NSF News November 13, 2019
Public support of science is an investment in the future. As stewards of the public trust, NSF and other federal agencies help secure that future by supporting tomorrow’s Nobel laureates today. When a scientist who has received federal funding is awarded the Nobel prize, the public can share the pride as well as the research benefits. Some 242 laureates have been supported by the public through grants from NSF (and often from other federal agencies) at some point in their careers – and sometimes throughout their careers. By the time they are recognized internationally, their early fundamental research has developed implications for such broad areas as the environment, business and decision-making…read more. NSF Fact sheetÂ