Investing in Research Infrastructure in the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Investing in Research Infrastructure in the Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Contents
Executive Summary
- RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
- THE IMPORTANCE AND ROLE OF INFRASTRUCTURE
  - Background
  - Definitions
  - Trends in Infrastructure Investments
- SELECTION PROCESS FOR RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
  - Current Process and Possible Modifications
  - Recommended Selection Process
    - Funding Cycles
    - Project Duration
    - Evaluation Criteria
    - Selection Criteria
- EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE INVESTMENTS IN RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE
- CONCLUSION
- REFERENCES
Appendix A Workshop: Decision-Making for Research Infrastructure in the Behavioral and Social Sciences
- PARTICIPANTS
Appendix B Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education Selected Reports that Dealt...
- Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT)
  - Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education (CBASSE)
Appendix C Other Definitions of Research Infrastructure