April 23, 2026

Delays have kept new NSF grants to a trickle — that could be about to change

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Delays have kept new NSF grants to a trickle — that could be about to change

The National Science Foundation is preparing to distribute new grants after delays.

Significant cuts are anticipated in biological and social sciences funding.

The number of research grants awarded in 2026 is significantly lower than the five-year average.

Funding may soon become more accessible for researchers.

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