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Fact Sheet
Electronic Resources: Useful Web Sites and Statistics
May 23, 2006
The National Science Foundation (NSF) offers many electronic resources to track the latest developments in science and engineering research and education, as well as statistical information about the nation's science and engineering enterprise.
NSF Home Page: www.nsf.gov
News and General Information Websites:
Science Statistics: www.nsf.gov/statistics
As part of its mission, NSF compiles and maintains the nation's definitive statistics on science and engineering. Reports cover topics including education and workforce demographics; research and development funding, performance, and infrastructure, and the impact of information technology.
Award Searches: www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/
Search NSF awards from 1970 through present, list recent awards, list awards by institution or by state, or list awards by program. Full-text search is also possible.
Award Summaries and Analyses: dellweb.bfa.nsf.gov
Summarizes NSF awards by state or institution (since 1996), a list of the top 50 institutions receiving NSF funding, and descriptions of NSF's funding history. TIP: When using this site, select "View Report" after specifying your search criteria. Select "first page" or "home page" to backtrack.
Programs and Funding Opportunities
NSF is the independent federal agency that supports basic research in all fields of science and engineering. There are many programs that provide investigators with opportunities to seek funding.
- Funding Opportunities: www.nsf.gov/funding/aboutfunding
- Guide to Programs: www.nsf.gov/funding/browse_all_funding
- Grant Proposal Guide: www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=gpg
How to Receive NSF News and Information
- MyNSF. NSF can deliver news items plus all other NSF publications and releases, including funding opportunity announcements and statistical reports based on your choices. It offers a web-based sign-up and delivery of alerts through both e-mail and the web. To subscribe, go to the NSF home page, www.nsf.gov and click on "MyNSF".
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that
supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and
engineering, with an annual budget of $6.06 billion. NSF funds reach all 50
states through grants to over 1,900 universities and institutions. Each year,
NSF receives about 45,000 competitive requests for funding, and makes over
11,500 new funding awards. NSF also awards over $400 million in
professional and service contracts yearly.
 Get News Updates by Email
Useful NSF Web Sites:
NSF Home Page: http://www.nsf.gov
NSF News: http://www.nsf.gov/news/
For the News Media: http://www.nsf.gov/news/newsroom.jsp
Science and Engineering Statistics: http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/
Awards Searches: http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/
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