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Scientific Program Overview. The document applies to large or complex research programs that exceed $1 Million. The purpose of the SPO is to establish the overall scientific justification of the program. Guidelines for writing an SPO are summarized in “Policy, Procedures and Guidelines for Science Programs that require Field Facilities” (17 May 2006). The SPO will have to be submitted in the form of a formal proposal to NSF via Fastlane following the requirements specified in the NSF Grant Proposal Guide (http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?gpg).