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This checklist covers all the required components of an NSF ATE proposal. Sections include all key proposal elements as well as their structure. This checklist will help you stay organized and ensure that you include all necessary materials as you assemble your proposal.
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This three-page checklist covers the key components of evaluation plans for proposals submitted to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. Sections include selecting an evaluator, developing evaluation questions, identifying data collection methods,...
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This bundle of documents from EvaluATE contains handouts, checklists, and one-page reports covering communication and reporting for ATE grantees. The documents include a communication plan checklist for principal investigators and evaluators, resources for creating one-page reports, ten steps to...
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This bundle of documents from EvaluATE contains handouts, checklists, and one-page reports covering the evaluation process from beginning to end. The documents include an outline of the four steps of evaluation, a diagram of the responsibilities of the project team and external evaluator in the...
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This NSF checklist outlines key compliance requirements for proposals submitted via Research.gov. The attached version highlights items specific to ATE (Advanced Technological Education) proposals. It covers essential formatting (e.g., font size, headings, spacing), required sections, and submission...
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This five-page excerpt from the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide is the checklist to insure that proposals conform to the instructions outlined in the guide. NSF will not accept, or will return without review, proposals that are not consistent with these instructions. Items that are...
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This document supports mentor-mentee teams in creating a structured action plan. It includes key tasks, guiding questions, and dropdown menus to assign responsibilities to team members.  
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This thorough 6-page checklist was provided at the Moving Up webinar offered in 2025. Checklist items include: (1) Before you start; (2) Rationale; (3) Results from prior support; (4) Partners; (5) Work plan; (6) Management plan; (7) Budget and other resources; (8  Evaluation; (9) Dissemination;...