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National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent United States government agency responsible for supporting basic science research. It operates mainly through the establishment of research grants, particularly to universities or through individual graduate fellowships.

It was established by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950.

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