Funding Priorities and Processes
SfN advocacy on U.S. science funding focuses on the NIH and NSF. For FY2021, SfN supports funding of at least $44.7 billion for NIH supplemented by the release of the full funds allocated in the 21st Century Cures Act, and at least $9 billion for NSF.
Public Funding
Learn more about public funding of neuroscience.
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Congressional Committees
Several committees in the U.S. Congress are relevant to neuroscience through their relationship with either NIH or NSF.
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SfN Statements and Testimony
Each year, SfN weighs in with congressional leaders on the funding needs for these critical agencies.
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U.S. Neuroscience Funding Process
NIH and NSF receive money through the Congressional budget and appropriations process.
