NsfAwardPulse benchmark report
As of 2026-11-03, NsfAwardPulse holds 2,990 public records from NSF Awards REST API (api.nsf.gov/services/v1/awards.json). The largest group is Math & physical sciences with 747 (25%); the median award is $398,937 (middle half $224,324 to $620,932). Computed from the live dataset and updated on every refresh.
Last updated 2026-11-03 · Source: NSF Awards REST API (api.nsf.gov/services/v1/awards.json)
What is the typical award?
| Point | award |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $1 |
| 25th percentile | $224,324 |
| Median | $398,937 |
| 75th percentile | $620,932 |
| Highest | $37,500,000 |
By location
| Group | Records | Median award |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 295 | $399,760 |
| TX | 184 | $361,886 |
| NY | 159 | $370,722 |
| MA | 151 | $378,416 |
| PA | 130 | $367,653 |
| FL | 106 | $311,341 |
| NC | 104 | $394,603 |
| VA | 101 | $400,000 |
| IL | 94 | $464,998 |
| MI | 91 | $400,000 |
| GA | 86 | $399,977 |
| NJ | 78 | $341,163 |
| WA | 75 | $429,336 |
| AZ | 71 | $450,000 |
| AL | 70 | $399,243 |
By category
| Group | Records | Median award |
|---|---|---|
| Math & physical sciences | 747 | $339,907 |
| STEM education | 516 | $400,000 |
| Engineering | 455 | $361,922 |
| Computer & information science (CISE) | 371 | $450,000 |
| Geosciences | 294 | $408,354 |
| Technology, innovation & partnerships | 264 | $304,995 |
| Office of the Director | 156 | $300,000 |
| Biological sciences | 153 | $576,917 |
| Social & behavioral sciences | 34 | $642,897 |
Records by month
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 60 |
| 2026-07 | 893 |
| 2026-08 | 1,888 |
| 2026-09 | 104 |
| 2026-10 | 43 |
| 2026-11 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many records does the NsfAwardPulse benchmark cover?
2,990 public records from NSF Awards REST API (api.nsf.gov/services/v1/awards.json), as of 2026-11-03.
How often is it updated?
On every data refresh, automatically.
Can I cite it?
Yes: cite "Zalwin, NsfAwardPulse benchmark report" with a link to this page.
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