NSF Extends Graduate Student Survey for Three Years
Published Date: 6/17/2026
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The National Science Foundation wants to keep collecting info about grad students and postdocs in science and engineering for three more years. This survey helps understand who’s studying and working in these fields, and they’re asking the public to share thoughts within 30 days. No big cost changes, just a smooth renewal to keep the data flowing!
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