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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NSF will be hosting a webcast on November 19, 2001 at 11am (PST).&nbsp; The webcast is on the new version of the NSF Proposal &amp; Award Policies &amp; Procedures Guide (PAPPG), (NSF 13-1) that was issued on October 2, 2012.&nbsp; 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>&nbsp;</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
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(b) Award &amp; 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>&nbsp;</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">&#8226;<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><![endif]>Revisions to the NSF Merit Review Criteria which implement the National Science Board&#8217;s (NSB) recommendations.&nbsp; Changes will affect the project summary and project description sections of proposals.&nbsp; 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">&#8226;<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><![endif]>Revision of the Biographical Sketch(es) instructions to rename the &#8220;Publications&#8221; section to &#8220;Products&#8221; 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">&#8226;<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</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">&#8226;<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</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>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">&#8226;<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</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>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">&#8226;<span style="font:7.0pt &quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</span></span><![endif]>Numerous other clarifications also have been made throughout the document.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</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).&nbsp; We will also be hosting a Q and A session immediately following the webcast.&nbsp; Please feel free to bring
 your lunch and RED will provide the beverages and dessert.&nbsp; 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>&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Charles<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;text-transform:uppercase">To&nbsp; register for this webinar via WebEx from a Windows or Mac Computer</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#2A2A2A">1. Go to:
</span><a href="https://mmancusa.webex.com/mmancusa/j.php?ED=193012857&amp;RG=1&amp;UID=1331636617&amp;RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:blue">https://mmancusa.webex.com/mmancusa/j.php?ED=193012857&amp;RG=1&amp;UID=1331636617&amp;RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D</span></a><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#2A2A2A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;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&amp;RG=1&amp;UID=1331636617&amp;ORT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:blue">https://mmancusa.webex.com/mmancusa/j.php?ED=193012857&amp;RG=1&amp;UID=1331636617&amp;ORT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">NOTE:</span></b><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">&nbsp; Audio for this meeting will be delivered through the telephone only.&nbsp; Participants need a landline touchtone telephone, computer
 with Internet access and a web camera (so others can see you).&nbsp; 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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