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NSF announces 3 additional topics as part of the NSF X-Labs initiative to pursue generational breakthrough science and technology efforts

NSF X-Labs invites proposals from teams working in AI for physical systems and announces two forthcoming topics.
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Promote discovery in science & engineering
Promote discovery in science & engineering
With investments that expand the frontiers of knowledge and technology.
Accelerate technology & innovation
Accelerate technology & innovation
Through innovative partnerships that break down barriers between disciplines and organizations.
Create a STEM workforce
Create a STEM workforce
By inspiring talent and creating opportunities in science and engineering across the nation.
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NSF by the numbers

$9.06B

NSF's Fiscal Year 2024 enacted budget

93%

Percent of budget supporting research, education and related activities

1,900+

Organizations supported by NSF across every state and U.S. territory

350,000+

Researchers, entrepreneurs, students and teachers supported by NSF


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