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NSF Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science Renewal

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public comment on its intent to renew the Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering. This notice provides an opportunity for comment before NSF submits its request for approval to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

NSF Request for Comments on Research Performance Progress Report Information Collection

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requesting public comment on its submission to OMB for continued clearance of the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) information collection. This collection is estimated to require an average of 6.6 hours per report, with approximately 120,000 reports expected annually.

NSF Seeks Comment on Antarctic Conservation Act Permit Form Renewal

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public comment on its intent to renew the Antarctic Conservation Act Application Permit Form. This renewal is part of a standard information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with comments due by May 5, 2026.

NSF Grantee Reporting Requirements for Emerging Frontiers Program

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public comment on its plan to renew and revise the information collection requirements for the Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) program. This includes collecting additional outcome data from grantees for five years post-award.

NSF Notice on Grantee Reporting Requirements for Materials Research Centers

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public comment on its intent to renew the information collection for Grantee Reporting Requirements for Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs). The current approval expires on June 30, 2026.

NSF Funding Opportunity: Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has released solicitation NSF 26-506 for the Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program. This program aims to support the development of secure and sustainable open-source ecosystems for scientific and engineering research, with proposal deadlines in September 2026 and March 2027.

NSF National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure Funding Opportunity

The U.S. National Science Foundation has released solicitation NSF 26-505 for the National Quantum and Nanotechnology Infrastructure (NQNI) program. This funding opportunity aims to establish an open-access network of research facilities to support advancements in quantum information science, nanotechnology, and other critical technologies. Proposals are due May 14, 2026.

NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB) Solicitation

The National Science Foundation has released solicitation NSF 26-504 for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB). This revised solicitation focuses on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Biological Sciences, increases the fellowship amount to $110,000 annually, and extends the fellowship duration to 24 months.

NSF CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service Program Solicitation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released solicitation NSF 26-503 for the CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service program. This updated program expands the scope to include Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity and adds an Innovation Track. Proposals are due by July 21, 2026.

NSF Encourages AI Agent Ecosystem Protocols via PESOSE Program

The National Science Foundation (NSF) issued a Dear Colleague Letter encouraging proposals to its Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program that focus on developing protocols for AI agent ecosystems. The letter highlights the importance of interoperability, scalability, and security in these emerging AI systems.