Biomedical scientists' concern about the future of funding of health science research prompted this volume's exploration of the financing of the entire health research enterprise and the complex reasons underlying these increasing concerns. The committee presents clear-cut recommendations for improving allocation policies to ensure a balanced distribution of resources that will allow the biomedical research community to build on exciting recent discoveries in many areas. Funding Health Sciences Research also provides the first-ever comprehensive reports on the 1980s policies that have affected the research landscape, including stabilization, downward negotiation, and extended grant duration.

• Front Matter
• Executive Summary
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Funding for Health Sciences Research
• 3 Setting Federal Science and Technology Priorities
• 4 Supporting Research Through NIH and ADAMHA
• 5 Nurturing Scientific Talent
• 6 Restoring the Physical Infrastructure for Health Sciences Research
• 7 Policy Overview and Recommendations
• Appendix A: Tables
• Appendix B: Biographies of Committee Members
• Appendix C: Task Force
• Appendix D: Respondents to Input Request
• Index