New Administration Report Provides Guidance for Federal Innovation Policy
The White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), along with the National Economic Council, have published an updated version of the “A Strategy for American Innovation” document, providing an overview of administration goals and policies to help advance the innovation economy.
NEH Offers New Support for Humanities Doctoral Programs
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) recently announced new grants designed to reshape humanities doctoral programs in response to a changing workforce and academic environment.
HRSA Offering Webinar on Holistic Admissions
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Workforce, Division of Nursing and Public Health is hosting a three-part webinar series on Holistic Admissions to disseminate best practices, research findings, metrics, and resources, applicable to the health workforce and nursing profession.
OMB Announces FY 16 and FY 17 Agency Goals
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently announced 92 new Agency Priority Goals (APG) for FY 16 through FY 17.
Research Opportunities to Support Paralyzed Veterans
The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Education Foundation recently announced the opening of its 2016 grant cycle.
U.S. Senators Seek Input on New America Competes Act
Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Gary Peters (D-MI) are seeking input from the science community on STEM education/workforce issues and research commercialization and technology transfer as part of a bipartisan effort to draft the Senate version of a revised America COMPETES Act.