Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse

America COMPETES mandates "that each institution that applies for financial assistance from the Foundation for science and engineering research or education describe in its grant proposal a plan to provide appropriate training and oversight in the responsible and ethical conduct of research to undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers participating in the proposed research project" (Section 7009) and "that all grant applications that include funding to support postdoctoral researchers include a description of the mentoring activities that will be provided for such individuals" (Section 7008).

This section is designed to help institutions and researchers stay informed about America COMPETES compliance and the NSF Responsible Conduct of Research requirement.