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Basic research advances science, and can also have broader impacts on modern society
It might seem surprising, but federal research funding isn't just for scientists. A component of many federal grants that ...
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Former NSF heads criticize funding and staff cuts at science agency
Former National Science Foundation and National Science Board leads sent a letter to congressional leadership saying the cuts ...
Alabama colleges lose $35 million for medical, science research after Trump NIH, NSF cuts
In Alabama, that means research into childhood cancer, veterans in higher education and student participation in STEM fields ...
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Quantum industry leaders voice support for NIST, other science agencies following Trump’s requested budget cuts
The support also comes as House lawmakers introduced a bill that would amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to add a ...
Technological innovation has hinged on science and research funded by the U.S. government. That’s all at risk right now
With the National Science Foundation urging its employees to resign or retire, American innovation is on the line.
Amid DOGE-induced turmoil, National Science Foundation is in crisis
The $9 billion agency, which exists solely to fund researchers, projects and facilities outside its Alexandria, Virginia, ...
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UM, MSU could be impacted by new National Science Foundation policy
The National Science Foundation is implementing a new policy capping indirect cost rates at 15% for all new grants and ...
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UC joins lawsuit to block science research funding cap
This cut could potentially weaken UC’s ability to maintain its research infrastructure, lead to staffing cuts and more ...