Amendment expands eligibility for National Science Foundation Early Career Awards to scientists and engineers who have followed alternative career paths such as working part-time or in non-academic settings, or have taken a significant career break or other leave of absence.

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Amendment Number
108
Description
Amendment expands eligibility for National Science Foundation Early Career Awards to scientists and engineers who have followed alternative career paths such as working part-time or in non-academic settings, or have taken a significant career break or other leave of absence.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-99 to require the Director to give special consideration to eligible early-career researchers who have followed alternative career paths when awarding grants.
Congress
110
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Apr 24, 2007
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Tauscher amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
17:55:00
Submitted Date
Apr 24, 2007
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Dec 5, 2020
Amendment 108 — Informed