My experience is similar to Barbara's.  I was a rotator at NSF for a
year, and the directorate where I served had a policy of not funding
academic year release.  I couldn't convince the division directors
otherwise.  Other directorates had a different take.

Craig

Barbara Gray wrote:
>
> 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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