National Science Foundation Management Review of Research Grant Award Recommendations

PAD-82-49 Published: Aug 26, 1982. Publicly Released: Aug 26, 1982.

Highlights

GAO presented the results of its study of the National Science Foundation (NSF) management review of research grant award recommendations. The objective was to determine if the checks NSF has on the proposal evaluation process provide adequate accountability over program officer recommendations to award or decline proposals.

Full Report

Full Report (8 pages)

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Chuck Young

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(202) 512-4800

Topics

Science and Technology

Bid evaluationEvaluation criteriaInternal controlsResearch grantsResearch program managementGrant awardGrant awardsPeer reviewManagement reviewsResearch grant