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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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