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The U.S. National Science Foundation Office of the Director (OD) is responsible for leadership, management, operations and strategic planning for the agency.
OD updates
NSF seeks public input on its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2030 NSF Strategic Plan
January 13, 2026
NSF announces organizational realignment
December 15, 2025
View more updates
Explore OD
Executive Office of the Director (OD/EOD)
Works across NSF and with external partners to implement and manage the science, policy, strategic direction and operations for the agency.
Office of Civil Rights (OD/OCR)
Works across the NSF-supported community to eliminate harassment and promote equal opportunity and access.
Office of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA)
Advances interdisciplinary science and engineering for societal benefit.
Office of International Science and Engineering (OD/OISE)
Promotes the U.S. research community's access to international knowledge, infrastructure and capabilities.
Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OD/OLPA)
Communicates NSF's activities, programs, research results and policies.
Office of the General Counsel (OD/OGC)
Provides legal advice and assistance for NSF's programs, policies and operations, as well as areas affecting science and technology and the federal government more broadly.
Office of the Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy (OD/CRSP)
Identifies risks to the U.S. research enterprise and develops research security policy and best practices to address and mitigate those risks.
Resources
Invite the NSF director to speak at or attend your event
Scheduling requests
NSF's previous directors and deputy directors
Directors and deputy directors
OD news
NSF News
February 24, 2026
NSF to proceed with demolition and site restoration at Sacramento Peak Observatory
NSF News
July 23, 2025
Statement from NSF Chief of Staff Brian Stone, performing the duties of the NSF Director, on the White House AI Action Plan
NSF News
April 24, 2025
Statement by Director Sethuraman Panchanathan on his departure
More OD news
Upcoming events
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
–
5:30 p.m.
Multiple NSF Directorates Invite Research Security-Related Proposals
Q&As and information sessions
This webinar highlights and differentiates the range of funding opportunities from multiple NSF directorates that will help foster stronger research security-related practices throughout the community.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
–
4:00 p.m.
NSF EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems Research Infrastructure Improvement Program (E-CORE RII) Office Hours
Q&As and information sessions
NSF EPSCoR: Register to Attend Upcoming E-CORE RII Office Hours
View all OD events
View all past OD events
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Office of the Director (OD)
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Office of the Director (OD)
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The U.S. National Science Foundation Office of the Director (OD) is responsible for leadership, management, operations and strategic planning for the agency.
OD updates
NSF seeks public input on its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2030 NSF Strategic Plan
January 13, 2026
NSF announces organizational realignment
December 15, 2025
View more updates
Explore OD
Executive Office of the Director (OD/EOD)
Works across NSF and with external partners to implement and manage the science, policy, strategic direction and operations for the agency.
Office of Civil Rights (OD/OCR)
Works across the NSF-supported community to eliminate harassment and promote equal opportunity and access.
Office of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA)
Advances interdisciplinary science and engineering for societal benefit.
Office of International Science and Engineering (OD/OISE)
Promotes the U.S. research community's access to international knowledge, infrastructure and capabilities.
Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OD/OLPA)
Communicates NSF's activities, programs, research results and policies.
Office of the General Counsel (OD/OGC)
Provides legal advice and assistance for NSF's programs, policies and operations, as well as areas affecting science and technology and the federal government more broadly.
Office of the Chief of Research Security Strategy and Policy (OD/CRSP)
Identifies risks to the U.S. research enterprise and develops research security policy and best practices to address and mitigate those risks.
Resources
Invite the NSF director to speak at or attend your event
Scheduling requests
NSF's previous directors and deputy directors
Directors and deputy directors
OD news
NSF News
February 24, 2026
NSF to proceed with demolition and site restoration at Sacramento Peak Observatory
NSF News
July 23, 2025
Statement from NSF Chief of Staff Brian Stone, performing the duties of the NSF Director, on the White House AI Action Plan
NSF News
April 24, 2025
Statement by Director Sethuraman Panchanathan on his departure
More OD news
Upcoming events
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
–
5:30 p.m.
Multiple NSF Directorates Invite Research Security-Related Proposals
Q&As and information sessions
This webinar highlights and differentiates the range of funding opportunities from multiple NSF directorates that will help foster stronger research security-related practices throughout the community.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
–
4:00 p.m.
NSF EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems Research Infrastructure Improvement Program (E-CORE RII) Office Hours
Q&As and information sessions
NSF EPSCoR: Register to Attend Upcoming E-CORE RII Office Hours
View all OD events
View all past OD events
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