NSF Requests Approval for 2026 Earned Doctorates Survey Update
Published Date: 5/13/2025
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The National Science Foundation is updating its 2026 Survey of Earned Doctorates, which collects info from new PhD graduates across the U.S. They’re asking for approval to keep gathering this important data, with no big changes or extra costs. If you’re earning a doctorate soon, this survey might ask about your education and career plans.
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