Funding Smithsonian Scientific Research

This report assesses whether the Smithsonian Institution should continue to receive direct federal appropriations for its scientific research programs or if this funding should be transferred to a peer-reviewed program open to all researchers in another agency. The report concludes that the National Museum of Natural History, the National Zoological Park, and the Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education in Suitland should remain exempt from having to compete for federal research dollars because they make unique contributions to the scientific and museum communities. Three other Smithsonian research programs should continue to receive federal funding since they are performing science of the highest quality and already compete for much of their government research money.

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• Authors: Board On Life Sciences, Board On Physics And Astronomy, Committee on Smithsonian Scientific Research, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Division on Engineering and Physical Sci, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Academy Of Sciences, National Research Council
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2003
• EAN: 9780309086332
• ISBN: 978-0-309-08633-2
• No. of pages: 100
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education