Obtaining Publications

ONLINE DOCUMENT SYSTEM

NSF encourages electronic dissemination of its documents. NSF's Online Document System includes all publications and forms available in electronic formats. You can search by document type, by NSF publication, or form number, or by key word.

CUSTOM NEWS SERVICE

Don't miss out on information or grant opportunities from NSF! Subscribe to the MyNSF (Formerly the Custom News Service), an email and web-based alert service. You can personalize your profile so you receive only the information of interest to you.

FORMS

Get general information on the hints on finding and using electronic copies of NSF forms page. Further questions on the NSF electronic forms should be addressed to grants@nsf.gov

NON WEB-BASED OPTIONS

We offer several options for customers without Internet access who seek NSF information:

Print Publications: NSF publications are available in print. To request one or more print publications, you may:

• Fill out our web-based order form.
• Contact NSF Publications at (703) 292-PUBS (7827).
• Send a letter with the publication number(s) clearly stated to: NSF Publications, National Science Foundation, Suite P-60, Arlington, VA 22230

Interlibrary Loan (NSF Science Information Services): The NSF Library houses select publications that customers may borrow via interlibrary loan.

FOR OTHER INFORMATION

Contact the NSF Information Center at info@nsf.gov or (703) 292-5111 for general inquiries about NSF. (TDD: (703) 292-5090 or (800) 281-8749; FIRS: (800) 877-8339).