Guidelines for Writing an Experiment Design Overview (EDO) Document APPENDIX II


The PI is required to contact the relevant Facility Manager(s) before submitting an EDO for consideration by the OFAP.


As noted previously, it will not be possible for the PI to develop an EDO without early involvement of the relevant Facility Manager(s). In the context of the scientific objec- tives, the EDO is the primary vehicle for review of the project’s overall experiment design by the OFAP. The intent is for the EDO to be holistic in nature; therefore, NSF and non-NSF facilities should be treated in the EDO in the same manner. The EDO should briefly explain the scientific issues to be addressed (Note: the OFAP will have access to the SPO or equivalent document) and provide substantial details of experi- ment design and program management. If non-NSF facilities also will be part of the overall project, the EDO should describe the role of these facilities in the experiment design.


A suggested outline for the overview document is provided on the next page, although the PI may adjust the format as necessary. The page limits for each section are provided for guidance only. The overall page limit for the EDO, however, is 25 pages, and this limit will be strictly enforced (page limit does not include figures, tables, references, and the copies of Sections I and J of the SPO; see below). Additionally, each page must have no less than 2.5 cm margins at the top, bottom, and on each side. Type size must not be smaller than 10 point. An electronic copy of the EDO should be submitted to the NSF LAOF Program Director with a copy to the relevant Facility Manager(s) and NSF Program Officer(s).


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