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National Science Foundation.
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RoRI conducted a global study analyzing investment and infrastructure practices across various countries, including Brazil, Germany, and Australia.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration implemented viewpoint-based grant cuts and political screening mechanisms at NSF and NIH, leading to legal challenges.Well supported5 reports5 developments inside
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A university professor received a grant from the National Science Foundation.Some support1 report
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Zoe Lofgren accused the National Science Foundation of violating the power of the purse.Some support1 report
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NIH, NSF, and NASA provided active funding to University of Hawaii research on October 29, 2026.Some support1 report
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The National Science Foundation granted research funding to the University of Notre Dame.Some support1 report
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The University of Missouri–St. Louis Geospatial Collaborative is seeking funding from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the National Science Foundation.Some support1 report
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NSF retention efforts helped Alexandria avoid a vacancy jump, and the agency's headquarters was located in Carlyle.Some support1 report
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NSF grants fund Cornell-led research projects, establishing a CROPPS research center with Colorado State University.Some support1 report
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NIH, NSF, and CEPI provided research grants and investment to university faculty on August 4, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NSF and NIH provided funding for genomic research centers at Morehouse College and Tuskegee University.Some support1 report
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The University of New Mexico supports faculty in securing National Science Foundation funding, with researcher Chi developing research resources.Some support1 report
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UI research received NSF funding and may partner with a center in Panama City.Some support1 report
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UC Davis received funding from the State of California and federal sources, including the National Science Foundation.Some support1 report
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NSF provided $3.4 million funding for Aurora's AI team, led by Khoa Luu, involving the Arkansas Materials Institute.Some support1 report
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NSF survey measures university research activity, involving Florida State University and state funding.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Research by Nasrin Alamdari at FSU used models to forecast blooms in Lake Okeechobee, supporting local communities.Some support1 report
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NSF awarded a $20M grant to UCSB on October 9, 2026.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The University of Connecticut and Yale University formed the QuantumCT initiative and won a federal award for quantum development projects.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A center involving NSF and NOAA is managing space weather advisories and contributing operational data.Some support2 reports
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NSF is monitoring El Nino conditions affecting Alaska and Greenland, and plans to remove scientific instruments, leading to political advocacy.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Donald Trump proposed significant budget cuts to the National Science Foundation.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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A joint project involving the National Science Foundation and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is underway, utilizing the ocean monitoring network off the coast of Alaska.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Research projects involving WHOI and NSF are utilizing radium tracers for ocean chemistry studies.Some support1 report
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NSF is providing funding for research into regional snowpack issues in New England, involving the University of Maine at Farmington.Some support1 report
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UVM is partnering with UC San Diego on a major $19M NSF research project, leveraging Bock's research findings.Some support2 reports
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Marshall University received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support its scholarship program and news bureaus.Some support1 report
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KBR won a potential $8 billion contract from the National Science Foundation (NSF).Some support1 report
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The National Science Foundation is addressing the struggles of local news industries amid the commercialization and digital shifts of the internet.Some support2 reports
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The National Science Foundation funds the operations of the LIGO observatory.Some support1 report
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Kevin Cramer is holding nominees for the National Science Foundation, pending administration changes to the wetland program, representing North Dakota interests.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Joint analysis between the National Science Foundation and McKinsey & Company projects a significant shortfall in the US semiconductor workforce.Some support1 report
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The National Science Foundation is supporting research into fiber-optic sensing, with a specific focus on Pacific submarine cable networks.Some support1 report
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NSF provided funding for the OPAL project at the University of Rochester.Some support1 report
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NSF-funded research led by the University at Buffalo focuses on developing wildfire resilience strategies.Some support1 report
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The National Science Foundation awarded grants to several faculty members at Purdue University, including James Davis, Michael Eddy, and Qi Guo.Some support1 report
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Indiana University Bloomington is leading a consortium and receiving up to $160 million in funding for an innovation hub.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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IU hosts a state-wide orthopedic initiative in Indiana, led by Jim Lancaster and funded by the National Science Foundation.Some support1 report
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The National Science Foundation provided a $474,296 grant to Florence-Darlington Tech for technology integration.Some support1 report
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NSF supported research by Dr. Clint Wood, an Arkansas native, which received grants from the Arkansas Department of Transportation.Some support1 report
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NSF and NIH increased research funding for USC, with grants growing by 11% and NIH funding increasing by 8%.Some support1 report
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In 2011, the National Science Foundation provided grants to scientists, coinciding with Rick Perry's political campaign against Barack Obama.Some support1 report
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NSF awarded $599,927 to the University of Alabama for advanced renewable fuel research investigating ammonia-based additives.Some support1 report
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UConn School of Dental Medicine and NIH received competitive research grants from the National Science Foundation.Some support1 report
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The National Science Foundation provided funding to South Carolina State University for STEM initiatives.Some support1 report
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A new AI project has begun, with Ben Hunter chairing the working group, utilizing the Falcon supercomputer, and securing $4.5 million in grant funding.Some support1 report
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Marshall Fire occurred in Colorado on September 3, 2026, prompting the NSF to fund the Fast Fire Network.Some support3 reports
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The Trump administration took control of the National Science Foundation's funding streams.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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The Trump administration is targeting the independence of Inspectors General and watchdogs, specifically concerning the National Science Foundation.Some support1 report
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The National Science Foundation funded projects at the San Diego Supercomputer Center.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The National Science Foundation is linking private partners, including Microsoft and OpenAI, to NAIRR, utilizing the San Diego Supercomputer Center for operations.Some support1 report
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A joint study on climate change impacts on agriculture was conducted by Purdue University in 2006.Some support1 report
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Sethuraman Panchanathan is announced as the 15th Director of the National Science Foundation, President of Arizona State University, and recipient of the Arthur M. Bueche Award.Some support3 reports
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is enabling research at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, which is located near Crested Butte, by utilizing OnlyFans to raise necessary donations amid potential massive budget cuts planned by the Trump administration.Well supported6 reports
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An MSU professor is leading research funded by the NSF in collaboration with experts from Texas A&M University.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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NSF provides a $30 million grant to Michigan State University (MSU).Some support1 report
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Sandia National Laboratories and the National Science Foundation are involved in U.S. science funding and research.Some support1 report
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Funding was provided for the Honu Hub pilot project, which addresses cesspool issues in Waialua, involving the NSF and Honolulu.Some support1 report
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UCAR filed lawsuits against OMB, NOAA, and NSF over their failure to respond to information requests and agency inaction.Some support1 report
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NSF provided a million-dollar grant to University of Florida scientists.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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What's reaching National Science Foundation
Events traced to National Science Foundation, step by step, newest first- New FSU research facility may boost National Science Foundation fundingNew FSU research facility may boost National Science Foundation fundingPossible
- How could the labor unrest at MIT affect the National Science Foundation?Operational disruption at MIT could strain its ability to utilize federal research funding.Possible
- Federal science funding cuts may affect National Science FoundationNSF may face pressure as federal funding for science projects declinesPossible
- New OMB rules may shift science funding control from experts to politicsNew OMB rules may shift science funding control from experts to politicsPossible
- Georgia Tech's AI investment could shift NSF support focusGeorgia Tech's AI investment may change the scope of NSF supportPossible
- National Science Foundation may pivot research toward defense-driven AI and quantum computingNational Science Foundation may shift focus to defense-driven AI and quantum researchLikely
Explainers that pass through National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation is a step on the way to someone elseAround National Science Foundation this week
News at the entities that move National Science Foundation most-
Donald Trump StructuralNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves National Science Foundation
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Office of Management and Budget StructuralThe Office of Management and Budget proposes changes to federal funding policies affecting the National Institutes of Health.Moves National Science Foundation
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senate StructuralUS strikes on Qeshm Island coincide with Qatar stepping up mediation efforts, while Democrats gain control of Congress and oil prices fall.Moves National Science Foundation
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Alaska StructuralGeorge Rauscher is involved in a political contest regarding the Senate seat in Alaska, with issues discussed on June 18, 2026.Moves National Science Foundation
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Lisa Murkowski OperationalWashington imposed tariffs on Brazilian goods and removed sanctions on Moraes, while senators voted to end an emergency.Moves National Science Foundation
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White House StructuralTrump acted as President from the White House while a fellowship was established at the University of Minnesota Law School.Moves National Science Foundation
Connections
The 40 strongest of 536, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
John Bennewitz Transactional
NSF awarded John Bennewitz $599,927 for research into ammonia-based additives.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump's administration exerted significant regulatory and funding control over the National Science Foundation, dictating budget cuts and operational policies.
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Alaska Structural
NSF utilizes Alaskan waters and coastlines as operational sites for scientific research and monitoring projects.
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Ocean Observatories Initiative Structural
NSF funds, manages, and directs the Ocean Observatories Initiative as a critical deep-ocean research program.
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Office of Management and Budget Structural
OMB establishes regulatory rules for federal grant compliance, which governs the operational function of NSF.
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University of Idaho Transactional
The National Science Foundation awarded the University of Idaho a $4.5 million grant.
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consortium Structural
The National Science Foundation provides funding to the consortium.
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National Center for Atmospheric Research Structural
NSF is currently operating NCAR under a cooperative agreement following a proposed sale and organizational restructuring.
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Brian Stone Structural
NSF formally appointed and hired Brian Stone for leadership and chief of staff roles.
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Lam Research Structural
NSF provides financial and scientific support to a consortium that includes Lam Research, creating a functional dependency.
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University of Rhode Island Structural
The NSF provided the University of Rhode Island with a formal, funded research grant of $15 million.
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New England Structural
The National Science Foundation provides targeted grants and research funding to support regional issues and economic activities in New England.
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University of Washington Structural
The National Science Foundation provides federal research grants and funding to the University of Washington.
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senate Structural
The Senate provides legislative support and regulatory oversight for the National Science Foundation's operations and mandate.
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Michigan State University Transactional
NSF provided a $30 million grant to Michigan State University.
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The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics functions as a formal component of the National Science Foundation.
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Cornell University Transactional
NSF provided funding to Cornell University for research focused on agricultural issues.
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University of New Hampshire Transactional
NSF provided an $8 million grant to the University of New Hampshire for tick investigation.
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Texas A&M University Structural
NSF provides significant research grants to Texas A&M University, establishing a formal funding dependency.
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Marine Science Institute Structural
MSI's research functions under the financial and operational support of the NSF.
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Graduate Research Fellowship Program Structural
The National Science Foundation functions as the parent organization that formally establishes and funds the Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
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Daniel Drew Transactional
NSF provided a fellowship to Daniel Drew.
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Florida State University Structural
The National Science Foundation provides grants and measures research activity conducted by Florida State University.
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Lisa Murkowski Operational
Murkowski uses her senatorial platform and legislative power to actively influence and protect the operational status of the National Science Foundation.
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University of California Structural
UC's research enterprise is structurally dependent on federal funding stability, which is threatened by NSF-related funding cuts and uncertainty.
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Structural
The National Science Foundation provides funding to the University of Alaska Fairbanks for research on permafrost impacts.
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Jeff Merkley Operational
Senator Merkley actively objects to and criticizes the National Science Foundation's decisions regarding scientific monitoring systems.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham Structural
UAB receives formal funding from the NSF to support undergraduate research programs.
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University of Colorado Boulder Structural
NSF provides ongoing, multi-million dollar annual research funding to the University of Colorado Boulder.
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White House Structural
The White House directs funding and policy priorities toward National Science Foundation programs.
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Greenland Operational
NSF maintains and operates ocean monitoring stations and equipment arrays in the waters off Greenland.
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university Structural
NSF provides funding to universities, and changes in NSF funding levels affect universities.
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Rigetti Computing Operational
NSF is partnering with Rigetti by providing support for a hybrid quantum-classical computing testbed.
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San Diego Supercomputer Center Structural
The San Diego Supercomputer Center projects are funded by the National Science Foundation and utilized for operational leadership.
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Utica University Structural
NSF provides grant funding to Utica University to support research opportunities.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Operational
NSF is actively pulling up deep-sea buoys that are utilized by NOAA.
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University at Buffalo Transactional
NSF is providing funding for University at Buffalo to conduct research focused on wildfire resilience.
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The National Science Foundation grants fund research projects led by Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science.
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Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center Structural
NSF provides financial grants and funding to the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center for its testbed operations.
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Ohio State University Structural
NSF provides formal, taxpayer-funded grants that are relied upon by various research centers at Ohio State University.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
15 events- A university professor received a grant from the National Science Foundation.
- Zoe Lofgren accused the National Science Foundation of violating the power of the purse.
- NIH, NSF, and NASA provided active funding to University of Hawaii research on October 29, 2026.
- The National Science Foundation granted research funding to the University of Notre Dame.
- The University of Missouri–St. Louis Geospatial Collaborative is seeking funding from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the National Science Foundation.
- NSF retention efforts helped Alexandria avoid a vacancy jump, and the agency's headquarters was located in Carlyle.
- NSF grants fund Cornell-led research projects, establishing a CROPPS research center with Colorado State University.
- NSF and NIH provided funding for genomic research centers at Morehouse College and Tuskegee University.
- The University of New Mexico supports faculty in securing National Science Foundation funding, with researcher Chi developing research resources.
- UI research received NSF funding and may partner with a center in Panama City.
- UC Davis received funding from the State of California and federal sources, including the National Science Foundation.
- NSF provided $3.4 million funding for Aurora's AI team, led by Khoa Luu, involving the Arkansas Materials Institute.
- Research by Nasrin Alamdari at FSU used models to forecast blooms in Lake Okeechobee, supporting local communities.
- NSF awarded a $20M grant to UCSB on October 9, 2026.
- A center involving NSF and NOAA is managing space weather advisories and contributing operational data.
September 2026
27 events- NSF survey measures university research activity, involving Florida State University and state funding.
- Research projects involving WHOI and NSF are utilizing radium tracers for ocean chemistry studies.
- NSF is providing funding for research into regional snowpack issues in New England, involving the University of Maine at Farmington.
- UVM is partnering with UC San Diego on a major $19M NSF research project, leveraging Bock's research findings.
- Marshall University received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support its scholarship program and news bureaus.
- KBR won a potential $8 billion contract from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
- The National Science Foundation is addressing the struggles of local news industries amid the commercialization and digital shifts of the internet.
- The National Science Foundation funds the operations of the LIGO observatory.
- Joint analysis between the National Science Foundation and McKinsey & Company projects a significant shortfall in the US semiconductor workforce.
- The National Science Foundation is supporting research into fiber-optic sensing, with a specific focus on Pacific submarine cable networks.
- NSF provided funding for the OPAL project at the University of Rochester.
- NSF-funded research led by the University at Buffalo focuses on developing wildfire resilience strategies.
- The National Science Foundation awarded grants to several faculty members at Purdue University, including James Davis, Michael Eddy, and Qi Guo.
- IU hosts a state-wide orthopedic initiative in Indiana, led by Jim Lancaster and funded by the National Science Foundation.
- The National Science Foundation provided a $474,296 grant to Florence-Darlington Tech for technology integration.
- NSF supported research by Dr. Clint Wood, an Arkansas native, which received grants from the Arkansas Department of Transportation.
- NSF and NIH increased research funding for USC, with grants growing by 11% and NIH funding increasing by 8%.
- In 2011, the National Science Foundation provided grants to scientists, coinciding with Rick Perry's political campaign against Barack Obama.
- NSF awarded $599,927 to the University of Alabama for advanced renewable fuel research investigating ammonia-based additives.
- UConn School of Dental Medicine and NIH received competitive research grants from the National Science Foundation.
- The National Science Foundation provided funding to South Carolina State University for STEM initiatives.
- A new AI project has begun, with Ben Hunter chairing the working group, utilizing the Falcon supercomputer, and securing $4.5 million in grant funding.
- Marshall Fire occurred in Colorado on September 3, 2026, prompting the NSF to fund the Fast Fire Network.
- The Trump administration is targeting the independence of Inspectors General and watchdogs, specifically concerning the National Science Foundation.
- The National Science Foundation is linking private partners, including Microsoft and OpenAI, to NAIRR, utilizing the San Diego Supercomputer Center for operations.
- A joint study on climate change impacts on agriculture was conducted by Purdue University in 2006.
- Sethuraman Panchanathan is announced as the 15th Director of the National Science Foundation, President of Arizona State University, and recipient of the Arthur M. Bueche Award.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
10 events- The Trump administration implemented viewpoint-based grant cuts and political screening mechanisms at NSF and NIH, leading to legal challenges.
- NIH, NSF, and CEPI provided research grants and investment to university faculty on August 4, 2026.
- The University of Connecticut and Yale University formed the QuantumCT initiative and won a federal award for quantum development projects.
- Kevin Cramer is holding nominees for the National Science Foundation, pending administration changes to the wetland program, representing North Dakota interests.
- The Trump administration took control of the National Science Foundation's funding streams.
- An MSU professor is leading research funded by the NSF in collaboration with experts from Texas A&M University.
- NSF provides a $30 million grant to Michigan State University (MSU).
- Sandia National Laboratories and the National Science Foundation are involved in U.S. science funding and research.
- Funding was provided for the Honu Hub pilot project, which addresses cesspool issues in Waialua, involving the NSF and Honolulu.
- UCAR filed lawsuits against OMB, NOAA, and NSF over their failure to respond to information requests and agency inaction.
July 2026
4 events- Indiana University Bloomington is leading a consortium and receiving up to $160 million in funding for an innovation hub.
- The National Science Foundation funded projects at the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) is enabling research at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, which is located near Crested Butte, by utilizing OnlyFans to raise necessary donations amid potential massive budget cuts planned by the Trump administration.
- NSF provided a million-dollar grant to University of Florida scientists.
June 2026
3 events- NSF is monitoring El Nino conditions affecting Alaska and Greenland, and plans to remove scientific instruments, leading to political advocacy.
- Donald Trump proposed significant budget cuts to the National Science Foundation.
- A joint project involving the National Science Foundation and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is underway, utilizing the ocean monitoring network off the coast of Alaska.