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NSF 101

NSF 101 is an informational series for the science and engineering research community.

NSF 101: The postdoctoral mentoring plan

April 17, 2023

The postdoctoral mentoring plan has been an NSF requirement since 2007, recognizing the important role that mentorship plays in the postdoctoral experience and their future career paths. While you...

NSF 101: High school students, undergraduate and post-baccalaureate scholar funding opportunities

January 20, 2023

The U.S. National Science Foundation supports multiple programs for high school, undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students to help fund research opportunities. There are several ways to find these...

NSF 101: Geographic diversity through EPSCoR

September 29, 2022

Ensuring that every citizen has access to STEM experiences is a critical piece to building an equitable research enterprise. Since 1979, the U.S. National Science Foundation has addressed the need for...