NSF Funding

NSF Looks Headed for a Half-Billion Dollar Haircut
Investment
March 6, 2024

NSF Looks Headed for a Half-Billion Dollar Haircut

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Latest Golden Goose Award Winners Focused on DNA Applications, and Chickens  
Investment
September 27, 2023

Latest Golden Goose Award Winners Focused on DNA Applications, and Chickens  

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NSF Guidelines Amidst Foreign Threats To Research Security
Investment
July 26, 2023

NSF Guidelines Amidst Foreign Threats To Research Security

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U.S. Science Funding Bill Advances – With Raft of Restrictions
Investment
July 19, 2023

U.S. Science Funding Bill Advances – With Raft of Restrictions

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President Biden’s 2024 Budget Request Calls for 18.6 Percent Increase in NSF Budget

President Biden’s 2024 Budget Request Calls for 18.6 Percent Increase in NSF Budget

Although it’s purely aspirational at best, the Biden administration is seeking an 18.6 percent increase in the budget for the National Science Foundation, the United States’ largest funder of academic social science research.

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New U.S. Budget Includes 12 Percent Hike for NSF

New U.S. Budget Includes 12 Percent Hike for NSF

Shortly before the new year, legislation — which among many other things increased funding for the United States National Science Foundation by 12 percent compared to the current year – was signed by President Joe Biden.

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Deadline Nears for NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in SBE

Deadline Nears for NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in SBE

The National Science Foundation has announced the Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. This initiative seeks to encourage early career independence by supporting individuals’ research or training goals. Proposals must address scientific questions within the SBE’s scope, either in fundamental research in the SBE sciences or broadening participation in the SBE sciences.

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NSF Announces Program to Enhance Research at Minority-Serving Institutions

NSF Announces Program to Enhance Research at Minority-Serving Institutions

The National Science Foundation’s Build and Broaden program aims to support research and research capacity at minority-serving institutions in the United States.

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Spring in DC Not Really Cherry Blossom Season; It’s Budget Season 

Spring in DC Not Really Cherry Blossom Season; It’s Budget Season 

What does this year’s U.S. Executive Branch budget suggest for key agencies that provide social and behavioral science funding? 

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NSF Adding New Technology Directorate (But Not New Funding)

NSF Adding New Technology Directorate (But Not New Funding)

The U.S. National Science Foundation last week announced it would create a new directorate focused on Technology, Innovation and Partnerships.

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As U.S. Appropriations Bill Nears Passage, NSF Expecting 4 Percent Increase in 2022 Budget

As U.S. Appropriations Bill Nears Passage, NSF Expecting 4 Percent Increase in 2022 Budget

As the U.S. Congress nears passage of its fiscal year 2022 spending plan six months behind schedule, it appears the premiere funder […]

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A New Interest in Larger Social and Behavioral Science Proposals at NSF

A New Interest in Larger Social and Behavioral Science Proposals at NSF

The National Science Foundation is opening up new venues and new vectors for investment in social and behavioral sciences. The head of the NSF’s social science directorate outlines what some of the opportunities are and how to apply for them right now

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