Division of Institution and Award Support (BFA/DIAS) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation

Division of Institution and Award Support (BFA/DIAS) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Institution and Award Support (BFA/DIAS) View image credit & caption Division of Institution and Award Support (BFA/DIAS) Get DIAS Email Updates Share Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly known as Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Email The U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Institution and Award Support (DIAS) provides expertise on NSF policies, systems and oversight to pave the way for research and innovation. The division's responsibilities include: Developing, coordinating and issuing proposal and award policies and procedures. Providing pre-award and post-award oversight and business assistance. Administering NSF electronic award systems. Resources for NSF awardees Access resources designed to assist organizations in meeting federal and agency requirements for their NSF awards. Resources DIAS offices and branches Policy Office Develops, implements and issues proposal and award policy for NSF programs. Cost Analysis and Pre-Award Branch Ensures that awardee organizations can manage federal funds, and that budgeted amounts and/or expenditures comply with federal regulations and NSF guidance. Resolution and Advanced Monitoring Branch Ensures compliance with federal requirements for audit resolution and follow-up and post-award oversight. Systems Office Administers the agency's award management systems. Top