Submitting an Executive Summary

An applicant must create a system user account in NSF’s MyWork Communities portal to submit an I-Corps Executive Summary. In addition, users must sign in to respond to any active Executive Summary and/or Program Director requests. This user guide is provided to assist new and existing users in creating and managing their accounts.

Create an Account

• Select “Create an account” to register.

• Fill in:

1. First Name
2. Last Name
3. Email
4. Create Password
5. Confirm Password

• Click on “Sign Up” to be routed to the MyWork Communities Home page.

Submit a new Summary:

• Select Submit New Application.

• The Executive Summary form is displayed.
• Enter all the required details.
• Select Submit.

• Upon submission, a confirmation message is displayed.
• Select Sign Out.

Edit an Existing Summary:

This step allows the applicants to edit an existing Executive Summary for resubmission.  The Executive Summary must be in either in New or Incomplete status.

• Select Edit to edit the Executive Summary in “Incomplete” or “New” status.

NOTE: The edit must be done within the same calendar date or else the Executive Summary is non-editable.

• Update the information as needed in the existing form.
• Select Submit.

• Upon clicking edit, if the Executive Summary is not in 'Incomplete' status, you will receive an error message.

Submit Cohort

• Select Cohort to submit your preferences.

NOTE: The Executive Summary must be in Submit Proposal status to submit a Cohort.

• The Cohort form is displayed.
• Enter the required details.
• Select Submit.

• A confirmation information is displayed upon submission.
• Select Close.
• The Dashboard is updated.