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Critical minerals: The elements of innovation

Using the criteria established by the "Energy Act of 2020," the U.S. Geological Survey identified 60 critical mineral ...
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NSF CAREER Program Informational Webinars

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) held a webinar on April 29, 2026, about the NSF Faculty Early Career Development (NSF CAREER) program solicitation (NSF 22-586). During the webinar, NSF ...
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NSF-supported researchers honored with 2026 Nobel Prizes

From controlling brain cells with light to detecting "ghost particles" from distant galaxies and understanding economic ...
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Podcast: Can America's most powerful laser unlock the universe?

U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher Louise Willingale discusses the most powerful laser in the United ...
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Policy Notice: Implementation of Policy Changes to Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) 24-1, Supplement 1

The information set out in this notice takes precedence over existing policies and procedures in PAPPG 24-1. It applies for all financial assistance awarded on or after Dec. 8, 2025. The release of ...
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Astronomy and Space

We operate some of the finest astronomical research facilities in the world, with observatories on nearly every continent — even Antarctica. Whether it's capturing the first historic images of black ...
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National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI)

All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements. All NSF ...
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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) can help fund your graduate education and kick-start your career. NSF GRFP is a prestigious program that supports ...
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Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs SBIR/STTR: Developing Deep Technologies that Advance U.S ...

All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements. All NSF ...
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Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS)

The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (NSF MPS) supports multiple research programs in chemistry. These programs support fundamental discovery, ...
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National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)

All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements. All NSF ...
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Policy Notice: Implementation of Policy Changes to Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) 24-1, Supplement 2

The information set out in this notice takes precedence over existing policies and procedures in PAPPG 24-1. It applies for all financial assistance awarded on or after Jan. 22, 2026. This notice ...