Multimedia Gallery - Heads of research councils from about 50 countries participated in the summit.

Photograph of the heads of research councils from about 50 countries.

May 15, 2012

Heads of research councils from about 50 countries participated in the summit.

NSF hosted members from G20/OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries, which are typically most research intensive, and countries with emerging scientific enterprises, including those involved with the State Department Science Envoys program. The merit review process, as practiced by NSF and other leading funding agencies, is recognized as an essential tool for evaluating scientific research.

Credit: Sandy Schaeffer

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