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NSF Solicits Research Proposals for Science and Technology Enterprise Indicators and Methods

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), through its National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES), is seeking proposals to advance research and methodologies related to science and technology (S&T) enterprise indicators and statistics. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) - OEMs and Vendors: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is the only entity mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are specified - Products/Services Requested: - Research projects, doctoral dissertation improvement awards, conferences, experimental research, survey research and data collection, and dissemination projects - Focus on analytic and methodological research supporting NCSES surveys - Education and training in the use of large-scale datasets - Development of improved survey methodologies and exploration of alternate data sources - Creation and improvement of S&T indicators and data analysis methodologies - Innovative communication of S&T statistics - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Open to U.S. higher education institutions, non-profit non-academic organizations, and federally recognized Tribal Nations - Emphasis on methodological innovation, data collection, and dissemination in the S&T field - No specific products, part numbers, or commercial equipment are being procured; the opportunity is for research and related services only

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The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks proposals for research projects, doctoral dissertation improvement awards, conferences, experimental research, survey research and data collection, and dissemination projects. The focus is on enhancing analytic and methodological research to support NCSES surveys and promote education and training in the use of large-scale nationally representative datasets. Research topics include the use of NCSES or other data to study the science and technology enterprise, development of improved survey methodologies, exploration of alternate data sources, creation and improvement of indicators, strengthening data analysis methodologies, and innovative communication of S&T statistics.

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