Stand Up for Science Hosting NSF Rapid Response Workshop for Writing Effective Public Comments

Drop in “office hours” will be held to facilitate public commenting on National Science Foundation’s proposed changes on Federal Register

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Friday, August 14, Stand Up for Science will host a Rapid Response Workshop to help interested individuals and organizations with drafting public comments in response to the National Science Foundation’s proposal to update its Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide. The proposal seeks to align NSF’s grantmaking rules with the recent OMB proposed overhaul of federal grant rules, which has not been finalized.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions and get live help from SUFS experts on writing their own personal, effective, and strong comment for the Federal Register. Participants can drop in for part or all of the session.

What: NSF Rapid Response Workshop
Who: Stand Up for Science
When: Friday, August 14, 2026, at 2 PM Eastern
Where: Virtual; register to attend a session here.

Stand Up for Science has also launched an Action Center with more resources and tools, including a guide covering the key changes in NSF’s proposal. The public comment period is open through August 24, 2026.

Founder and CEO of Stand Up for Science Dr. Colette Delawalla is available for comment and media appearances.

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Stand Up for Science is a grassroots, Washington, D.C. based, 501(c)(4) non-profit organization mobilizing the fight for science and democracy. Stand Up for Science was formed in February 2025 in response to actions affecting federal science agencies and funding of the American scientific ecosystem. On March 7th, Stand Up For Science mobilized over 50,000 people at 170+ events across the world on its first National Day of Action. Federal scientists across multiple agencies (NIH, EPA, NASA, FEMA) have chosen Stand Up for Science as the platform to publish their open letters of concern.

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