NSF Seeks Chat Data for Grant Program Glow-Up
Published Date: 3/31/2025
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Summary
The National Science Foundation (NSF) wants to start collecting info through interviews and focus groups to help improve its GRANTED program, which supports research at colleges and professional groups. They’re asking for public feedback by May 30, 2025, to make sure this new info collection is useful and not too much work. This effort aims to make research programs better without costing extra money or time for participants.
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