Contact Us

General inquiries

The U.S. National Science Foundation's Reception and Information Center provides a "first stop" for inquiries about the foundation's programs, offices, staff and publications. The center can also refer you to the correct NSF office or other information source.

The center is located on the first floor of NSF headquarters, and can be reached at the contact information below:

Email: info@nsf.gov
Mail: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 292-5111
FIRS: (800) 877-8339
TDD: (703) 292-5090 or (800) 281-8749

Media requests

For media inquiries/interview requests, please call (703) 292-7090 or email NSF Public Affairs at media@nsf.gov.

Contacting NSF staff

NSF is organized into directorates and offices that support the various disciplines of science, engineering and education. You can also search NSF's staff directory.

NSF website requests, including accessibility issues

Email NSF's webmaster at webmaster@nsf.gov.

Research.gov assistance

Email the NSF Help Desk at rgov@nsf.gov or call 1-800-381-1532. The Help Desk is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (except for federal holidays).