Committee on Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Public Policy
A joint unit of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine that addresses cross-disciplinary policy issues to advance the health, vibrancy, and competitiveness of the U.S. research and innovation enterprise.
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Simplifying Research Regulations and Policies: Optimizing American Science
Consensus Study Report
·2025
The U.S. scientific enterprise has produced countless discoveries that have led to significant advances in technology, health, security, safety, and economic prosperity. However, concern exists that excessive, uncoordinated, and duplicative policies and regulations surrounding research are hampering...
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