The Coalition for National Science funding, of which AAU is a member, sent its policy and key personnel recommendations for the next four years to President-elect Joe Biden. Among its policy recommendations, the coalition included: a bold budget for NSF in FY22; research relief funding for all agencies, including NSF; increased investment in research infrastructure and workforce development; and support for programs that foster diversity in the next generation of STEM professionals. The letter also recommends that President-elect Biden appoint a Presidential Science Advisor that would also serve as Office of Science and Technology Director, and a Deputy Director for NSF.