CNSF Trump Transition Recommendations 2025

The Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) is an alliance of more than 140 professional organizations, scientific societies, universities, and businesses united in our advocacy for the National Science Foundation (NSF). CNSF supports the goal of increasing the national investment in NSF’s research and educational programs to address the scientific, technological, and economic challenges facing the United States. CNSF appreciates the opportunity to submit the following policy recommendations to President-elect Trump and the transition team. NSF plays a key role in advancing American competitiveness, sparking innovation, building our talent, and showcasing American technological dominance through awe-inspiring infrastructure projects that enable world-leading discoveries. NSF is supporting critical emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum information sciences, advanced wireless research, manufacturing, and biotechnology. It is also an exemplar among federal agencies for its efficiency and rigorous merit review system, enabling NSF to wisely spend federal funding reaching the American people for maximal impact. CNSF looks forward to working with the Administration to build on this strong foundation, unleash American innovation, and advance your science and technology priorities.