PI-101 provides a resource where you can get input on various items such as project management, working with your evaluator, submitting reports, effective dissemination practices, collaboration opportunities and following NSF guidelines

NSF assumes you have accepted the award, so no formal or additional process is required.

You won’t receive a check directly. Instead, your college will be reimbursed after expenses are incurred. Detailed steps for drawing down funds are available in the M-C resource library. You can access the information here: Steps to Draw Down NSF Funding.

An email will be sent to your college president informing them of the award. Many program officers also notify the Principal Investigator (PI). The Coffee Break in the resource library explains the different status messages you might see on Research.gov: Proposal Status Messages.

It’s important to inform all relevant stakeholders about the award, including college personnel, advisory committee members, your evaluator, and the public. Be sure to follow your college’s procedures (e.g., Public Relations Department) for public notifications. A sample press release template is available in the Mentor-Connect library: Sample Award Press Release Template.

If your project funds personnel, you must track and document the time spent on grant activities. NSF requires this for auditing purposes. Many colleges have their own forms for this, but if not, you can find sample Time and Effort tracking forms in the Mentor-Connect library.