The National Science Foundational is an independant federal agency. It was created in 1950. The main goals are : to secure national defense, science progress promotion, to advance natinonal prosperity and health. The strategic plan of the National Science Foundation includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering. Medical sciences not supported.
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NSF reasearch areas are the next : Bilogical sciences, Computer and Information Science Engineering, Education and Human Resources, Enviromental Research and other directions.
Organization has annual $8.5 billions of investment. It is very active in social medias. Priority for the National Science Foundational is to build health partnerships.