American Academy of Arts & Sciences. September 15, 2014.
Scientific and technological advances are fundamental to the prosperity, health, and security of America. Innovation and rapid integration of new knowledge and technologies emerge from investments in research and development, and rely on the partnership among universities, federal and state governments, and industry. Staying globally competitive will require a stronger partnership and a greater focus on long-term planning in scientific and engineering research. The report offers actionable recommendations for the long-term sustainability of the U.S. science and engineering research system to ensure that the American people receive the maximum benefit from federal investments in research. [Note: contains copyrighted material].
http://www.amacad.org/multimedia/pdfs/publications/researchpapersmonographs/restoringFoundationBrief.pdf (Brief) [PDF format, 36 pages].
http://www.amacad.org/multimedia/pdfs/publications/researchpapersmonographs/restoringFoundation.pdf (Full Text) [PDF format, 152 pages].
