Sharp Jump in Teaching Fellows Draws Fire From Educators

摘要

For almost half a century, the National Science Foundation's graduate research fellowships (GRFs) have been among the most prestigious and sought-after awards for aspiring young researchers. They have helped launch the careers of tens of thousands of scientists. Next year, however, the agency is shrinking the program while it expands a new effort that puts graduate students to work in public schools. The shift, contained in NSF's 2001 budget request to Congress, has led to pointed questions at two recent NSF hearings and are drawing flak from some university officials.