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University of Delaware Grad Students to Develop Code of Research Ethics in Novel Project

January 31, 2008

Three members of the University of Delaware faculty received a $100,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to pilot a novel ethics education project for science and engineering graduate students at the university. Research and Integrity in Science and Engineering, or RAISE, is an 18-month project designed to increase student awareness of research ethics through small-group discussions on issues. Full Story

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. In fiscal year (FY) 2009, its budget is $9.5 billion, which includes $3.0 billion provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to over 1,900 universities and institutions. Each year, NSF receives about 44,400 competitive requests for funding, and makes over 11,500 new funding awards. NSF also awards over $400 million in professional and service contracts yearly.

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