Web Directory

» Federally-Funded Research in the U.S.
   Community of Science database on government funding sources for research.
   http://www.cos.com/cgi-bin/international/view/14/1

» Government Executive Magazine - Information Overload
   Describes the National Technical Information Service, NTIS, which is the self-funding clearinghouse for the government's research and other technical information.
   http://www.governmentexecutive.com/features/0800/0800s6.htm

» J. Craig Venter Institute
   Analysis of genomes and gene products for applications in medicine, nutrition and agriculture. Features projects, education and career opportunities in Rockville and San Diego.
   http://www.jcvi.org/

» National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
   Works with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards.
   http://www.nist.gov/

» National Science Foundation (NSF)
   NSF is an independent U.S. government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through research programs and education projects.
   http://www.nsf.gov/

» National Technical Information Service
   NTIS, an agency of the US Dept of Commerce, provides access to more than 3 million scientific, technical, engineering, and related business information produced by or for the U.S. government and complementary material from international sources.
   http://www.ntis.gov/

» Washington Academy of Sciences
   Aims to encourage the advancement of science and "to conduct, endow, or assist investigation in any department of science."
   http://www.washacadsci.org/