Study of NSF Review of Large Projects

国家研究理事会科学委员会， 工程和公共政策（COSEPUP）提案描述了一个 研究NSF审查研究提案的过程， 特别是对于大型项目。 本研究 对国会会议报告中的一项指示作出回应， 1991年财政年度NSF拨款， 一项研究。 COSEPUP，30年来一直是高科技的来源， 向科学顾问和其他高级政府官员提供咨询意见 官员，具有进行研究所需的广泛经验， 国家科学基金会在审查和 授予重大赠款。 这项研究将在一段时间内进行 在一个专家小组的指导下， 在一份评估当前系统的报告中， 酌情提出改进建议。

The National Research Council's Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP) proposal describes a study of the process by which NSF reviews research proposals, particulary with reference to large projects. This study responds to a directive in the Congressional conference report accompanying the NSF appropriation for fiscal year 1991 for such a study. COSEPUP, which has for 30 years served as a source of high level advice to science advisors and other senior government officials, has the broad experience required to undertake a study of the criteria and procedures used by NSF in reviewing and awarding major grants. The study will be conducted over a period of 15 months under the direction of a panel of experts and result in a report that assesses the current system and makes recommendations for improvements, as appropriate.