Powering Discovery: The Expert Panel on International Practices for Funding Natural Science and Engineering Research
Natural science and engineering (NSE) funding organizations perform a vital function by channeling public investments into new discoveries and research addressing current and future societal needs. However, these funders also face formidable challenges as they attempt to respond to diverse and changing demands with limited resources. New ways of working, communicating, and collaborating and shifting social, economic, and geopolitical landscapes are pushing both researchers and funding agencies to adapt.