Reply To: Budget questions
Hello! Thanks for your questions.
1. For an NSF Phase I, the solicitation (https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2023/nsf23515/nsf23515.htm) states that, for Senior Personnel, “The PI must be budgeted for a minimum of one calendar month of effort per six months of performance to the NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I proposed project.” Therefore, for a year-long project, the PI must be paid for at least 2 months, if not more. The full stack developer you want to hire can be paid for as many months as makes sense for the project.
2. You can put those items under Materials and Supplies. NSF is not concerned that items are placed under the correct category and will work with you at the time of award to move things around as needed.
Good luck with the proposal! Let us know if you have additional questions.