This is a reminder that all National Science Foundation (NSF) proposals with an “off-campus or off-site research” component are required to establish a “plan to ensure a safe and inclusive working environment.” NSF defines “off-campus or off-site research” as “data/information/samples being collected off-campus or off-site, such as fieldwork and research activities on vessels and aircraft.”
Several solicitations from BIO and GEO require the submission of a Safe and Inclusive Work Environments Plan that will be considered as part of the Broader Impacts criteria during the review process.
Guide/Template Available and Reminder of Submission Process
UM has developed a Guide that may be used as a template.
NSF proposals that meet the criteria of being off-campus or off-site research must upload the plan to the attachment section of the Funding Proposal in IBISResearch. This will allow Research Administration to verify that it is complete prior to submission.
For NSF proposals to GEO or BIO section, the plan must be uploaded with the application.
PIs will be required to share this plan with all members of their research team prior to their participation in the off-campus/off-site research component.
More information about this NSF requirement can be found at NSF PAPPG, II.E.9.
