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National Science Foundation (NSF)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) supports research and education across all fields of science and technology, primarily through grants.

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Official name: National Science Foundation
Display name: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Short name: NSF
Branch: Executive
Agency type: agency
Phone: 1-703-292-5111
Main address: National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314

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Notice

Published March 31, 2026

91 FR 16017

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I, NSF Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I, and NSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track Pilot Pre-Submission Project Pitch Form

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.

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National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314

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Notice

Published March 27, 2026

91 FR 14881

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) Program

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years.

Comment by May 26, 2026

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Notice

Published March 17, 2026

91 FR 12828

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.

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National Science Foundation (NSF)

Agency profile

Known names and aliases

Recent rules and notices

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I, NSF Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I, and NSF SBIR/STTR Fast-Track Pilot Pre-Submission Project Pitch Form

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Sunshine Act Meetings

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Grantee Reporting Requirements for the Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) Program

Sunshine Act Meetings

Sunshine Act Meetings

Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request