U.S. National Science Foundation: Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)

Matthews, Christine M.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Science policy;    Research and development;    Federal aid to research;    Budgets;   

RP-ID  :  RL30930
RP-ID  :  RL30930_2010Sep23

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) was authorized by Congress in 1978, partly in response to concerns in Congress and the concerns of some in academia and the scientific community about the geographic distribution of federal research and development (R&D) funds. Some have questioned the length of time states should receive EPSCoR support. It continues to be called an experimental program after 28 years, and observers have noted that no state has yet to graduate, or leave the program. This report discusses current policy involving EPSCoR, as well as budget requests.