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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Folks:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As of Oct. 5, NSF will be enforcing use of the new biosketch and pending support formats. See below. Best, Neil<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Neil Charness, Ph.D., William G. Chase Professor of Psychology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Director, Institute for Successful Longevity<a href="http:// www.isl.fsu.edu"><span style="color:blue"> www.isl.fsu.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Department of Psychology, Florida State University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">1107 West Call Street, Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32306-4301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Phone (office): 850-644-6686; Fax: 850-644-7739<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">E-mail: <a href="mailto:charness@psy.fsu.edu"><span style="color:blue">charness@psy.fsu.edu</span></a>; <a href="http://www.psy.fsu.edu/~charness/"><span style="color:blue">http://www.psy.fsu.edu/~charness/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please Note:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Due to Florida’s very broad public records law, most written business communications to or from FSU staff and/or any public college or university employee
are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Feldman, Jean I. <0000004ab0529922-dmarc-request@LSW.NAS.EDU>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 14, 2020 12:14 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> FDPMAIN-L@LSW.NAS.EDU<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Enforcement of NSF-approved Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support Formats Begins on 10/5/20<br>
<b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This message will be of interest to your community. We request that you disseminate this information as quickly and as broadly as possible.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jean<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jean Feldman<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Head, Policy Office<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Division of Institution & Award Support<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Science Foundation<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Voice: 703.292.8243<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:jfeldman@nsf.gov">jfeldman@nsf.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt">Dear Colleagues:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt">Effective October 5, 2020, the National Science Foundation (NSF) will begin enforcing the
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf20001&org=NSF__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QronWBkRg$">
<i><span style="color:blue">Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide</span></i></a> (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1) requirement to use NSF-approved formats for the preparation of the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support proposal documents. The NSF-approved
formats are <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sciencv/__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QrzihZaVo$">
<span style="color:blue">SciENcv: Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae</span></a> and an NSF fillable PDF.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All other PAPPG (NSF 20-1) changes were effective on June 1, 2020. Please refer to the complete list of PAPPG (NSF 20-1)
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappg20_1/sigchanges.jsp__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8Qr1Hm-dQY$">
<span style="color:blue">significant changes and clarifications</span></a> which include the IT system changes and other policy-related changes. A set of
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/papp/pappg20_1/faqs20_1.pdf__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8Qr233wbL4$">
<span style="color:blue">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on proposal preparation and award administration</span></a> related to NSF
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf20001&org=NSF__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QronWBkRg$">
<span style="color:blue">PAPPG</span></a> (NSF 20-1) is also available and includes Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support information.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support Websites
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>The NSF <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/biosketch.jsp__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QrKRGOdJU$">
<span style="color:blue">Biographical Sketch</span></a> and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/cps.jsp__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QrMjgl2NA$">
<span style="color:blue">Current and Pending Support</span></a> websites include links to the NSF-fillable PDF formats, updated FAQs, and instructions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>For the fillable PDF formats, NSF recommends users download and save the blank PDF document prior to adding content. Populating content directly into a web browser (e.g., Chrome or Safari) may result in formatting inconsistencies.
The completed and saved PDF can then be uploaded via FastLane, Research.gov, or Grants.gov.
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Beginning on October 5, 2020, links to the <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/biosketch.jsp__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QrKRGOdJU$">
<span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Biographical Sketch</span></a> and
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/cps.jsp__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QrMjgl2NA$">
<span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Current and Pending Support</span></a> websites will also be located in FastLane (on the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support Personnel pages), in Research.gov (on the Biographical Sketch and
Current and Pending Support Upload pages), and in Grants.gov (on the NSF Senior Key Person Profile form version 2.0).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Change of Principal Investigator (PI) and Add/Change Co-PI Requests<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Effective October 5, 2020, Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support documentation must also be in an NSF-approved format when uploaded with a Change of PI and an Add/Change co-PI request in FastLane.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) Submissions with Active Other Support Changes<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Effective October 5, 2020, PIs and co-PIs must include an NSF-approved format for Current and Pending Support when
<u>notifying NSF that active other support has changed since the award was made, or since the most recent annual report</u>.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>This new requirement serves as NSF’s implementation of the revised RPPR, a uniform format for reporting performance progress on Federally-funded research projects and research-related activities.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Further details about the RPPR can be found on the Research.gov
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.research.gov/research-portal/appmanager/base/desktop?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=research_node_display&_nodePath=*researchGov*Service*Desktop*PublicOutcomesReport.html__;Ly8vLw!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QrRjB8CxU$">
<span style="color:blue">About Project Reports website</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Automated Compliance Checks for NSF-approved Formats<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support documents not in an NSF-approved format will trigger a compliance error and ultimately will prevent proposal submission or completion of the post-award action. This compliance
check applies to proposals, Change of PI requests, Add/Change co-PI requests, and relevant RPPR submissions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>The complete lists of FastLane and Research.gov automated proposal compliance checks effective October 5, 2020, are available on the
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/autocompliance.jsp__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QrD0lULak$">
<span style="color:blue">Automated Compliance Checking of NSF Proposals website</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Note that automated compliance checks also apply when a proposal file update (PFU) is performed on a proposal. Proposers should be aware that if a proposal was previously submitted successfully, a PFU performed on the proposal
will be prevented from submission if the proposal does not comply with the compliance checks in effect at the time.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>NSF-approved Format Updates<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Based on feedback from the research community, NSF has enhanced both approved formats, and users are encouraged to use the latest versions. Please see the system-related
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.research.gov/common/attachment/Desktop/SciENcv-FAQs.pdf__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QrE8nS8Do$">
<span style="color:blue">FAQs on using SciENcv</span></a> and the system-related <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.research.gov/common/attachment/Desktop/NSFPDF-FAQs.pdf__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QrErTy01E$">
<span style="color:blue">FAQs on using the NSF fillable PDF</span></a> for a list of the improvements to each format. In particular, note the permitted use of “et al.” for publication citations in the Biographical Sketch when listing multiple authors. Senior
personnel who wish to include publications in the products section of the Biographical Sketch that include multiple authors may, at their discretion, choose to list one or more of the authors and then "et al." in lieu of including the complete listing of authors'
names.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><o:p> </o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>SciENcv Enhancements<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The SciENcv module for creating NSF Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support documents will be updated prior to October 5, 2020; however, all SciENcv-generated Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support PDF documents
created on or after April 1, 2020 remain compliant in NSF systems. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Prior to the October 5<sup>th</sup> requirement to use the NSF-approved format, SciENcv will make a number of enhancements that include:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.25pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
ability for users to reorder products and appointments in the Biographical Sketch<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.25pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
ability for users to edit long author citations imported from ORCID on the Biographical Sketch and add “et al.”<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.25pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
addition of a Current and Pending Support tool tip to provide clarification and guidance on how users should document support under a fiscal year calendar<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:38.25pt;mso-add-space:auto"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:2.25pt">
Please see the system-related <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.research.gov/common/attachment/Desktop/SciENcv-FAQs.pdf__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QrE8nS8Do$">
<span style="color:blue">FAQs on using SciENcv</span></a> for details. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As a reminder, the SciENcv tool integrates with ORCID, enabling users to populate the Biographical Sketch by importing data directly from ORCID records rather than having to manually enter all the required information. This helps reduce
administrative burden associated with the Biographical Sketch preparation process. Additionally, SciENcv allows users to grant access to delegates to assist with maintaining and updating data. SciENcv also offers users a dynamic and more customized PDF. For
example, users with fewer Current and Pending Support entries may elect to use SciENcv to generate their Current and Pending Support PDF document since SciENcv will produce a PDF without any blank pages. Conversely, the Current and Pending Support fillable
PDF will always be 15 pages regardless of how much data is included. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Latest NSF Fillable PDF Version<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Revised NSF fillable PDF formats were released on May 1, 2020; however, the previous versions remain compliant in NSF systems.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>The May 1, 2020 version is indicated by "Revised 05/01/2020" printed on the first page of each form.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><o:p> </o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Additional Training Resources<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black">T</span>o learn more about the NSF-approved formats for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support, please view the
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nsfpolicyoutreach.com/resources/2-20-pappg-webinar/__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QrPy_SUdE$">
<span style="color:blue">NSF PAPPG (NSF 20-1) webinar</span></a> and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nsfpolicyoutreach.com/resources/april-2020-nsf-approved-formats-for-proposals/__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QrieuF1eE$">
<span style="color:blue">NSF-Approved Formats for the Biographical Sketch & Current and Pending Support Sections of NSF Proposals webinar</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">SciENcv has created the following materials to guide NSF users through the preparation of the NSF documents available in SciENcv:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8">
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youtu.be/nk7qlbele0k__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8Qreisgtm4$"><span style="color:blue">NSF Biographical Sketch Video Tutorial</span></a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8">
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youtu.be/bhWQYvEEtJs__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8QrYrE8e3o$"><span style="color:blue">NSF Current and Pending Support Video Tutorial</span></a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8">
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK154494/__;!!PhOWcWs!hvdzRyqD2PH1VZ3PPSJL_32rhVQH4l8zTfWzcRlX4zuJxtiXbdkAovrYx8Qr-sKgrRk$"><span style="color:blue">NSF-specific Bookshelf Resource</span></a> (includes screenshots and
step-by-step instructions)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Other Updates for Proposers<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">A revised <i>NSF Grants.gov Application Guide</i> will be published on September 16<sup>th</sup> and effective October 5, 2020. The Guide will be updated to remove references and instructions for the Research
& Related Personal Data Form. NSF will no longer require this form, and this form will no longer be included in NSF's packages effective October 5, 2020.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Questions?</b> Policy-related questions should be directed to
<a href="mailto:policy@nsf.gov"><span style="color:blue">policy@nsf.gov</span></a>. If you have IT system-related or technical questions regarding the SciENcv or NSF fillable PDF formats, please contact the NSF Help Desk at 1-800-673-6188 (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
ET; Monday - Friday except federal holidays) or via <a href="mailto:fastlane@nsf.gov">
<span style="color:blue">fastlane@nsf.gov</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black">Jean<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Jean Feldman<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Head, Policy Office<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Division of Institution and Award Support<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office of Budget, Finance & Award Management<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>email: </b><a href="mailto:policy@nsf.gov"><b><span style="color:blue">policy</span></b></a><b><u><span style="color:blue">@nsf.gov<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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