authorized to commit the institution or organization in business and financial affairs, and by the Principal Investigator. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-21 for colleges and universities and A-122 for nonprofit organizations. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A- 87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None required for unsolicited proposals, but preliminary discussions with relevant National Science Foundation program officer, by telephone or mail, is encouraged if specific program information is needed. Special proposal competitions may specify preapplication requirements. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Proposals being submitted electronically via FastLane to any of the Engineering Programs should follow the general instructions and guidelines in the NSF brochure "Grant Proposal Guide," NSF 01-2. Research proposals for support under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program must be submitted in response to an annual solicitation. All proposals are acknowledged. These programs are subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: NSF staff members review and evaluate all proposals with the assistance and advice of scientists and engineers who are specialists
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