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Israel Edges Out South Korea for Top Spot in Research Investment

Israel Edges Out South Korea for Top Spot in Research Investment

Two countries vie to invest more of their economy into research than anyone else.

Cutting International Science Funding Will Only Hurt America

Cutting International Science Funding Will Only Hurt America

If Trump tries to improve Americans' lot by cutting international research funding, he'll accomplish just the opposite.

With Research and Funding, Greater Attention Should be Given to Minority Illnesses

With Research and Funding, Greater Attention Should be Given to Minority Illnesses

Yasmine Tadjine argues that more research funding and charitable donations should be given to less well-known illnesses.

David Cameron Calls for Dementia Research Funding

David Cameron Calls for Dementia Research Funding

The former prime minister has been confirmed as the new president of Alzheimer's Research UK.

Research Seed Grant Program Accepting Proposals for Interdisciplinary Research, Creative Work

Research Seed Grant Program Accepting Proposals for Interdisciplinary Research, Creative Work

The 2017 Innovative Seed Grant Program is accepting proposals for interdisciplinary ventures on the CU Boulder campus, due Feb. 12. The program has set aside $1 million to fund grants of up to $50,000 each.

Despite Record Year, Research Funding Remains 'Huge Challenge'

Despite Record Year, Research Funding Remains 'Huge Challenge'

Researchers across Harvard received a record-high $842.5 million in grants in fiscal year 2016—but some say they are bracing for federal funding cuts under the Trump administration and seeking alternative sources of research support.

A Global Alliance Is Investing $500 Million to Stop Deadly Outbreaks We Are Utterly Unprepared For

A Global Alliance Is Investing $500 Million to Stop Deadly Outbreaks We Are Utterly Unprepared For

Global partnership launched in Davos to prevent epidemics with new vaccines.

Making Federal Research Results Available to All

Making Federal Research Results Available to All

Completion of department and agency public access plans means the public will have greater access to publications and data resulting from Federally-funded research.

Lessons From Serving on NSF Panels

Lessons From Serving on NSF Panels

Last year, I served on a couple NSF panels*, and I’d like to share some thoughts. Instead of a coherent narrative, I’ll just give a bulleted set of observations and ideas.

Trump's Budget Director Pick: "Do We Really Need Government-Funded Research at All"

Trump's Budget Director Pick: "Do We Really Need Government-Funded Research at All"

Mick Mulvaney suggested Zika science is uncertain, so we shouldn’t bother to fund it.