Help fund science in fiscal year 2027
A call to action
Federally-funded science is once again facing massive cuts, endangering American innovation and our STEM workforce. Last year, APS members worked with the broader scientific community to prevent nearly $10 billion in proposed cuts to four key science agencies. Now, we need to bring that same energy to fiscal year 2027.
You can help by asking Congress to prioritize robust science funding to Department of Defense (DOD) Basic and Applied Research, Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, NASA Science, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Join us in ensuring the future of U.S. science stays bright.
Take action now
Select your state, add your story, and fill out the form to urge your senators and representatives to support robust funding for science.
All supporters of science are welcome to participate; APS membership or membership with a supporting partner organization is not required.
Thank you to our partners
APS is grateful to partner with other scientific organizations supporting this call to action to fund science in the federal budget.
Next steps
Want to further advocate for federal science funding? Here are some additional steps you can take:
Calling your elected officials and asking them to support federal science funding is an effective way to advocate for the scientific community.
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Be a voice for science and advance the needs of the scientific community by meeting and communicating with your elected officials. APS provides training resources, data sheets, and other tips and advice to help you effectively advocate for science.
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