July 2026 • Nsdf-in-media

NSF announces $83M investment in integrated data systems and services to advance AI-driven science and strengthen U.S. research infrastructure

July 22nd, 2026.
NSF News.

The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced $83 million in awards through the Integrated Data Systems and Services (IDSS) program. The awards will expand access to data infrastructure resources that researchers can use alongside computing and artificial intelligence resources to accelerate scientific discovery and innovation.

IDSS supports national priorities to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI, build an AI-ready workforce and ensure researchers have the tools and infrastructure needed to compete globally. The program advances a national AI research ecosystem by connecting scientific data with computing, instruments, software and AI resources, complementing the NSF-led National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) and other cyberinfrastructure investments. These investments also support the White House’s Genesis Mission by strengthening the data infrastructure that enables researchers to make discoveries, use AI and advanced computing and accelerate innovation across the U.S. research enterprise…