Federal Research Agencies Move to Aid Displaced Scientists

Federal science agencies that finance academic research will give scientists displaced by Hurricane Katrina time and money to get back on their feet and have set no deadline for them to resume their work.

The National Institutes of Health, in response to the hurricane damage, has described such policies on its Web site, most recently in a set of "frequently asked questions" and answers posted on September 14. The National Science Foundation issued its version on September

Print Subscription

Digital Subscription

Already have an account? Log In Now.