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National Science Foundation Undergoes Sweeping Overhaul, Eliminates All Divisions

The NSF cancels over $1 billion in grants, dissolves its equity division, and mandates staff relocations following drastic budget cuts and restructuring directives.

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Overview

  • The NSF has abolished all 37 of its divisions, consolidating programs under a new organizational model as part of a major agency restructuring.
  • More than 1,400 active grants, valued at over $1 billion, have been terminated, significantly impacting U.S. research funding.
  • The Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM, focused on promoting diversity and inclusion in science, has been disbanded, ending dedicated DEI funding streams.
  • The agency is laying off 70 permanent employees and eliminating 300 temporary positions, with remote workers required to relocate to Alexandria, Virginia, by June 16.
  • These changes follow President Trump’s proposed 55% budget cut for the NSF and have prompted legal challenges, congressional scrutiny, and concerns over U.S. research competitiveness.