Government Asks Permission to Keep Asking Universities Questions
Published Date: 1/10/2025
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Summary
The National Science Foundation wants to keep collecting info through its Higher Education Research and Development Survey for three more years. This survey helps track research spending at colleges and universities, and they’re asking for your comments by March 11, 2025. If you’re involved in higher education research, this affects you, but there’s no new cost—just a chance to share your thoughts!
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