The National Science Foundation has submitted a budget request that, if approved by Congress, would cut the budget for the National Center for Atmospheric Research by 40% and significantly impact the lab in Boulder.

“If Congress were to approve the request as is, a 40% reduction would likely mean large-scale cuts to programs and labs here in Boulder,” said David Hosansky, the media relations manager for NCAR. “It is too soon to say which specific research programs and positions would be affected, and we would work with NSF on setting priorities.”

The National Science Foundation published the budget request for the next fiscal year on May 30, proposing a 39.7% cut to NCAR. The existing NCAR budget is about $127.7 million, according to the proposal, and NSF is requesting $77 million for

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