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General inquiries
The U.S. National Science Foundation's Reception and Information Center provides a "first stop" for inquiries about the agency's programs, offices, staff and publications. The center can also refer you to the correct NSF office or other information source.
The center is located on the first floor of NSF headquarters, and can be reached at the contact information below:
Email: info@nsf.gov
Mail: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 292-5111
FIRS: (800) 877-8339
TDD: (703) 292-5090 or (800) 281-8749
Media requests
For media inquiries/interview requests, please call (703) 292-7090 or email NSF Public Affairs at media@nsf.gov.
Funding information
Please refer to the Funding at NSF section of nsf.gov for information on what NSF funds, how the agency announces funding opportunities, how to find a suitable funding opportunity and how to contact NSF if you have questions.
NSF award inquiries
If you have administrative questions about your NSF award, please first refer to the Manage Your Award section of nsf.gov.
If you are unable to find the information you need on those pages, visit the Who to Contact About Your NSF Award page.
Research.gov assistance
Contact the NSF IT Service Desk at rgov@nsf.gov or call (800) 381-1532. The Service Desk is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (except for federal holidays).
NSF.gov feedback
To report an accessibility issue with an NSF website, visit the Accessibility at NSF webpage. For all other website requests, please complete this form.
Request an NSF speaker
Visit the Speakers Bureau page to submit a request for an NSF staff member to speak to your classroom or group.
Report waste, fraud or abuse
Submit a comment on the Office of Inspector General website.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Request a print copy of an NSF publication
To request one or more print publications, email warehouse@nsf.gov. Be sure to include the publication number(s) in your email.