Lists federal agencies which sponsor research on children, indicating types of research sponsored and expenditures in 1977. Analyzes needs and trends in research on children and reviews the history of federal involvement in such research. (GC)

Analyzes American attitudes towards science and discusses how these have affected patterns in federal funding for research. Advances a rationale for motivating federal expenditure on academic science and proposes a lobbying effort for a more coherent federal science policy. (KH)

Discusses problems in the relationship of government and science (particularly behavioral science research). Proposes a compact among government, industry, and universities for support of basic research (KH)

Analyzes the current relationship of academic science and the federal government, from the perspective of federal science policy. Observes trends toward clarification of the roles of the various sectors and institutions involved in science, strengthening of these sectors, and strengthening of the linkages that bind them. (Author/KH)

Examines ways in which behavioral and social science can contribute to the stability of the modern partnership between government, academia, and science. Stresses the role researchers can play in the legislative process. Summarizes related articles in the same journal issue. (KH)

Focuses on how federal training funds have affected the directions of psychology and medicine. The significance for psychology's involvement in national health policy, particularly during this era of reform, is highlighted, as are those steps by the research, education, and practice communities within psychology, that are essential for…