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Contacting NSF staff
NSF is organized into directorates and offices that support the various disciplines of science, engineering and education. You can also search NSF's staff directory.
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NSF website requests
To report an accessibility issue with an NSF website, visit the Accessibility at NSF webpage.
For all other website requests, email NSF's webmaster at [email protected].
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Research.gov assistance
Email the NSF Help Desk at [email protected] or call 1-800-381-1532. The Help Desk is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (except for federal holidays).
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Requesting an NSF speaker
Visit the Speakers Bureau page to submit a request for an NSF staff member to speak to your classroom or group.
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Reporting waste, fraud and abuse
Submit a comment on the Office of Inspector General's website.
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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Visit NSF's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act page.