The National Science Foundation (NSF) has expanded its PhD fellowship program, awarding 2,599 grants to applicants out of nearly 14,000 who applied. This competitive program saw significant growth in applications for engineering, quantum science, and artificial intelligence. AI
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IMPACT Increased NSF funding for AI PhDs will support future research and talent development in the field.
RANK_REASON The NSF, a major government funding body, is increasing its fellowship awards, indicating a significant investment in future research talent. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]