Outlines the National Science Foundation budget allocations in general and explains those in the chemistry field in more detail. Describes the procedures, policies, and objectives for the selection of research projects. (GS)

Discusses the political controversy surrounding a National Science Foundation (NSF) peer review memorandum that erroneously reported unanimous funding approval for a project. (MLH)

This outline of the power centers in the White House superstructure for science is the third article in a three-part series that examines the total federal involvement in science. Greater stress on domestic problems and closer coordination of federal and private R and D are part of the overall effort. (Author/TS)

Describes details of a bill now before the Senate covering the National Science Foundation (NSF) budget for fiscal 1977. Among its provisions are requirements for various NSF research reports to Congressional committees, and a provision that gives NSF a greater role in United States international science affairs. (MLH)

Presents both pro and con ideas expressed to the House Committee hearings on President's reorganization of the White House science apparatus. Implies that economic and social factors should be taken into account in the shaping of federal science and technology policy. (CC)

Summarizes the programs proposed for the Administration's energy research and development efforts by a special task force headed by the Atomic Energy Commission chairman. Indicates that nuclear research would be stressed in striving for United States future self-sufficiency in energy. (CC)

Richard C. Atkinson, acting head of the National Science Foundation, gives his views on problems facing NSF and the science community and predicts growing support for basic research in the next decade. (MLH)