Useful NSF Weblinks for Broader Impacts (BI):

The NSF Proposal and Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) defines the scope of the BI criterion for proposals. As noted in the PAPPG Chapter II.D.2.d.(i), “Broader Impacts may be accomplished through the research itself, through the activities that are directly related to specific research projects, or through activities that are supported by, but are complementary to the project. NSF values the advancement of scientific knowledge and activities that contribute to the achievement of societally relevant outcomes that include (but are not limited to): full participation of women, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented minorities in STEM; increased public scientific literacy and public engagement with science and technology; development of a diverse, globally competitive STEM workforce; and increased partnerships between academia, industry, and others." See the PAPPG link above for more information.

NSF Broader Impacts: This NSF webpage provides information on items such as (i) What are broader impacts?, (ii) Why does NSF focus on broader impacts?, and (iii) How does NSF evaluate a proposal’s broader impacts? This webpage also provides links to other NSF resources on the topic and includes a helpful 3-minute video on NSF’s broader impacts merit review criterion.

Perspective on Broader Impacts: This document is an outcome of the Broader Impacts Infrastructure Summit in 2014, involving over 120 professionals from 80 institutions of higher education and nonprofits, and includes NSF’s perspectives on the topic.

NSF 101: Five tips for your Broader Impacts statement: This website contains useful tips from NSF program officers.

Recent CHE Office Hour on Broader Impacts: This PPT slide deck represents our July 2021 CHE Office Hour on various BI topics.

 

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