From the American Institute of Biological Sciences:
Congress has started debate on funding levels for federal programs for
fiscal year 2018. Please show your support for the National Science
Foundation (NSF) by calling your Representative to ask them to sign a
letter in support of funding the agency at $8 billion in 2018.
NSF is the primary federal funding source for basic biological research
at our nation’s universities and colleges. The agency provides
approximately 68% of extramural federal support for non-medical,
fundamental biological and environmental research at academic institutions.
The proposed funding level of at least $8 billion would allow NSF to
expand support for early career researchers and to create new
interdisciplinary research programs. Moreover, this investment would
sustain existing research and education programs that are vital to U.S.
competitiveness.
Please take a moment to ask your Representative to sign the NSF dear
colleague letter led by Representatives Butterfield and McKinley. The
deadline for Representatives to be added to the letter is 1 pm on
Friday, March 24.
Look up your Representative’s phone number.
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