In this paper we investigate the practices and capacities that define successful societal interaction of research groups with stakeholders in mutually beneficial processes. We studied the Finnish Strategic Research Council's (SRC) first funded projects through a dynamic governance lens. The aim of the paper is to explore how the societal…

Higher education as a field of study emerged as universities became complex institutions requiring data and interpretation for effective management and governance. The field expanded in the mid-20th century, and now includes many research and other journals, books, and other reports and publications. Academic departments and centers have been…

A 2006 ECAR study defined cyberinfrastructure as the coordinated aggregate of "hardware, software, communications, services, facilities, and personnel that enable researchers to conduct advanced computational, collaborative, and data-intensive research." While cyberinfrastructure was initially seen as support for scientific and…

This research plan describes a framework for defining and developing the field of rehabilitation sciences and research opportunities for the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) and other agencies funding medical rehabilitation research. The plan addresses the needs of both persons who are involved in habilitation and in…

The Group of Eight (Go8) welcomes the Government's commitment to developing a comprehensive research workforce strategy. Australia's research capacity and the continuing translation of research into policy, products and services is directly linked to the future productivity of the economy, social wellbeing, environmental outcomes and the nation's…

This report presents the results of the 1973 survey of industrial research and development and is the 19th in a series extending back to 1953. Data obtained are designed to provide useful information to those concerned with evaluating the role of research and development in furthering the national welfare and in allocation of scientific resources.…

This report, the 18th in a series extending back to 1953, presents the results of a 1972 survey of industrial research and development. Data obtained are designed to provide information useful to government officials, legislators, and other individuals concerned with evaluating the role of research and development in furthering the national…

This report, the 15th in a series extending back to 1953, presents the results of a 1969 National Science Foundation survey of industrial research and development. The data obtained are designed to provide information useful to government officials, legislators, and other individuals concerned with evaluating the role of research and development…

Argues that a United States built and operated Superconducting Supercollider (SSC) could strain the infrastructure of scientific research. Identifies the areas which would be adversely affected by the funding of the SSC. Advocates construction of the collider as an international enterprise. (ML)

An interagency committee recommends more university and industry involvement in efforts to stop the spread of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and find a cure, and encourages increased federal funding and assurances that funding will be ongoing for both basic biological and AIDS research. (MSE)

Discusses the federal government's role in educational research and development, in particular, the capacity of the Office of Educational Research and Improvement. Considers how the federal government's capacity to support the development, dissemination, and implementation of education-related knowledge can be significantly enhanced by incremental…

Issues facing both industrial and university research and development programs are examined, including sources of funding, federal support, objectives, and evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on areas for university-industry-government partnership. (JMF)

Suggests that policymakers and educators take advantage of the present opportunity to alter fundamentally the nation's understanding of the role and importance of education research in achieving education improvement. Discusses the need for restructuring the federal research program and calls for the creation of the National Institutes for…

Declining productivity, a slowdown in innovation, and international competition are spurring interest by U.S. industry in the capabilities of the research university. Besides single-company-to-single-university cooperation, there should be industry-wide support of university research. The government should help with tax incentives and other…

A national center for health professions education research is proposed to facilitate well-funded, peer-reviewed, and academically credible research in health professions education. The center's goal would be to allow for the testing of models to provide education grounded in sound methodology and content. (Author/MSE)