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Coleman, Toni; Matthews, Joan – Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2010
Historically Black colleges or universities (HBCUs) have long struggled to compete with traditionally White institutions (TWIs) when it comes to breakthrough research. Of the 908 U.S. institutions that received National Science Foundation research funding in fiscal year 2005, only 72 were historically Black, and they took in $294.2 million in…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Competition, Research, Research Proposals
Tillman, George; Wasilewski, Ania, Ed. – 1994
Written in both English and French this is a manual for the Canadian research community. It describes the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and its operations. The main objective of the IDRC is to assist scientists in developing countries to identify and conduct research into long term practical solutions to development problems.…
Descriptors: Community Development, Developing Nations, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc., New York, NY. – 1987
The Association on American Indian Affairs compiled a collection of sources for Native Americans pertaining to economic and community development. Sections included in the resource guide are: (1) information services and sources; (2) computer databases; (3) technical assistance organizations; (4) organizations that support economic development;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Corporate Support
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Amsterdamski, Stefan; Rhodes, Aaron – European Journal of Education, 1993
A study of need and strategies for higher education reform in East Central Europe is summarized. The study was based on separate studies in Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, each from the perspective of those involved in the systems. Research/development policy, government role, funding, faculty, and international collaboration…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Faculty, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
Mitchell, James M.; Luikart, F. W. – 1971
The feasibility of creating independent research and education centers that deal with public policy issues in developing countries is assessed. Countries that were surveyed include Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, South Korea, Philippines, Pakistan, and Nepal. For each country, a report describes the social and political climate…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Education Service Centers, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
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Bortnick, Jane – Government Information Quarterly, 1986
Outlines issues that could arise in a debate on the appropriate role of government in supplying scientists with the access to data and information technology necessary for their research. Some of the areas explored include electronic dissemination of information, federal support mechanisms, international competition, and access to information.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Federal Aid, Federal Government, Federal Legislation