Sentences with phrase «competitive agricultural research»
There are some noteworthy exceptions, however: both NASA and competitive agricultural research grants fare relatively well.
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Those new initiatives range from fighting a fresh war on cancer and developing cleaner energy and transportation systems to doubling spending on competitive agricultural research and improving the computer literacy of U.S. school children.
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Advocates for agricultural research hope that by putting a high - profile scientist in charge, the Administration can boost Congress's interest in supporting competitive research at USDA.
After decades of flat funding, agricultural research seems to have caught the attention of U.S. policymakers, as Congress gave a 30 % boost to the main competitive grants program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), raising it to $ 263 million for 2010.
Supporters of agricultural research credit him for helping to secure a 30 % boost in competitive grants and a 64 % boost in the agency's budget request.
Lawmakers appear to be developing a soft spot for competitive grants for agricultural research.
Ranked the number one agricultural institute in Europe and number two in the world, INRA carries out mission - oriented research for high - quality and healthy foods, competitive and sustainable agriculture and a preserved and valorised environment.