
✅ The 30-day report is ONLY for financial accounting.
It's NOT the final annual report (which is due in 120 days).
It's NOT an interim project report which has same structure as an annual report (there was prior mixed intel about that).
✅ The 30-day report is ONLY for financial accounting.
It's NOT the final annual report (which is due in 120 days).
It's NOT an interim project report which has same structure as an annual report (there was prior mixed intel about that).
May 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
4/8 Good news for minimizing reporting requirements:
✅ The 30-day report is ONLY for financial accounting.
It's NOT the final annual report (which is due in 120 days).
It's NOT an interim project report which has same structure as an annual report (there was prior mixed intel about that).
✅ The 30-day report is ONLY for financial accounting.
It's NOT the final annual report (which is due in 120 days).
It's NOT an interim project report which has same structure as an annual report (there was prior mixed intel about that).
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3/8 Good (?) news for "terminees":
✅ NSF publicly intends to follow through with final closeout payments.
INCLUDING "closeout costs required to submit the final/annual report", as required by fed 2 CFR 200.472: www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
There was some question if that fed reg would be followed
✅ NSF publicly intends to follow through with final closeout payments.
INCLUDING "closeout costs required to submit the final/annual report", as required by fed 2 CFR 200.472: www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
There was some question if that fed reg would be followed
May 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
3/8 Good (?) news for "terminees":
✅ NSF publicly intends to follow through with final closeout payments.
INCLUDING "closeout costs required to submit the final/annual report", as required by fed 2 CFR 200.472: www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
There was some question if that fed reg would be followed
✅ NSF publicly intends to follow through with final closeout payments.
INCLUDING "closeout costs required to submit the final/annual report", as required by fed 2 CFR 200.472: www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
There was some question if that fed reg would be followed
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2/8
❌ Infuriating news:
NSF publicly confirms it's returning proposals without review if they "do not align with the agency's priorities"
(News outlets reported that last week, per internal leaks)
A real big FU to proposers who poured countless hours into painstakingly preparing the proposals.
❌ Infuriating news:
NSF publicly confirms it's returning proposals without review if they "do not align with the agency's priorities"
(News outlets reported that last week, per internal leaks)
A real big FU to proposers who poured countless hours into painstakingly preparing the proposals.
May 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
2/8
❌ Infuriating news:
NSF publicly confirms it's returning proposals without review if they "do not align with the agency's priorities"
(News outlets reported that last week, per internal leaks)
A real big FU to proposers who poured countless hours into painstakingly preparing the proposals.
❌ Infuriating news:
NSF publicly confirms it's returning proposals without review if they "do not align with the agency's priorities"
(News outlets reported that last week, per internal leaks)
A real big FU to proposers who poured countless hours into painstakingly preparing the proposals.
I have found that there is some fear, when asking people to come on the podcast. But many seem to understand the importance and I have been able to get people on.
I am grateful to everyone who has agreed to come and discuss their research and funding with me.
I am grateful to everyone who has agreed to come and discuss their research and funding with me.
May 15, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I have found that there is some fear, when asking people to come on the podcast. But many seem to understand the importance and I have been able to get people on.
I am grateful to everyone who has agreed to come and discuss their research and funding with me.
I am grateful to everyone who has agreed to come and discuss their research and funding with me.
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That same employee also recommends that researchers check out www.savensf.com for resources on how to call attention to what's happening at NSF.
Home | Save NSF
Save NSF is a coalition of concerned scientists and allies who are working to save funding for scientific grants through the U.S. National Science Foundation.
Our mission is to support the science...
www.savensf.com
May 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
That same employee also recommends that researchers check out www.savensf.com for resources on how to call attention to what's happening at NSF.
Yes! We need more of this sentiment. The universities, researchers and funding agencies all need to stand together to fight this.
May 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Yes! We need more of this sentiment. The universities, researchers and funding agencies all need to stand together to fight this.
Don't give up. Don't stop fighting. We can save science.
May 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Don't give up. Don't stop fighting. We can save science.