OIA's Evaluation and Assessment Capability (EAC) Products
Evidence Act Deliverables
NSF FY 2022 — FY 2026 Learning Agenda
NSF's Learning Agenda describes the evidence-building efforts NSF expects to pursue several over the four years of the next Strategic Plan, FY 2022 — FY 2026.
NSF Annual Evaluation Plan (FY 2023)
This plan describes the evaluations prioritized by NSF for FY 2023, and includes an overview of the background/rationale, timeline, technical approach, data sources, expected challenges and mitigating strategies, and use and dissemination plans for each research question.
NSF Capacity Assessment Report March 2022
This report describes the National Science Foundation’s design, implementation, and findings of (1) an integrated assessment of data maturity and capacity for evidence generation and use and (2) an analysis of ongoing evidence-building activities.
This document outlines key principles guiding the evaluation activities conducted or supported by NSF.
NSF Annual Evaluation Plan (FY 2022)
This plan describes the evaluations prioritized by NSF for FY 2022.
Studies
May 13, 2022
National Science Foundation’s International Research Experiences for Undergraduates:
A Comparative Analysis of the IRES and REU Programs
This brief provides a descriptive portrait of international research experiences for undergraduate participants of the International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs, highlighting findings that might inform NSF’s strategic planning and program improvement efforts.
April 12, 2021
Evaluation of the Centers for Chemical Innovation (CCI) Program (2004 - 2016)