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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NSF will be hosting a webcast on November 19, 2001 at 11am (PST). The webcast is on the new version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), (NSF 13-1) that was issued on October 2, 2012. It will be effective for
proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 14, 2013. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The PAPPG is comprised of documents relating to the Foundation's proposal and award process and consists of the:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(a) Grant Proposal Guide (GPG) for guidance on the preparation and submission of proposals to NSF; and
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<p class="MsoNormal">(b) Award & Administration Guide (AAG) to guide, manage, and monitor the award and administration of grants and cooperative agreements made by the Foundation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Significant changes include: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Revisions to the NSF Merit Review Criteria which implement the National Science Board’s (NSB) recommendations. Changes will affect the project summary and project description sections of proposals. Annual and final reports also will
be affected;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Revision of the Biographical Sketch(es) instructions to rename the “Publications” section to “Products” and amend terminology and instructions accordingly;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Clarification on indirect costs specifying that, except as noted in the PAPPG or a program solicitation, organizations must use the applicable negotiated indirect cost rate;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Modification of Facilities, Equipment and Other Resources section of proposals to assist proposers in complying with the NSF cost sharing policy;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>Additional proposal certifications must be submitted by the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) covering organizational support of the proposed research, tax obligations/liability and felony convictions; and
<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>Numerous other clarifications also have been made throughout the document.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Research and Economic Development (RED) registered for the webcast and will be broadcasting it in Winston Chung Hall (Room 443). We will also be hosting a Q and A session immediately following the webcast. Please feel free to bring
your lunch and RED will provide the beverages and dessert. This will be an informative session and seating is limited, please RSVP to
<a href="mailto:Charles.greer@ucr.edu">Charles.greer@ucr.edu</a> by Friday, November 16, 2012.<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><o:p> </o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Alternatively, you may also view the webcast from your desk (see registration information below).
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Charles<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Charles E. Greer, Jr.<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Assistant Vice Chancellor/CFAO<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Research and Economic Development<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>University of California Riverside<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>200 University Office Building<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Riverside, CA 92521-0217<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>(951) 827-3093 (p)<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>(951) 827-4483 (f)<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>http://or.ucr.edu/</i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">************************************************************************************************<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";text-transform:uppercase">To register for this webinar via WebEx from a Windows or Mac Computer</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A">1. Go to:
</span><a href="https://mmancusa.webex.com/mmancusa/j.php?ED=193012857&RG=1&UID=1331636617&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue">https://mmancusa.webex.com/mmancusa/j.php?ED=193012857&RG=1&UID=1331636617&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#2A2A2A">2. Register for the meeting. Once the host approves your request, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting.<br>
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To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: </span><a href="https://mmancusa.webex.com/mmancusa/j.php?ED=193012857&RG=1&UID=1331636617&ORT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue">https://mmancusa.webex.com/mmancusa/j.php?ED=193012857&RG=1&UID=1331636617&ORT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">NOTE:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> Audio for this meeting will be delivered through the telephone only. Participants need a landline touchtone telephone, computer
with Internet access and a web camera (so others can see you). If you do not have a web camera, you will still be able to see others joined and sharing their video images.<b> Please submit requests for reasonable accommodations needed to participate in this
online meeting to me by November 5, 2012 for coordination and arrangements.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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