Author : National Research Council
Release : 2003-01-28
Genre : Political Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 476/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Funding Smithsonian Scientific Research by : National Research Council
Download or read book Funding Smithsonian Scientific Research written by National Research Council. This book was released on 2003-01-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
