In fiscal year 1999, about 2,460 awards were made and 13,720 proposals were received. Nonimmigrant Petitioner scholarship activity is estimated to result in over 100 awards to institutions in fiscal year 2001 resulting in over 8,000 scholarship opportunities. Room 805, Arlington, VA 22230. Adaptation and Implementation projects under the Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement program require matching of the entire NSF budget request. Assistance is disbursed by letter of credit or as required.
Assistance is disbursed to the institution for monthly stipend allotment to the fellow.
Primary responsibility for general supervision of all grant activities rests with the grantee institution. Funds may not be used for purposes other than those specified in the award. NSF does not provide funds directly to individuals for the payment of private or public tuition expenses. Frequency and complexity of interim reports varies among programs depending on size, scope and program objective. For fellowships, brief annual activities reports are required.