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Core values

- **Addressing National Interest and Public Good**: The NSTF awards, particularly the Data for Research Award, recognize and reward work that generates, preserves, shares, and reuses valuable scientific datasets, which have significant national interest and public good aspects[1].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: Projects such as those focused on water quality improvement, healthcare innovations, and engineering solutions (e.g., wheelchair obstacle courses, safe pit toilets) directly contribute to improving the quality of life for various communities[4][5].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The awards encourage excellence in areas like science diplomacy, green economy, agricultural solutions, and innovation, all of which promote positive change and contribute to socio-economic growth[5].
- **Community Well-being**: The NSTF's emphasis on capacity development, education, and training, as well as its support for NGO work, helps in addressing issues like poverty, inequality, and unemployment, thereby enhancing community well-being[3][5].