Office of the Director (OD)

Works across NSF and with external partners to implement and manage the science, policy, strategic direction and operations for the agency.

Works across the NSF-supported community to eliminate harassment and promote equal opportunity and access.

Advances interdisciplinary science and engineering for societal benefit. 

Promotes the U.S. research community's access to international knowledge, infrastructure and capabilities.

Communicates NSF's activities, programs, research results and policies.

Provides legal advice and assistance for NSF's programs, policies and operations, as well as areas affecting science and technology and the federal government more broadly.

Identifies risks to the U.S. research enterprise and develops research security policy and best practices to address and mitigate those risks.