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Policy
The National Science Foundation Act of 1950, which created the NSF, states the duties
of the Board, including the duty to "recommend and encourage the pursuit of national
policies for the promotion of research and education in science and engineering."
The National Science Board has two important roles. First, it establishes the policies
of NSF within the framework of applicable national policies set forth by the President and the
Congress. In this capacity, the Board identifies issues that are critical to NSF's future, approves
NSF's strategic budget directions and the annual budget submission to the Office of Management and
Budget, and approves new major programs and awards. The second role of the Board is to serve as an
independent body of advisors to both the President and Congress on national policy issues related to
science and engineering research and education. In addition to major reports, the NSB also publishes
occasional science and technology policy papers or statements on issues of importance to U.S. science
and engineering.
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