National Science Foundation

NSF and AFGE sign new collective bargaining agreement The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3403 announced today that they have signed a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).  The new agreement codifies, clarifies, and updates current agency practices and policies in the context of current rules, laws, and regulations for approximately 1,000 NSF bargaining-unit employees. The last collective bargaining agreement was signed in 1982. “The completion of ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=300102&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published February 28, 2020 at 12:00PM Read more at nsf.gov

National Science Foundation presents FY 2021 budget request Today, President Donald J. Trump's Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget request for the National Science Foundation (NSF) was presented to Congress. More information on the FY 2021 budget request is available beginning today from the White House Office of Management and Budget . NSF Director France Córdova issued the following ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=299995&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published February 10, 2020 at 02:09PM Read more at nsf.gov

NSF selects 7 winners from its first-ever NSF 2026 Idea Machine prize competition The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced today the selection of four grand prize and three meritorious prize winners for its first-ever NSF 2026 Idea Machine prize competition. The awardees are being honored today at a ceremony at NSF headquarters in Alexandria, Va. The NSF 2026 Idea Machine encouraged individuals from all walks of life, age 14 or older, to submit pressing “grand challenges” requiring fundamental research in science, engineering, or STEM education ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=299946&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published February 04, 2020 at 07:00AM Read more at nsf.gov

Media call: NSF Fiscal Year 2021 budget request Media are invited to join a 30-minute call about the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Science Foundation (NSF) budget request to Congress. The call will include information on the new budget proposal, the details of which are expected to be released on February 10, 2020. NSF staff will answer questions and speak to how agency investments in fundamental science and engineering research will continue to support the nation's economy, security and global leadership. The call is ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=299950&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published February 03, 2020 at 10:49AM Read more at nsf.gov