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)

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)

Examines in retrospect how federal support through different agencies has influenced scientific research on university campuses. As funding becomes more of a problem for universities, research funds should be used to solve local and national problems. (PS)

Examines the effects of increased industrial funding on academic research in science. Highlights the funding arrangements at Carnegie-Mellon University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and discusses the impact of university-industry ties. (ML)

Discusses a study on the areas of concern in the relationship between government funding agencies and university based research programs. The conclusions about accountability which resulted from the study are given. (SA)

Discusses the difficulties and challenges of doing basic research in science in a research university. Emphasizes the need for revising the Office of Management and Budget's Circular A-12 which imposes regulatory demands and work-load documentation on government-sponsored research in universities. (CS)

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)

Examines the effects of changes and diminishments in financial support and the future of university-based research in Britain. Assesses schemes for finding university research and discusses concerns dealing with selectivity, university collaboration, and the vertical stratification of universities for scientific research. (ML)

The Department of Defense is increasing funding for high-risk basic research, research fellowships, multidisciplinary centers, and purchase of research equipment at universities. Disputes on publishing unclassified data remain, but the Pentagon supports broad university programs and the education of scientists and engineers to meet defense and…

Many proposals have been made for new universities in U.S. research and development (R&D) systems. However, current foundations and strengths should be examined before attempting untried approaches. Areas addressed include the supporting environment, university research system, industrial R&D capability, defense-related R&D, and…

Addresses questions regarding the possible control of universities by the government through rules requiring reporting for 100 percent of the work of scientists supported by the government. Reviews the project grant system and discusses accounting mistakes and abuses within the system, the agency role, indirect costs, and alternatives. (CS)

Presents views of the opponents and supporters of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Mathematics Institute. (HM)

Presents a synthesis for the findings and recommendations of the White House Science Council on the status of the nation's universities. The report urges that federal support to universities be increased and that funds for facility improvement be established. New initiatives in providing scholarships for bright undergraduates is also advocated.…

Discusses recent administrative proposals to curtail expenditures in universities, including funding for student aid and for scientific instruments and facilities. Argues that governmental support of young scientists is needed, as the success of American science has depended heavily on European talent arising from the consequences of World War II.…

Several universities and a national laboratory are cooperating to study new extremely unstable radioactive nuclei. Descriptions of several projects, facilities, and activities are given. (RH)