University Funding: Assessing Federal Funding Mechanisms for University Research
RCED-86-75
Published: Feb 07, 1986. Publicly Released: Feb 07, 1986.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO assessed the role and impact of different funding mechanisms on university scientific research, specifically whether: (1) particular funding mechanisms played a role in helping universities improve program quality; and (2) individual project grants and center grants had differing effects on research performance.
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