Eleanor and all,
Our experience indicates that allowability of AY salary payments from NSF
depends on the directorate--some allow it and some don't.  If our PI wants
to ask for it, we have him/her speak directly to the program officer to
determine if it is allowed (they may be asked for a justification); if so,
they propose it up front, and there is no issue after the award is made.
Barbara

"Eleanor M. Cicinsky" wrote:

> I would like to know what your institution does about requesting
> Academic Year Salary Support from NSF on a Research Project.
> According to Page 13 of the Grant Proposal Guide,  "NSF regards research
> as one of the normal functions of faculty members at institutions of
> higher education.  Compensation for time normally spent on research
> within the term of appointment is deemed to be included within the
> faculty member's regular organizational salary".    We have always read
> this to mean that on research projects, NSF is not keen on providing
> Academic Year Salary in addition to Summer Support (maximum of 2/9).
> The Policy Manual however, provides a different interpretation and
> really does not talk about the normal functions of faculty members.
>
> So, do you request AY salary and get it?    Do you request it and then
> it is denied or do you not request it at all and it becomes a
> contribution?
>
> I look forward to your responses.
>
> Eleanor Cicinsky
> Temple University
>
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