Description Getting the right equipment into soldiers' hands requires the research community to provide a steady, forward-thinking stream of technologies to upgrade or create weapons systems for 2035 and beyond. To develop and mature those technologies, the U.S. Army needs subject matter expertise to invent those new technologies and integrate them into mission capability. The U.S. Army has two programs that generate useful technologies and ensure a basis of expertise to create and integrate them. This study will review and evaluate how well...
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Eligible Applicants - Unrestricted Additional Eligibility Information The study is focused on reviewing and evaluating the U.S. Army's research programs for technological advancements necessary to avoid being technologically surprised by competitors.
Funding Type other Categories of Funding Activity - Behavioral and Social Sciences - Biology and Life Sciences - Computers and Information Technology - Conflict and Security Issues - Energy and Energy Conservation - Engineering and Technology - Math, Chemistry, and Physics - Space and Aeronautics
Grantor Contact Information William Millonig Grantor Email wmillonig@nas.edu Other Grantor Information The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society. They are comprised of three academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. The organization convenes hundreds of conferences, workshops, and symposia annually, bringing together leading experts from academia, public, and private sectors. Their work focuses on providing high-quality, evidence-based consensus on complex scientific, engineering, and health-related challenges. They produce peer-reviewed reports, publish scientific journals, and serve as a trusted source of expert advice for policymaking. The National Academies mobilize approximately 6,000 top experts each year who volunteer their time and knowledge to conduct policy studies, workshops, and other activities aimed at addressing critical issues facing the nation and world.