Outlines the reasons for, and the problems involved in, separation of a research center from the University of Michigan in order to become an independent research organization contracting for private and military research. (AL)

Provides a summary assessment report of the future implications of reduced federal funding for research and development in universities. Current research is still of high quality but is deteriorating; reduced research poses a decline in graduate enrollment; and no future surge in federal funding is projected. (SL)

Presents the pressures within the University of Michigan that lead to the separation of a research center that had been conducting classified military research, (see SE 506 558). Examines the consequences for the university, including likely future relationships with the federal government. (AL)

Discusses the increasing trend toward the pork-barrel funding of science projects, particularly for grants to academic institutions. Addresses the new strategies being employed by opponents of such funding. Describes some of the possible ramifications of the various strategies and the perceived link between science funding and economic growth. (TW)

Describes the main features of the legislation establishing the National Institute of Education, and speculates on the likely impact on education of the research and development activities initiated and supported by the Institute when funded. (AL)

The demographics of academic science are changing with the increase in the number of doctoral level researchers who are excluded from the traditional faculty tenure track, but hold research posts on open-ended terms. (Author/BB)

This article reviews the status of funding of the Department of Defense, presently and in earlier years. A discussion is presented on the increased emphasis towards supporting university research. (SA)

Reviews science historian Derek de Solla Prices' report to the science subcommittees of the congress that the exponential growth in science experienced since the early 1900's has ended. (SL)

Describes the present peer review process which the National Science Foundation (NSF) uses and cites opposition to the method. Presents legislation introduced in Congress to change the current evaluation method. (CP)

Discusses criticism made during hearings before a House Committee on Science and Technology subcommittee of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) peer review system and the funding of the NSF science education program. (MLH)

Reports on an experiment in institutional funding. Grants were awarded to universities with detailed plans for developing their science programs. Major findings of the study are reported in the areas of faculty size, faculty mobility, scholarly productivity, graduate student enrollment, Ph.D. production, postdoctorate employment and geographical…

Assesses the impact of the abolition of the science advisor's job upon British science policy. Provides a longitudinal view of British science policies from the early 1960's. (CP)

Describes the facilities provided to Fellows at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. The Center's early development and growth is reviewed. Interviews with several Fellows are reported. The author comments on the expected role of the Center in the 1970's. (LC)