NSF Phase 1 submittal lenght limitation

[dboulos]

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In a presentation by NSF on submittal, there was a slide that says the product description section can be 15 pages max, but the presenter mentioned the whole submittal can only be 15 pages.

If this is true, does any supported documents included in the 15 page count?

[lindsay@EGC]

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Thank you for reaching out with your question! The page limit for the Project Description portion of an NSF Phase I SBIR/STTR application is 15 pages (and 9 pages minimum). The references and other supporting documents are not included in this page limit. You can find more details in the SBIR and STTR solicitations. Please let us know if you have additional questions!

[Defoed]

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Each of these components has its own formatting and page limit requirements, separate from the 15-page Project Description. Therefore, while the Project Description must not exceed 15 pages, the total length of the full proposal will be longer when all required sections are included.

[Clementine]

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For clarification on this point, it is best to consult the official NSF Filing Guidelines or contact the contact person listed in the program. Page limits are often strict and can have an impact on the review process, so it is critical to confirm that supporting materials count toward the page limit. Until clarification is received, it is safest to assume that the 15-page limit applies to the entire document, including attachments.

[Aaron@EGC]

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@Clementine, Please refer to the current NSF SBIR/STTR solicitation. The required supporting documents (i.e. References) DO NOT count toward the Project Description page limit (15-page maximum) and often have their own page limits. Therefore, the final grant submission will likely be substantially longer than 15 pages. Please let us know if there is anything else we can clarify!

[ethanop]

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sounds good

[Rohit557]

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Hi,
When preparing an NSF Phase 1 proposal, it’s important to be mindful of the strict page and word limits set by the program. Typically, the Phase 1 submittal should not exceed 15 pages, excluding the cover sheet, budget pages, and certain appendices. This limitation ensures concise, focused proposals that clearly communicate the innovation, technical objectives, and commercialization potential. Applicants should prioritize clarity, avoid unnecessary details, and use tables or figures effectively to convey key points within the allowed length while meeting NSF formatting requirements.

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