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US HR8044

US HR8044
Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act


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Introduced
08/14/2020
In Committee
08/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To forestall the loss of research talent by establishing a temporary early career research fellowship program. This bill authorizes the National Science Foundation 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.

AI Summary

This bill, the Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act, authorizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a two-year pilot program to award grants to highly qualified early-career investigators. These grants would allow the investigators to carry out independent research programs at the institution of higher education of their choice, for a period of up to two years. The bill aims to forestall the loss of research talent that may occur due to the sharp economic decline caused by the COVID-19 health crisis, which has resulted in fewer openings for research and teaching positions at universities and industrial research labs.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (on 08/14/2020)

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