Renewals: Special arrangements may be made for specific projects. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: 1 to 2 years. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: A substantive Director's report is required upon completion

of the project. Annual and final fiscal reports are required. Audits: Accounting records relating to expenditures under each grant

are subject to audit during the life of the grant and for 3 years thereafter. The Foundation has an audit program which involves

sample audits and completely audits major grants. Records: Grantees are expected to maintain separate records for each

grant to ensure that funds are used for the general purpose for which the grant was made. Records are subject to inspection

during the life of the grant and 3 years thereafter. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 31-45-0100-0-1-605.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $36,936,000; FY 71 est $26,800,000;

and FY 72 est $ 23,300,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $10,000 to $100,000;

$35,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970 training was

provided for 45,000 teachers of secondary school science and

mathematics. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 45 CFR

600-635; “Guide to Programs,” NSF 70-14; “Grants for Education in Science: A Guide to Policies and Procedures," NSF 69-19; “Schedule of National Science Foundation Programs for Education in Science”; Individual announcements and guides for submission of proposals for: Academic Year Institutes, In-Service Institutes, and Summer Institutes; National listing of institutions conducting NSF-supported projects of interest to instructional

personnel in science and mathematics (all at no charge). INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: None.
Headquarters Office: Director, Division of Pre-College Education in

Science, National Science Foundation, 1800 G Street, N.W.,

Washington, D.C. 20550. Telephone: (202) 632-5726. RELATED PROGRAMS: 47.020, Pre-College Instructional Program

Development; 13.432, Elementary and Secondary Education State Planning and Evaluation; 13.743, Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary Personnel Development - Grants to States.

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AUTHORIZATION: National Science Foundation Act of 1950,

amendments through July 18, 1968; Public Law 81-507; 64 Stat.

149; 42 U.S.C. 1861-1875. OBJECTIVES: To bring about significant improvement in the

instructional programs in science and mathematics in elementary and secondary schools and school systems through the local and

regional cooperative efforts of colleges or universities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants may provide for the cost of

planning and development of the project, testing of materials, special instruction for key teachers and staff, revisions and

adaptation, demonstration classes, writing conferences, etc. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Proposals are submitted on behalf of their staff

members by colleges and universities, which grant at least a baccalaureate-level degree and appropriate nonprofit organizations

such as research institutes and laboratories. Beneficiary Eligibility: Criteria for selection of students and teachers

as participants will depend on their precise role in the project. Credentials/Documentation: The proposal must be signed by an

official authorized to commit the institution in business affairs. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Prospective CCI proposers are

encouraged to describe their projects in a preliminary document so that NSF can determine whether a formal proposal can be

considered. Application Procedure: By submission, to the address shown below,

of a proposal fully documenting the planned project and proposed

amount of the grant. Award Procedure: NSF staff members review and evaluate all

proposals. To assist them, they generally obtain the advice of scientists who are specialists in the field covered by the proposal. Proposals are accepted in order of merit to the extent permitted

by available funds. Deadlines: Closing date for receipt of CCSS proposals - early August.

No closing date for CCI proposals. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 4 to 6 months.

Announcement of CCSS awards - early December. Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Special arrangements may be made for specific projects. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: None,

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: 8 to 24 months. Grants are

made in winter for projects which will be in operation during the

following summer and/or academic year. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: A substantive Director's report is required upon completion

of the project. Annual and final fiscal reports are required. Audits: Accounting records relating to expenditures under each grant

are subject to audit during the life of the grant and for 3 years thereafter. The Foundation has an audit program which involves

sample audits and completely audits major grants. Records: Grantees are expected to maintain separate records for each

grant to ensure that funds are used for the general purpose for which the grant was made. Records are subject to inspection

during the life of the grant and 3 years thereafter. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 31-45-0100-0-1-605.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $11,161,000; FY 71 est $11,240,000;

and FY 72 est $9,900,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $10,000 to $ 250,000;

$30,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970 training was

provided for 2,500 elementary school and 4,000 secondary science and math instructional personnel in CCSS projects. An estimated 25 percent of enrollment in grades 9-12 used NSF-developed

curriculum materials in school year 1969-70. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: “Guide to

Programs,” NSF 70-14; “Grants for Education in Science: A
Guide to Policies and Procedures,” NSF 69-19; “Schedule of
National Science Foundation Programs for Education in Science,”
“Cooperative College-School Science Program: Suggestions for
Preparation of Proposals”; “Guidebook for the Course Content
Improvement Program”; National listing of institutions conducting
NSF-supported Cooperative College-School Science projects (all at

no charge). INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: None.
Headquarters Office: Director, Division of Pre-College Education in

Science, National Science Foundation, 1800 G Street, N.W.,

Washington, D.C. 20550. Telephone: (202) 632-5726.
RELATED PROGRAMS: 47.019, Pre-College Instructional Personnel

Development; 13.432, Elementary and Secondary Education -
State Planning and Evaluation.

direct or indirect. Cost sharing does not apply to conferences and

symposia, publication, travel, equipment, or logistic support. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Flexible. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Progress and/or final reports as required by each grant.

Periodic reviews as necessary in each case. Annual and final fiscal

reports are required. Audits: Accounting records relating to expenditures under each grant

are subject to audit during the life of the grant and for 3 years thereafter. The Foundation has an audit program which involves

sample audits and completely audits major grants. Records: Grantees are expected to maintain separate records for each

grant to ensure that funds are used for the general purpose for which the grant was made. Records are subject to inspection

during the life of the grant and 3 years thereafter. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 31-45-0100-0-1-605.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $1,196,084; FY 71 est $ 900,000; and

FY 72 est $1,300,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $2,000 to $200,000;

$63,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 19 grants were awarded in fiscal

year 1970. About 15 awards will be made in fiscal year 1971 and

20 in fiscal year 1972. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: “Improving the

Dissemination of Scientific Information,” NSF 69-25 (no charge); “Grants for Scientific Research, NSF 69-23 (no charge); “Guide

to Programs,” NSF 70-14 (no charge). INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: None.
Headquarters Office: Head, Office of Science Information Service,

National Science Foundation, 1800 G Street, N.W., Washington,

D.C. 20550. Telephone: (202) 632-5824.
RELATED PROGRAMS: 47.024, Science Information Activities -

System Development and Improvement; 47.026, Science
Information Services and Publications.

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AUTHORIZATION: National Science Foundation Act of 1950, 42

U.S.C. 1861-1879, Public Law 81-507, amendments through July 18, 1968, Public Law 90-407. Title IX of Public Law 85-864, amended by Public Law 90-407. Executive Order 10900, January

5, 1961, section 4(d) (11). OBJECTIVES: To arrange for the provision of services leading to more

effective dissemination of scientific information. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (and Contracts). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grant funds may be used for paying

costs considered necessary to conduct research or studies, such as salaries and wages, expendable equipment and supplies, travel, publication costs, other direct costs and indirect costs.

Primary responsibility for general supervision of all grant activities rests with the grantee institution; the principal

investigator is responsible for the scientific work. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: National scientific societies, nonprofit

organizations, colleges, universities and profit-making organi

zations are eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Proposals must be signed by the

principal investigator(s), the relevant department head(s), and by

an official authorized to commit the institution in business affairs. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None.
Application Procedure: No rigid form is required. See NSF 69-23

“Grants for Scientific Research,” NSF 69-25 “Improving the
Dissemination of Scientific Information,” and NSF 70-14 “Guide

to Programs.” Forward applications to address shown below. Award Procedure: NSF staff members review and evaluate all

proposals. To assist them, they generally obtain the advice of scientists who are specialists in the field covered by the proposal. Proposals are accepted in order of merit to the extent permitted

by available funds. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 3 months. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Proposals for renewals, containing the same information

as the original proposal, should be submitted 6 months before termination of the original award. Renewals are treated in competition with pending proposals.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: Institutions are required to

share in the cost of each research project. This may be
accomplished by contribution to any cost element in the project,
direct or indirect. Cost sharing does not apply to conferences and

symposia, publication, travel, equipment, or logistic support. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Flexible. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Progress and/or final reports as required by each grant.

Periodic reviews as necessary in each case. Annual and final fiscal

reports are required. Audits: Accounting records relating to expenditures under each grant

are subject to audit during the life of the grant and for 3 years thereafter. The Foundation has an audit program which involves

sample audits and completely audits major grants. Records: Grantees are expected to maintain separate records for each

grant to ensure that funds are used for the general purpose for which the grant was made. Records are subject to inspection

during the life of the grant and 3 years thereafter. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 31-45-0100-0-1-605.
Obligations: (Grants and contracts) FY 70 $4,279,455; FY 71 est

$3,800,000; and FY 72 est $ 2,500,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $1,500 to $350,000;

$91,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 47 grants were awarded in fiscal

year 1970. The program will be somewhat smaller in fiscal year 1971 and fiscal year 1972 when about 42 and 28 grants will be

awarded respectively. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: “Improving the

Dissemination of Scientific Information,” NSF 69-25 (no charge); “Grants for Scientific Research,” NSF 69-23 (no charge); and

“Guide to Programs,” NSF 70-14 (no charge.) INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: None.
Headquarters Office: Office of Science Information Service, National

Science Foundation, 1800 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

20550. Telephone: (202) 632-5824. RELATED PROGRAMS: 47.024, Science Information Activities

System Development and Improvement; 47.025, Science Information Research; 11.604, Standard Reference Materials; 11.650, National Technical Information Service.

673 FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AUTHORIZATION: National Science Foundation Act of 1950,

amendments through July 18, 1968; Public Law 81-507; 64 Stat.

149, 42 U.S.C. 1861-1875. OBJECTIVES: To support the analysis of important science policy

issues and the development of academic resources for training and

research in science planning and policy development. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grant funds may be used for paying

costs considered necessary to conduct research or studies, such as salaries and wages, expendable equipment and supplies, travel, publication costs, other direct costs and indirect costs.

Primary responsibility for general supervision of all grant activities rests with the grantee institution; the principal

investigator is responsible for the scientific work. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Colleges, universities and nonprofit institutions

may submit proposals. Grants are made on a competitive basis. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Proposals must be signed by the

principal investigator(s), the relevant department head(s), and by

an official authorized to commit the institution in business affairs. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None required but preliminary

discussions are encouraged. Application Procedure: Method of Application: By submission, to

the address shown below, of a formal proposal describing the research or study to be undertaken. Guidelines are contained in publications, “Grants for Scientific Research,” NSF 69-23 and

“Guide to Programs," NSF 70-14. Award Procedure: NSF staff members review and evaluate all

proposals. To assist them, they generally obtain the advice of
scientists who are specialists in the field covered by the proposal.
Proposals are accepted in order of merit to the extent permitted

by available funds.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: to 6 months.
Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Renewals and extensions are possible depending on

progress. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Normally 2 years. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Progress and/or final reports as required by each gra

Periodic reviews as necessary in each case. Annual and final fiscal

reports are required. Audits: Accounting records relating to expenditures under each grant

are subject to audit during the life of the grant and for 3 years thereafter. The Foundation has an audit program which involves

sample audits and completely audits major grants. Records: Grantees are expected to maintain separate records for each

grant and to ensure that funds are used for the general purpose for which the grant was made. Records are subject to inspection

during the life of the grant and 3 years thereafter. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 31-45-0100-0-1-605.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $300,000; FY 71 est $400,000; and FY

72 est $400,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $10,000 to $ 200,000;

$100,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Three new university grants were

made in fiscal year 1970. In fiscal year 1971, 4 new grants will be made and 1 grant will be continued. Through fiscal year 1970, 9

grants have been made. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: “Guide to

Programs,” NSF 70-14 (no charge); "Grants for Scientific

Research,” NSF 69-23 (no charge.)
INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: None.
Headquarters Office: Head, Plans and Analysis Office, National

Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. 20550. Telephone: (202)

632-5774. RELATED PROGRAMS: 47.010, Graduate Instructional Program

Development; 47.012, Institutional Grants for Science.

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION AUTHORIZATION: National Science Foundation Act of 1950,

amendments through July 18, 1968; Public Law 81-507; 64 Stat.

149; 42 U.S.C. 1861-1875. OBJECTIVES: To afford an opportunity for leading scientists to meet,

discuss recent research findings, and exchange information and

ideas. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (and contracts). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants are used for paying

legitimate costs of conducting the conference or symposium.

The use of American-flag carriers is required for foreign

attendees. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Colleges and universities, nonprofit,

nonacademic research institutions, scientific or professional

societies, and others under special circumstances. Beneficiary Eligibility: Beneficiary eligibility is the responsibility of

the grantee. Credentials/Documentation: The proposal must be signed by an

official authorized to commit the institution in business affairs. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None.
Application Procedure: By submittal, to the address shown below, of

a formal proposal including a full statement of the need for such a
conference and the topics to be covered. Guidelines are contained

in program literature. Award Procedure: NSF staff members review and evaluate all

proposals. To assist them, they generally obtain the advice of

scientists who are specialists in the field covered by the proposal.
Proposals are accepted in order of merit to the extent permitted

by available funds.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 3 to 12 months.
Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Not applicable.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: As required in each case. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Progress and/or final reports as required by each grant.

Periodic reviews as necessary in each case. Annual and final reports

are required. Audits: Accounting records relating to expenditures under each grant

are subject to audit during the life of the grant and for 3 years thereafter. The Foundation has an audit program which involves

sample audits and completely audits major grants. Records: Grantees are expected to maintain separate records for each

grant to ensure that funds are used for the general purpose for which the grant was made. Records are subject to inspection

during the life of the grant and 3 years thereafter. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 31-45-0100-0-1-605.
Obligations: (Grants and contracts) FY 70 $900,000; FY 71 est

$950,000; and FY 72 est $1,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $3,000 to $25,000;

$9,000.

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