
NSF-funded research
NSF-funded research involves scientific and engineering studies supported by the National Science Foundation to advance knowledge, innovate solutions, and address societal challenges. It funds a wide range of projects—from understanding climate change and developing new medical technologies to exploring fundamental physics—aiming to expand human understanding and improve lives. This research often involves collaboration among researchers, institutions, and communities, and it emphasizes rigor, creativity, and real-world impact to foster technological progress and a better future.