NSF on coronavirus

NSF on coronavirus

NSF encourages you to take extra precautions to protect yourselves and your families against COVID-19.

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Published March 13, 2020 at 01:59PM
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National Science Foundation and Smithsonian sign letter of agreement

National Science Foundation and Smithsonian sign letter of agreement

A new letter of agreement expands and clarifies collaboration between the National Science Foundation and the Smithsonian Institution. Per the conditions of the agreement, NSF will review proposals from Smithsonian Institution researchers in the same manner as proposals submitted by researchers from institutions of higher education. Additionally, NSF will sponsor a new position at the National Portrait Gallery to elevate stories from the most accomplished scientists in the United States. ...

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Published March 12, 2020 at 04:59PM
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NSF creates new research security chief position

NSF creates new research security chief position

The National Science Foundation has appointed Rebecca Spyke Keiser to the newly created position of chief of research security strategy and policy as part of its continuing effort to ensure the security of federally funded research while maintaining an open international collaboration.

In this role, Keiser will be tasked with providing the NSF director with policy advice on all aspects of research security strategy. She will also lead NSF’s efforts to develop ...

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Published March 02, 2020 at 03:00PM
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NSF and AFGE sign new collective bargaining agreement

NSF and AFGE sign new collective bargaining agreement

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3403 announced today that they have signed a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).  The new agreement codifies, clarifies, and updates current agency practices and policies in the context of current rules, laws, and regulations for approximately 1,000 NSF bargaining-unit employees. The last collective bargaining agreement was signed in 1982.

“The completion of ...

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Published February 28, 2020 at 08:00PM
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National Science Foundation presents FY 2021 budget request

National Science Foundation presents FY 2021 budget request

Today, President Donald J. Trump's Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget request for the National Science Foundation (NSF) was presented to Congress. More information on the FY 2021 budget request is available beginning today from the White House Office of Management and Budget. NSF Director France Córdova issued the following ...

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Published February 10, 2020 at 10:09PM
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NSF selects 7 winners from its first-ever NSF 2026 Idea Machine prize competition

NSF selects 7 winners from its first-ever NSF 2026 Idea Machine prize competition

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today the selection of four grand prize and three meritorious prize winners for its first-ever NSF 2026 Idea Machine prize competition. The awardees are being honored today at a ceremony at NSF headquarters in Alexandria, Va.

The NSF 2026 Idea Machine encouraged individuals from all walks of life, age 14 or older, to submit pressing “grand challenges” requiring fundamental research in science, engineering, or STEM education ...

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Published February 04, 2020 at 03:00PM
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Media call: NSF Fiscal Year 2021 budget request

Media call: NSF Fiscal Year 2021 budget request

Media are invited to join a 30-minute call about the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Science Foundation (NSF) budget request to Congress.

The call will include information on the new budget proposal, the details of which are expected to be released on February 10, 2020. NSF staff will answer questions and speak to how agency investments in fundamental science and engineering research will continue to support the nation's economy, security and global leadership. The call is ...

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Published February 03, 2020 at 06:49PM
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