National Science Foundation (NSF)

Overview

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 to promote the progress of science and engineering in the United States. With an annual budget of approximately $9.9 billion, NSF plays a vital role in funding basic research, providing about 25% of all federally supported basic research at U.S. colleges and universities. The agency supports a wide range of scientific disciplines, including mathematics, computer science, and social sciences.

NSF's mission focuses on investing in research to expand knowledge and enhance the U.S. capacity for scientific inquiry. It provides funding through grants and cooperative agreements, supports education from pre-K to graduate levels, and invests in research infrastructure. NSF also manages the U.S. Antarctic Program, facilitating scientific research in Antarctica. The agency is guided by core values such as scientific leadership, diversity, and public service, aiming to foster innovation and collaboration across the scientific community.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 703-292-5111
• Website: nsf.gov
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/national-science-foundation

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Biological sciences
• Computer & information science & engineering
• Education & human resources
• Engineering
• Geosciences
• International science & engineering
• Mathematical & physical sciences
• Social behavioral & economic sciences
• Grants
• STEM
• Research
• Research services
• Research data sharing policies
• Research funding opportunities
• Basic research funding
• Colleges, universities, and professional schools
• Cybersecurity
• Research data management plans
• Research proposals
• Research ecosystem
• Research facilities
• Research institutions
• Education
• Scientific research
• Research impact
• Research community support
• Federally funded research
• Basic research
• Research collaboration
• Research funding agencies
• Research support services
• Research funding accountability
• Government research funding
• Science policy
• Federal science support
• Research data privacy
• Research proposal peer review
• Research policy
• Research data sharing platforms
• Research data standards
• Science funding
• Research data management
• Research investments
• Research capacity enhancement
• Artificial intelligence
• Research excellence
• Research data repositories
• Research data sharing
• Research data security
• Federally supported basic research
• Research proposal review process
• Research funding mechanisms
• Research funding
• Science and engineering funding
• Research outcomes
• Research projects
• Research funding transparency
• Scientific discovery
• Research innovation
• Research support
• Research programs
• Research data governance
• Government
• Research priorities
• Research project management
• Research infrastructure grants
• Research evaluation
• STEM education
• Research advancement
• STEM education support
• Research proposal review
• Research initiatives
• Higher education
• Research infrastructure
• Research data policies
• Research grants
• Research funding sources
• Research project funding
• Research organizations
• Research capacity
• Research community
• Science and engineering
• Research development
• Non-profit
• Research funding programs
• Research management
• Research proposal evaluation
• Technology innovation
• Research infrastructure development
• Biotechnology
• Research collaboration platforms
• Research collaboration networks
• Research opportunities
• Research funding policies
• Research capacity expansion
• STEM workforce development
• Research capacity building
• Federal research funding
• Funding opportunities
• Educational support
• STEM diversity
• Proposal submission
• Research partnerships
• Use-inspired research
• Infrastructure investment
• Early-career support
• Postdoctoral fellowships
• Graduate fellowships
• Undergraduate opportunities
• Research training
• Science education
• Competitive awards
• Federal research support
• Scientific integrity
• Advanced technology
• Interdisciplinary research
• Collaborative research
• Academic partnerships
• Career development
• Environmental research
• Engineering support
• Materials research
• Computational science
• Public engagement
• Nonprofit collaboration
• Government funding
• STEM outreach
• Indigenous STEM education
• Science communication
• Internship programs
• Science administration
• Educational programs
• Funded projects
• Grants management
• Scientific advancement
• Academic excellence
• Community impact
• Economic development
• Transformative research
• Innovation initiatives
• Information technology & services
• Education management
• Nonprofit organization management

Technologies Used

• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Amazon CloudFront
• Amazon SES
• Apache
• Atlassian Cloud
• Atlassian Confluence
• Bootstrap Framework
• Cedexis Radar
• Constant Contact
• CrazyEgg
• Cvent
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Google Analytics
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Highcharts JS Library
• Jira
• Microsoft Sharepoint
• Mobile Friendly
• New Relic
• OpenSSL
• Outlook
• Remote
• Route 53
• Salesforce
• Salesforce Service Cloud
• Shutterstock
• SurveyMonkey
• Unreal Engine
• Usablenet
• Vimeo
• WordPress.org
• YouTube
• Zencoder
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• United States Antarctic Program (USAP)
• U.S. Antarctic Program