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- EIN 54-1773406
- (703) 526-9720
- 1776 Wilson Blvd Ste 300 Arlington VA 22209-2517 USA
- www.crdfglobal.org
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Causes: Education, International, International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, International Peace & Security, Technology
Mission: Crdf global was formed in august 1995 and began operations on october 1, 1995. Crdf was created by the director of the national science foundation, pursuant to the freedom support act of 1992. (see schedule o for continuation)crdf global's mission is to: -provide cooperative r&d opportunities that enable scientists and engineers to address critical security, economic, education and other societal needs; -advance peace and prosperity by funding civilian r&d projects that contribute to global nonproliferation objectives;-promote the application of science and technology to economic growth through international partnerships and training that foster invention, innovation, entrepreneurship and the commercialization of technology; and -strengthen university research and education in science and engineering.
Programs: Capacity building:enhances capacity for excellent research and international collaboration within transitioning scientific and engineering communities around the globe. Through targeted professional training, capacity development grants, improved access to scientific literature, improving the education of young scientists, and support for development of professional associations, crdf global gives scientists and engineers the ability to carry out research that addresses local and global challenges.
science engagement:crdf global provides support to emerging scientific communities that will further their integration with scientists, technicians and engineers around the globe. Scientific communities may be regions, nations or groups of people who are "emerging" from political or economic isolation. Furthermore, crdf global promotes integration of scientific content into generally non-scientific pursuits (law enforcement, public policy) to build networks that will promote peace and prosperity. Crdf global achieves this through exposure visits to foreign institutions, science diplomacy activities, study tours and fellowship programs.
entrepreneurship and innovation: through its innovation focus area, the program connect u. S. Business and technology communities to growing foreign networks of s&t entrepreneurs, and provides training to foreign scientists in entrepreneurship and technology commercialization skills.