NSF information concerning coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
May 14, 2020
In light of the emergence and spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States and abroad, NSF has provided the following information:
- Proposal topics and funding opportunities: Learn more in Dear Colleague Letter on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (NSF 20-052)
- Impacts on proposal submission, award management, and merit review panels: Please see the latest information from NSF on coronavirus (COVID-19)
- NSF Blog posting of updates from the Agency: Please see https://nsfgov.home.blog/2020/03/05/nsf-supporting-research-to-address-coronavirus-disease/
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