To establish and to expand partnerships that promote innovation and increase the economic and social impact of research by developing tools and resources to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses.

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Bill Number

HR 4998

Introduced

Apr 13, 2010

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.

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Education programs funding Higher education Research administration and funding Research and development Science and engineering education Science, Technology, Communications Technology transfer and commercialization

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Summary

Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to carry out a program to award merit-reviewed, competitive grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment and expansion of partnerships that promote innovation and increase the economic and social impact of research by developing the tools and resources to connect new scientific discoveries to practical uses.

Prohibits the use of funds under this Act for the construction or renovation of buildings and structures.

Actions

Apr 13, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
Apr 13, 2010

Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Apr 13, 2010

Introduced in House

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