Learn more about federal sponsors by accessing the dropdown below.
- Agency for Internation Development (USAID)
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USAID supports research that is intended to produce knowledge that will offer solutions to specific development challenges including broad-based economic growth; environment; population, health and nutrition; democracy; and providing humanitarian assistance and aiding post-crisis transitions.
- Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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The USDA supports food and agriculture research, including biotechnology, genomics, pest management, biofuels, and childhood obesity.
- Department of Commerce (DOC)
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The DOC supports projects that foster economic growth and the creation of new American jobs to ensure sustainable economic opportunities.
- Economic Development Administration (EDA)
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The EDA supports projects to create jobs and advance global competitiveness.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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The EPA funds research that will improve the scientific basis for national environmental decisions.
- Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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HUD supports research on housing, urban issues and policy analysis.
- Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Agency (IARPA)
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IARPA invests in high-risk, high-payoff research programs to tackle some of the most difficult challenges of the agencies and disciplines in the Intelligence Community.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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NASA seeks to develop innovative technologies, knowledge, and infrastructures to support decisions for human exploration and to promote international and commercial participation in U.S. exploration efforts.
- National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
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NIJ provides grants for research, development and evaluation projects relating to criminal justice and forensic laboratory enhancement. Also funds research fellowships.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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NOAA supports research on the structure and behavior of the ocean, atmosphere, and related ecosystems.
- United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (U.S. NRC)
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U.S. NRC supports education and research on nuclear materials safety and other nuclear-related issues.
- U.S. Department of State -- Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)
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ECA supports academic, cultural and professional exchange and training programs.