The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds 24% of all federally-supported basic research at U.S. colleges and universities. The Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate within NSF funds 
55% of the university-based social and behavioral science research in the nation. More information can be found at: https://www.nsf.gov/about/budget/index.jsp
MPSA supports the National Science Foundation (NSF) because NSF and SEB discoveries improve people’s lives by:
- Helping us thwart cybercrime and protect Americans’ privacy and security.*
- Improving public health.
- Helping us understand how to respond to disasters.
- Improving the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
You can support NSF by:
Encouraging Your University to Support Research Funding
- Urge your university’s Government Relations office to contact elected representatives.
- Encourage your university to join the Consortium of Social Science Associations and become and advocate for social science
- Encourage your campus to join the National Humanities Alliance and become an advocate for the humanities.
Keeping MPSA Informed
- Share your positive experiences with federally-funded programs.
- Email MPSA to let us know about your advocacy efforts.
Staying Informed on MPSA’s Latest Advocacy Efforts