This quick reference guide will take you through the process of preparing annual reports for your National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education Program project. Topics include planning, developing and writing your report strategies for submitting annual reports; what should and should not be included in each report; developing a timeline; and the mechanics of report submission. By following this guide you will be able to confidently complete your projects NSF ATE annual reports.

This Quick Reference Guide is based on a Mentor-Connect webinar, conducted in April 2026 and available as a recording in the Mentor-Connect resource library: Webinar: 2026 NSF ATE Annual Reports: Beyond the Boxes