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Protect American Science
Save NSF is a coalition working to preserve the funding for scientific grants through the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). We believe that investing in scientific research is crucial for the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society. Our efforts focus on raising awareness, engaging with policymakers, and mobilizing support to safeguard the future of scientific exploration and breakthroughs.
Why NSF Matters
The Only Federal Agency
Dedicated to All of Science
From your phone to your doctor's office — NSF built it.
The National Science Foundation is the only federal agency that supports fundamental, curiosity-driven research across all fields of science. We never know where the next major breakthrough will come from — or where it might lead.
NSF funding advances the frontiers of science and engineering, trains the next generation of researchers through fellowships and facilities, and fuels local economies across every U.S. state and territory through STEM jobs, innovation, and business development.
Proposed budget cuts threaten decades of investment in American leadership in computing, artificial intelligence, quantum science, and beyond. The consequences reach every community in the country.
$9.9B
Annual federal investment in basic science and engineering research
300K+
People directly impacted by NSF funding every year
50 States
Annual federal investment in basic science and engineering research
76 Years
People directly impacted by NSF funding every year
Whether you believe we need to make America great, or you believe that America is already great, I am sure you agree that we need America to remain great for our children's and our descendants' lifetimes. A key step toward this wish is to make sure we remain preeminent in science and technology — and the way to do that is to start investing more, not less, in the education of future generations of scientists and engineers.
Jeffrey Ullman
Stanford W. Ascherman Professor of Engineering, Emeritus · Winner of the 2020 ACM Turing Award
The National Science Foundation is responsible for approximately 80% of the federal investments in basic Computer and Information Science and Engineering research in US universities annually — research that has been responsible for decades of economic and societal benefits.
Gregory Hager
Former NSF Assistant Director for CISE, June 2024 – May 2025
The proposed cuts threaten future U.S. growth not only in science but in the industries that grow from scientific and technological innovation. They offer our foreign competitors the opportunity to take the lead.
Carl Landwehr
Award-winning computer scientist
As a current professor of science teacher education and a former high school science teacher, I know how much the NSF does to support science education. We need to ensure it is equipped to continue that support. We need to fight this.
Anonymous NSF Supporter
Professor of Science Teacher Education
NSF Matters
The National Science Foundation is the only federal agency that supports fundamental, curiosity-driven research across all fields of science—because we never know where the next major breakthrough will come from, or where it might lead.
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NSF advances the frontiers of science and engineering, making our nation healthier, safer, and more prosperous.
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NSF trains the next generation of scientists and engineers through fellowships, research opportunities, national research facilities, and grants. Every year, NSF funding directly impacts over 300,000 people.
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NSF funding invigorates local economies in every U.S. state and territory by creating STEM jobs, fueling innovation, and supporting businesses.