Senate Bill 637
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 9, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
637
Congress
117
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act
This bill authorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a two-year pilot program to award grants to highly qualified early-career investigators to carry out an independent research program at the institution of higher education chosen by such investigator, to last for a period not greater than two years.
In awarding grants, the NSF shall give priority to (1) early-career investigators who are from groups that are underrepresented in scientific research, and (2) early-career investigators who choose to carry out independent research at a minority-serving institution.
March 9, 2021
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03/09/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
03/09/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:46 PM