National Science Foundation (NSF)

The National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that promotes the progress of science and national health, prosperity, and defense. NSF funds almost a quarter of all federally funded basic research at American universities and is a major source of funding for social science research. Keep updated on NSF activities, including funding opportunities, requests for input, and other news.

Funding and Policy: U.S. 2022 Budget Passes, Containing Important Provisions for Psychological Science

Aspects of the new budget reflect APS’s yearlong advocacy and priorities and carry increases for key funders.
Funding and Policy: New NSF Science and Engineering Indicators Report Gives Global Context to Science Trends

NSF’s Science and Engineering Indicators Report suggests global R&D power is shifting to countries in East and South Asia.
Inside Grants: National Science Foundation EAGER Grant

Emily Balcetis shares her experiences responding to the 2020 “Strengthening American Infrastructure” program initiative.
Improving Compliance with National Science Foundation Project Reporting Requirements

Learn more about ensuring your NSF funded institution or project is complying with reporting requirements.
NSF Grant Submission Deadlines

Psychological scientists looking to apply for funding from the US National Science Foundation may be interested in upcoming 2021 deadlines.
Policy Watch: Promising Developments for Psychological Science in U.S. Arena

APS priorities are echoed in the U.S. budgeting process and an increase in NSF Graduate Fellowships.

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National Science Foundation (NSF)

Funding and Policy: U.S. 2022 Budget Passes, Containing Important Provisions for Psychological Science

Funding and Policy: New NSF Science and Engineering Indicators Report Gives Global Context to Science Trends

Inside Grants: National Science Foundation EAGER Grant

Improving Compliance with National Science Foundation Project Reporting Requirements

NSF Grant Submission Deadlines

Policy Watch: Promising Developments for Psychological Science in U.S. Arena

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