Describes the serious financial crises facing the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions in Santa Barbara, California. (PG)

The appointment of Robert M. Bellah to a permanent fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton has raised many questions concerning the nature of the institute and the quality of those who judge competence and excellence. (Author/PG)

The role of Research Triangle Institute in North Carolina, described as the nation's largest and perhaps most prestigious research facility, is discussed. Activities in economic, scientific, sociological, and intellectual research are reviewed, along with the scholarly ambiance of the area and the impact of the new National Humanities Center to…

The Moton Center for Independent Studies is the first think tank designed specifically to meet the needs of black scholars from minority institutions. The Center, funded by a combination of public and private grants, will provide advanced study for 20 postdoctoral fellows each year. (Author/PG)

Federal support for basic research is assessed with particular attention directed toward those agencies that are most likely to receive increased funding. (LBH)

The recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposal to revise, in the name of uniformity, the cost principles for university grants and contracts under federal auspices is examined, and the negative implications for higher education are discussed. (LBH)

The National Humanities Center in Research Triangle Park, N.C., a major center of intellectual thought that has been established through a predominantly private effort, is described. The creation of a national center for the humanities, site selection, applicant selection, and the endowment campaign are discussed. (MLW)

Twenty-eight research centers devoted to the study of women have made a significant contribution to the drive to gain recognition for and acceptance of women's studies as a legitimate area of academic work. Some of the research centers are described, and a directory of them is provided. (MLW)

Focus is on the $30.6 billion portion of the federal budget for fiscal year 1980 that is allotted to research and development. Budgets discussed include those of colleges and universities, the National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, Defense Department, Agriculture Department, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and…

Economic problems, including the impact of Proposition 13, are reviewed that are affecting federal financial support for basic research. Focus is on political attitudes within Congress and the Carter Administration, including their effect on grants for research at land grant colleges. (LBH)

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf, established in 1968 and now located on the Rochester Institute of Technology campus, offers students training that may lead to a certificate, diploma, or associate degree in business or technical skills. Job opportunities for graduates are described, as is the institute itself. (LBH)

There is a strong potential role for land-grant institutions, to provide technology education programs and outreach to industry. There is also a role for the federal government in stimulating, assisting, and coordinating a nationwide network of regional, state, and local programs for technology development and industrial extension. (MLW)