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Science policy

1. EPSRC: Engineering and Physical Science Research Council
2. INIST: Institut de l'Information Scientific et Technique
3. National Heritage Science Strategy
4. NSF: United States National Science Foundation
5. PREST: Policy Research in Engineering, Science and Technology
6. Royal Society: The UK Academy of Science
7. Science and Policy
8. Science's Next Wave
9. SPRU: Science and Technology Policy Research
10. SPRU: Science and Technology Policy Research Library Catalogue
11. UK Life Sciences Committee

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EPSRC: Engineering and Physical Science Research Council

EPSRC is responsible for promoting and supporting basic, strategic, and applied research in engineering and physical science in the UK. Also funds research and postgraduate training in universities and other organisations.
     Author: Engineering and Physical Science Research Council
     Subjects: engineering research, physics research, research councils, science policy, scientific research uk
     DeweyClass: 620
     Resource type: institution

INIST: Institut de l'Information Scientific et Technique

French national institute offering scientific periodicals, reports, conference proceedings, dissertations, and the PASCAL and FRANCIS databases. Information mainly in French.
     Author: INIST
     Subjects: france, science policy, scientific research europe
     DeweyClass: 500
     Resource type: institution, opac

National Heritage Science Strategy

Presents the publications to date of the National Heritage Science Strategy, commissioned by The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee inquiry on Science and Heritage, to address important developments in the field.
     Author: National Heritage Science Strategy
     Subjects: science and technology news, science policy
     DeweyClass: 500
     Resource type: documents

NSF: United States National Science Foundation

US national institute, fostering science and engineering research and education.
     Author: US National Science Foundation
     Subjects: engineering research, science education usa, science policy, scientific research worldwide
     DeweyClass: 500
     Resource type: institution

PREST: Policy Research in Engineering, Science and Technology

Aims to provide impartial and authoritative analysis and information to decision makers concerned with the economic, political and social implications of science and technology. PREST undertakes research and advisory work on various aspects of science and technology policy and strategy, and provides research training.
     Author: University of Manchester
     Subjects: engineering research, science policy, scientific research uk, technology transfer
     DeweyClass: 620
     Resource type: institution

Royal Society: The UK Academy of Science

Society founded in 1660 as an independent academy promoting the natural and applied sciences. It provides independent, authoritative advice to the Government on science and engineering related matters, promotes science education and awareness, supports international scientific exchange and provided resources for research into the history of science. Numerous statements and reports are available online.
     Author: Royal Society
     Subjects: history of science, science education uk, science policy
     DeweyClass: 506
     Resource type: documents

Science and Policy

Access to tables of contents of over 500 articles and papers concerned with science and policy. Abstracts are available upon free registration, and full text articles upon subscription.
     Author: American Association for the Advancement of Science
     Subjects: science policy
     DeweyClass: 501
     Resource type: journal

Science's Next Wave

An electronic network for the next generation of scientists. Includes science careers, jobs, policy and resource reviews.
     Author: American Association for the Advancement of Science
     Subjects: science policy, scientists, women in science
     DeweyClass: 500
     Resource type: news

SPRU: Science and Technology Policy Research

An independent, multi-disciplinary research Unit concerned with the challenges that confront decision makers in government, industry and international agencies, and with the public debate that surrounds these challenges.
     Author: Sussex University
     Subjects: science policy, scientific research uk
     DeweyClass: 507
     Resource type: documents

UK Life Sciences Committee

Committee formed by 13 UK learned societies to represent molecular, cell, and physiological life sciences to the Government. The Committee co-ordinates the activities of its member societies in areas such as science policy and funding, career development, education and communication with the public.
     Author: UK Life Sciences Committee
     Subjects: science policy
     DeweyClass: 570
     Resource type: institution