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New dwarf planet candidate discovered by NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory

NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has found a large object that scientists have identified as a possible dwarf planet. A ...
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Podcast: The laser that could break the laws of physics

U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher Jonathan Zuegel discusses the future of high-powered laser research in the United States, the ambitious NSF Optical Parametric Amplifier Line ...
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Supplemental Funding Requests to Support Super Intelligence (SI) Innovation in the Presidential SI Challenge

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorates for STEM Education (EDU) and Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) encourage Principal Investigators (PIs) with current active NSF Super ...
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Podcast: The future of electronics goes beyond circuit boards

NSF-supported researcher Ethan Secor discusses a specialized additive manufacturing technique, the materials involved, and the resulting circuits that can be customized for complex 3D ...
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Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs : A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation.

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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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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Educational Resources: Chemistry

TeachEngineering offers a wide array of chemistry curriculum resources that integrate engineering with fundamental concepts such as acids and bases, physical chemistry and the periodic table. This ...
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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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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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Social Psychology

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 ...