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Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) is a foundation for the advancement of science that provides catalytic and opportunistic funding for innovative scientific research and the development of academic scientists-advancing American competitiveness in science and technology.
Mission and Vision
RCSA is a private operating foundation that aids basic research in the physical sciences (astronomy, chemistry, physics, and related fields) at U.S. colleges and universities. It supports research independently proposed by college and university faculty members, convenes conferences and actively advocates for science advancement. RCSA is a strong supporter of improvements in science education. More
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Interactive Timeline: 1912-2012
About Frederick Gardner Cottrell
Visual History Gallery
Nobel Laureates
Celebrating RCSA's Centennial Year: 2012
RCSA was launched in 1912 with a vision to support and build communities of young scientists with highly innovative ideas. Throughout 2012 we are celebrating that vision and the outcomes it produced and sharing the excitement about our current programs which continue the vision. More
RCSA's Rich History of Supporting Science
Throughout the last hundred years, RCSA has been characterized by programs and initiatives that blaze a trail to where science is going, not just where it is. Consistently, RCSA has been willing to make a bet on young researchers and implement initiatives anticipating the direction of science. And RCSA has utilized its relatively small total resources to catalyze big results. More
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