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RAPID RESPONSE BRIDGE FUNDING PROGRAM

This rapid response bridge funding opportunity is for scholars and teams whose grants have recently been canceled by NSF.  To be eligible for these $25,000 grants, scholars must: (1) be working on research on STEM and education, and (2) have had a recently terminated or canceled grant from NSF.  

https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/rapid-response-bridge-funding-program

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NEW Annual Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program Certification for PIs/co-PIs

Starting on June 7, 2025, all PIs and co-PIs named on an NSF award made on or after May 20, 2024, must certify annually in Research.gov that they are not party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program (MFTRP).  Individuals who are currently a party to a MFTRP are not eligible to serve as senior/key personnel on an NSF proposal or on any NSF award made on or after May 20, 2024.  

What you need to know about completing the required MFTRP certification in Research.gov:

  • Impacted PIs and co-PIs will be prompted to complete the MFTRP certification after signing into Research.gov.
  • PIs and co-PIs with more than one active award made on or after May 20, 2024, are only required to certify once, annually.
  • Once completed, PIs and co-PIs can view their MFTRP certification response under the Academic/Professional Information section of their profile.
  • NSF is working to expand the MFTRP annual certification requirement for all senior/key personnel roles at a future date.  

If you have any questions about this requirement, please contact researchsecurity@nsf.gov.

April 18, 2025 updates on NSF Priorities:

https://www.nsf.gov/updates-on-priorities

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Weekly Funding Opportunities and Notices

Updated NIH Process for No-Cost Extensions

At this time, ALL requests for no-cost extensions (NCEs) must be submitted as a prior approval request in eRA Commons, for NIH review and approval.  Requests for activities that do not align with the NIH mission and agency priorities will not be approved. 

Please work with your Grant and Contract Administrator to request a no cost extension.