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. 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 for three years thereafter.
Special record keeping requirements apply to fellowships.