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

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

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Significant cuts are anticipated in biological and social sciences funding.

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

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Funding may soon become more accessible for researchers.

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