Participant Support
Participants are individuals participating in or attending program activities such as trainings or conferences, but who are not responsible for implementation of the award. This includes community members participating in a community outreach program, members of the public whose perspectives or input are sought as part of a program, students, or conference attendees. Participant Support is most commonly included on National Science Foundation (NSF) grants, and may be used by other sponsors as well.
The resources below will help guide you at both the pre-award and post-award stages.
- Participant Support Overview
- National Science Foundation - Participant Support Cost Resources
- Sample Student Training Offer Letter (for existing students and REU Site students; to be prepared and signed by the PI)
- Student Onboarding Guidance
- Sample Participant Support Agreement (for non-student participants; to be prepared and signed by ORSP)
- Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research