Guide to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Proposals, 1965-1974

Collection Number UA 011.010

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Collection Information
Abstract:

This collection includes the proposals for the original Science Development Plan grant, as well as the 1970 supplementary grant. The collection also includes progress reports submitted approximately every six months between May 1966 and June 1971, then annually from 1972 to 1974.

In 1965, North Carolina State University at Raleigh applied to the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund a Science Development Plan under the Science Development Program for Colleges and Universities. The goal of the plan, as stated in the proposal, was to obtain "support to strengthen faculties in the biosciences; materials, mechanics and electrotechnics in engineering; and the social sciences." The National Science Foundation (NSF) funded the university’s original proposal and a 1970 supplementary proposal under the grant GU 1590. Work under GU 1590 continued from 1966 to 1974. The grant funded engineering projects, as well as the development of activities related to biomathematics on the N.C. State campus.

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Descriptive Summary

Repository

North Carolina State University Libraries, Special Collections Research Center

Creator

North Carolina State University, Office of Research and Graduate Studies

Title

National Science Foundation (NSF) Proposals, 1965-1974

Call Number

UA 011.010

Extent

1.5 linear feet, 1 carton

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.

Language of Material

English

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Preferred Citation

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Historical Note


In 1965, North Carolina State University at Raleigh applied to the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund a Science Development Plan under the Science Development Program for Colleges and Universities. The goal of the plan, as stated in the proposal, was to obtain "support to strengthen faculties in the biosciences; materials, mechanics and electrotechnics in engineering; and the social sciences." The grant application also requested funds "for purchase of limited amounts of necessary research equipment." The university submitted this grant application at a time when its faculty faced increasing demand for classes, and the teaching load and other duties of academic life cut into research time. Companies such as Corning Glass, Monsanto Chemical, and IBM were moving into the region, and the university sought increased collaboration with these industries.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) funded the university’s original proposal and a 1970 supplementary proposal under the grant GU 1590. Work under GU 1590 continued from 1966 to 1974. The grant was originally scheduled to end on June 30, 1973, but it was extended one more year without funding. The grant funded engineering projects, as well as the development of activities related to biomathematics on the N.C. State campus.

Scope and Content Note


This collection includes the proposals for the original Science Development Plan grant, as well as the 1970 supplementary grant. The collection also includes progress reports submitted approximately every six months between May 1966 and June 1971, then annually from 1972 to 1974.

Organization of the Collection


The folders for the grant proposals appear first in this collection and are arranged chronologically from 1965 to 1970. The progress reports begin at the end of the grant proposals and are also arranged chronologically from 1966 to 1974.

Online Catalog Terms


The following terms have been used to index the guide to the collection in the NCSU Library's online catalog.

Corporate Entities

  • National Science Foundation (U.S.).
  • North Carolina State University--Research grants.

Topics

  • Education, Higher--Research.
  • Research grants--North Carolina--Raleigh.

Related Material

Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Proposal to National Science Foundation for a Science Development Plan, Part I, August 10, 1965 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 1]
  • Proposal to National Science Foundation for a Science Development Plan, Part II, August 10, 1965 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 2]
  • Supplement to National Science Foundation for a Science Development Plan, NSF No. U6 0004 X, December 30, 1965 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 3]
  • Proposal to National Science Foundation for a Science Development Supplementary Grant, Grant No. GU 1590, March 25, 1970 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 4]
  • Proposal to National Science Foundation For a University Science Development Supplementary Grant, Grant No. GU 1590, Part IV Appendices-Engineering, March 25, 1970 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 5]
  • Report of Progress for First Six Months, NSF Science Development Grant--GU 1590, November 19, 1966 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 6]
  • Report to the National Science Foundation, Six Months Progress Report of a Science Development Plan, N.C. State University School of Engineering, n.d. [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 7]
  • Report of Progress, First Year, NSF Science Development Grant--GU 1590, May 19, 1967 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 8]
  • Report of Progress, Six-Month Report, May 19, 1967-November 19, 1967, NSF Science Development Grant--GU 1590, November 19, 1967 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 9]
  • Report of Progress, Second Year Report, May 19, 1967-May 19, 1968, NSF Science Development Grant--GU 1590, May 19, 1968 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 10]
  • Report of Progress, Six-Month Report, May 19, 1968-November 19, 1968, NSF Science Development Grant--GU 1590, November 19, 1968 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 11]
  • Report of Progress, Third Year Report, May 19, 1968-May 19, 1969, NSF Science Development Grant--GU 1590, May 19, 1969 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 12]
  • Report of Progress, Six-Month Report, May 19, 1969-November 19, 1969, NSF Science Development Grant--GU 1590, November 19, 1969 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 13]
  • Report of Progress for the Period November 19, 1969-June 30, 1971, NSF Science Development Grant--GU 1590, June 30, 1971 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 14]
  • Report of Progress for the Period July 1, 1971-June 30, 1972, NSF Science Development Grant--GU 1590, June 30, 1972 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 15]
  • Report of Progress for the Period July 1, 1972-June 30, 1973, National Science Foundation Science Development Grant--GU 1590, July 31, 1973 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 16]
  • Report of Progress for the Period July 1, 1973-June 30, 1974, National Science Foundation Science Development Grant--GU 1590, July 31, 1974 [UA 011.010 Carton 1, Folder 17]