Research Support
The research support site provides samples, templates, and links to common proposal components.
Biosketches
NSF Biosketches and Current & Pending Support
- NSF is incorporating increases in Biographical Sketch page limits (from two to three) and new functionality (including ability to delete blank pages and addition of new sections) in the Current and Pending Support formats. See the links below to the latest information on Biographical Sketches and Current and Pending Support documents.
- NSF Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support Fillable PDF Document FAQs
- Using SciENcv [for preparation of biographical sketches] Frequently Asked Questions
- SciENcv Tutorial (YouTube Video)
- 2020 NSF Biosketch Instructions
- NSF Clarification on Synergistic Activities
- NSF Webinar on Approved Formats for Biosketches and Current/Pending Support Sections of Proposals
DOE and NIH Biosketches
- DOE Biosketch Template
- NIH announced Biographical Sketch and Other Support form changes, effective May 25,
2021.
Blueprint for Pre-Award Assistance
- OneNote Blueprint file (requires Tech username and password to access) | PDF (of the information contained in the OneNote file)
- Grant Budget-Development Worksheet (Excel file, requires Tech username and password to access)
Budgets and Budget Justifications
- Budget Calculator: Research & Economic Development has prepared an Excel spreadsheet to assist in preparing
budgets.
- Budget and Budget Justification
1. Budget Justification Template (Word)
2. Further Budget Justification Information (PDF file)
Budget Information from the TN Department of Finance and Administration
1. Department of Finance and Administration Policy
2. Department of Finance and Administration Grant Budget (PDF file)
3. Department of Finance and Administration Grant Budget (with Grantee Match)
(Word file)
Data Management Plan
Goals and Objectives
Letters of Commitment
NSF Checklists and FAQs
- NSF Checklist External
- FAQs on proposal preparation and award administration related to the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1)
- FAQs on NSF MRI awards
Subrecipients
- Subrecipient Monitoring on Federal Awards
- Subrecipient Checklist Form