Resources for preparing and submitting National Science Foundation (NSF) grant applications are provided here. Included are tools, templates, policy updates, and guidance to streamline the process and ensure compliance with NSF requirements. Featured content covers updates on NSF policies, such as changes to data management plans and review criteria, along with sample applications, FAQs, and training materials. Additional tips for crafting competitive proposals and contact information for School of Public Health grant support are also available to assist with NSF submissions.
Questions
Contact the SPH Office of Research at sph-res@umn.edu with questions about the SPH Grant Toolkit or information on this page.
SPH Grant Toolkit
Data Management Plans feature example data management plans from SPH faculty, showcasing diverse approaches to organizing, storing, and sharing research data. It also includes resources on data management best practices and guidelines, providing valuable templates and tools that faculty can adapt to their own projects to ensure consistent and compliant data management across the school.
Data Use Agreements provide information and resources related to Data Use Agreements (DUAs), including templates, guidelines, and examples for completion. These resources are designed to support researchers and administrative staff in ensuring compliance with grant requirements for data sharing and use.
Early Stage Investigators offer resources specifically to support early stage investigators in securing research funding and navigating the grant application process. It includes guidance on identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, and understanding the unique needs and challenges faced by early career researchers.
Facilities and Equipment include resources for Facilities and Equipment grants, including detailed descriptions of various UMN campus facilities and equipment. These documents provide essential information for completing grant applications related to research and academic purposes.
Intellectual Property Management Plans provide information and resources on intellectual property management, including templates and examples. These materials help researchers and administrative staff comply with grant requirements.
Multiple PI Leadership Plans offer resources for developing multiple principal investigator plans, including templates and examples from other universities and the National Institutes of Health. These materials support researchers and administrative staff in meeting grant application requirements.
Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) includes examples to guide researchers in creating a more inclusive and diverse research environment. The examples offer insights on integrating diverse perspectives into research design, fostering equitable collaboration, and building diverse research teams. These plans serve as a resource to help ensure that research projects contribute to a more inclusive and holistic approach to scientific inquiry.
[Under Development: Contact SPH Office of Research to include grant proposals or key components in the repository.]
Faculty and staff investigators seeking access to Grant Repository from School of Public Health colleagues should complete this form. Once the request has been reviewed, instructions on how to access the repository will be provided.
