NSF funding reaches historic lows not seen since the 1970s
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The article discusses the dire state of NSF (National Science Foundation) funding in 2026, describing it as at historically low levels not seen since the 1970s. It highlights budget uncertainties, disruptions from the previous year, and a late burst of activity in FY25 that ultimately did not resolve the underlying funding crisis. The post is aimed at the US research ecosystem audience.
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bskyNSF funding reaches historic lows not seen since the 1970snanoscale.blogspot.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledNSF spending is incredibly low this year.
This is a funding trajectory that has not been seen since the 1970s.
Because of budget uncertainties and disruptions last year, there was a big burst of activity late in FY25.
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