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I've now seen multiple examples of the termination email from NSF and all have used the exact same language as this:
Here's a copy of an NSF grant termination notice that went out today. "NSF is issuing this termination to protect the interests of the government pursuant...on the basis that they no longer effectuate the program goals or agency priorities." Not subject to appeal. #HigherEd #AcademicSky
![Text of email: Dear [redacted],
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has undertaken a review of its award portfolio. Each award was carefully and individually reviewed, and the agency has determined that termination of certain awards is necessary because they are not in alignment with current NSF priorities. Effective immediately, the following are terminated: [redacted]
NSF is issuing this termination to protect the interests of the government pursuant to NSF Grant General Conditions (GC-1) term and condition entitled Termination and Enforcement; on the basis that they no longer effectuate the program goals or agency priorities. This is the final agency decision and not subject to appeal. Costs incurred as a result of this termination may be reimbursed, provided such costs would otherwise be allowable under the terms of the award and the governing cost principles. In accordance with your award terms and conditions, you have 30 days from the termination date to furnish a summary of progress under the award and an itemized accounting of allowable costs incurred prior to the termination date.
Sincerely, [redacted] Division Director
Office of Budget Finance and Award Management (BFA)
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April 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I've now seen multiple examples of the termination email from NSF and all have used the exact same language as this:
Sigh. Thanks for the info. Hopefully you get more info soon.
April 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Sigh. Thanks for the info. Hopefully you get more info soon.
Did you get the notification from your university or from NSF? I'm waiting for my notification to come in any moment.
I'm so sorry. This sucks.
I'm so sorry. This sucks.
April 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Did you get the notification from your university or from NSF? I'm waiting for my notification to come in any moment.
I'm so sorry. This sucks.
I'm so sorry. This sucks.
Ooooh! When is the grand opening?
February 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Ooooh! When is the grand opening?