Major Award Decisionmaking At The National Science Foundation

Author : Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Panel on NSF Decisionmaking for Major Awards
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1994-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309050296

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Major Award Decisionmaking at the National Science Foundation by Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Panel on NSF Decisionmaking for Major Awards Pdf

As part of its mission to foster high-quality scientific and engineering research, the National Science Foundation (NSF) plans, grants, and administers major awards to universities and other research institutions for national research facilities, multidisciplinary research centers, and other large-scale research projects. Although few in number, less than 100, such projects account for about 30 percent of NSF's annual research budget. This book provides a useful overview of how such projects are planned, reviews proposals for merit, and evaluates ongoing projects for renewal awards. The panel makes a series of recommendations for strengthening major award decisionmaking.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Human Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Political Science
ISBN : PSU:000022739766

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Reauthorization of the National Science Foundation by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Human Resources Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Committee on Setting Priorities for NSF-Sponsored Large Research Facility Projects
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004-07-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309090841

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Setting Priorities for Large Research Facility Projects Supported by the National Science Foundation by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Committee on Setting Priorities for NSF-Sponsored Large Research Facility Projects Pdf

In 1995, the National Science Foundation (NSF) created a special account to fund large (several tens of millions of dollars) research facilities. Over the years, these facilities have come to represent an increasingly prominent part of the nation's R&D portfolio. Recently concern has intensified about the way NSF is selecting projects for this account. In 2003, six U.S. Senators including the chair and ranking member of the Senate Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Appropriations expressed these concerns in a letter to the NRC asking it to "review the current prioritization process and report to us on how it can be improved." This report presents a series of recommendations on how NSF can improve its priority setting process for large research facilities. While noting that NSF has improved this process, the report states that further strengthening is needed if NSF is to meet future demands for such projects.

Author : Scott A. Frisch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136531279

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The Politics of Pork by Scott A. Frisch Pdf

First Published in 1999. This study develops a new way of studying pork barrel politics based on congressional behavior in the 1980s and 1990s.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Peer review of research grant proposals
ISBN : UCR:31210018782241

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National Science Foundation Peer Review by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Science and Technology Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1174 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119599012

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National Science Foundation Peer Review, Special Oversight Hearings, Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology of ..., 94-1, July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 1975 by United States. Congress. House. Science and Technology Committee Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (2011). Subcommittee on Research and Science Education
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCSD:31822038359659

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Social, Behavioral, and Economic Science Research by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (2011). Subcommittee on Research and Science Education Pdf

Author : Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Committee on Advanced Research Instrumentation
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309097017

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Advanced Research Instrumentation and Facilities by Institute of Medicine,National Academy of Engineering,National Academy of Sciences,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Committee on Advanced Research Instrumentation Pdf

In recent years, the instrumentation needs of the nation's research communities have changed and expanded. The need for particular instruments has become broader, crossing scientific and engineering disciplines. The growth of interdisciplinary research that focuses on problems defined outside the boundaries of individual disciplines demands more instrumentation. Instruments that were once of interest only to specialists are now required by a wide array of scientists to solve critical research problems. The need for entirely new types of instrumentsâ€"such as distributed networks, cybertools, and sensor arraysâ€"is increasing. Researchers are increasingly dependent on advanced instruments that require highly specialized knowledge and training for their proper operation and use. The National Academies Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy Committee on Advanced Research Instrumentation was asked to describe the current programs and policies of the major federal research agencies for advanced research instrumentation, the current status of advanced mid-sized research instrumentation on university campuses, and the challenges faced by each. The committee was then asked to evaluate the utility of existing federal programs and to determine the need for and, if applicable, the potential components of an interagency program for advanced research instrumentation.

Author : Jean M. Fromm
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1594545103

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Grants by Jean M. Fromm Pdf

Grants are available from thousands of sources, both private and public. To the grantseeker, however, this wealth of sources appears like an impenetrable jungle. "Where are the grants I need and what do I need to do to submit my ideas and proposals?" This book is designed to answer these questions by aiming the grantseeker to both the grant givers and by providing a bibliography of book for further research.

Author : Maika G. Mitchell
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128018767

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Cell Biology by Maika G. Mitchell Pdf

Cell Biology: Translational Impact in Cancer Biology and Bioinformatics provides insight into the implications for cell cycle regulation and cell proliferation in cancer growth and dissemination. Offering guidance for techniques and tools to help with diagnosis, this publication provides users with a broad view of this research area, and is also useful for both early and experienced researchers across cell biology, cancer research, molecular biology, and in clinical and translational science. Offers insight into how cell cycle and cell division relates to cancer biology Emphasizes flow cytometry and other cell biology techniques for diagnosis Includes recommendations for integration and analyzation of molecular and clinical data

Author : James D. Savage
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2000-11-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521794617

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Funding Science in America by James D. Savage Pdf

Funding Science in America, first published in 1999, explores the pros and cons of the academic earmarking issue.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Committee on Evaluating the Efficiency of Research and Development Programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008-06-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309178198

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Evaluating Research Efficiency in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,Committee on Evaluating the Efficiency of Research and Development Programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Pdf

A new book from the National Research Council recommends changes in how the federal government evaluates the efficiency of research at EPA and other agencies. Assessing efficiency should be considered only one part of gauging a program's quality, relevance, and effectiveness. The efficiency of research processes and that of investments should be evaluated using different approaches. Investment efficiency should examine whether an agency's R&D portfolio, including the budget, is relevant, of high quality, matches the agency's strategic plan. These evaluations require panels of experts. In contrast, process efficiency should focus on "inputs" (the people, funds, and facilities dedicated to research) and "outputs" (the services, grants, publications, monitoring, and new techniques produced by research), as well as their timelines and should be evaluated using quantitative measures. The committee recommends that the efficiency of EPA's research programs be evaluated according to the same standards used at other agencies. To ensure this, OMB should train and oversee its budget examiners so that the PART questionnaire is implemented consistently and equitably across agencies.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Committee on Elementary Particle Physics in the 21st Century
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006-11-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309101943

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Revealing the Hidden Nature of Space and Time by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Committee on Elementary Particle Physics in the 21st Century Pdf

As part of the Physics 2010 decadal survey project, the National Research Council was asked by the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation to recommend priorities for the U.S. particle physics program for the next 15 years. The challenge faced in this study was to identify a compelling leadership role for the United States in elementary particle physics given the global nature of the field and the current lack of a long-term and distinguishing strategic focus. Revealing the Hidden Nature of Space and Time provides an assessment of the scientific challenges in particle physics, including the key questions and experimental opportunities, the current status of the U.S. program and the strategic framework in which it sits and a set of strategic principles and recommendations to sustain a competitive and globally relevant U.S. particle physics program.

Author : Thomas J. Misa,Jeffrey R. Yost
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781421418681

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FastLane by Thomas J. Misa,Jeffrey R. Yost Pdf

The unique history and development of FastLane, the central nervous system of the National Science Foundation. Since 2000, the National Science Foundation has depended upon its pioneering FastLane e-government system to manage grant applications, peer reviews, and reporting. In this behind-the-scenes account Thomas J. Misa and Jeffrey R. Yost examine how powerful forces of science and computing came together to create this influential grant-management system, assessing its impact on cutting-edge scientific research. Why did the NSF create FastLane, and how did it anticipate the development of web-based e-commerce? What technical challenges did the glitch-prone early system present? Did the switch to electronic grant proposals disadvantage universities with fewer resources? And how did the scientific community help shape FastLane? Foregrounding the experience of computer users, the book draws on hundreds of interviews with scientific researchers, sponsored project administrators, NSF staff, and software designers, developers, and managers.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 928 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Government publications
ISBN : LOC:00183585423

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1977 National Science Foundation Authorization by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology Pdf