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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Estimating National Needs For Research Scientists,
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Recommendations,
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Enhancing the Effectiveness of the NRSA Program,
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INTRODUCTION
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Origins of the Study,
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Charge to the Committee,
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The Committee's Study Plan,
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Organization of the Report,
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APPROACHES TO THE ESTIMATION OF NATIONAL NEED
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Health Research as a National Priority,
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Advances in Research,
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Marketplace Requirements,
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BASIC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES PERSONNEL
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Advances in Research,
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Assessment of the Current Market for Basic Biomedical Scientists,
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Outlook for Basic Biomedical Scientists,
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Ensuring the Diversity of Human Resources,
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The NRSA Program in the Basic Biomedical Sciences,
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Recommendations,
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BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES PERSONNEL
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Advances in Research in the Behavioral Sciences,
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Assessment of the Current Market for Behavioral Scientists,
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Outlook for Behavioral Scientists,
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Ensuring the Diversity of Human Resources,
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The NRSA Program in the Behavioral Sciences,
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Recommendations,
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PHYSICIAN-SCIENTISTS
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Advances in Clinical Science,
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Assessment of the Current Market for Clinical Scientists,
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Outlook for Clinical Scientists,
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Ensuring the Diversity of Human Resources,
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The NRSA Program in the Clinical Sciences,
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Recommendations,
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ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH PERSONNEL
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Advances in Oral Health Research,
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Assessment of the Current Market for Oral Health Research Personnel,
65
Outlook for Oral Health Research Scientists,
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Ensuring Diversity of Human Resources,
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National Research Service Award Program for Oral Health Research,
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Recommendations,
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NURSING RESEARCH PERSONNEL
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Advances in Nursing Research,
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Assessment of the Current Market for Nursing Research Personnel,
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Outlook for Nursing Research Personnel,
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Ensuring Diversity of Human Resources,
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The NRSA Program in Nursing Research,
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Recommendations,
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HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH PERSONNEL
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Advances in Health Services Research,
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Assessment of the Current Market for Health Services Research Personnel,
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Outlook for Health Services Research Personnel,
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Ensuring Diversity of Human Resources,
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The NRSA Program in Health Services Research,
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Recommendations,
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND REMAINING CONSIDERATIONS
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Stipend Issues,
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Enhancing the Effectiveness of the NRSA Program,
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APPENDIXES
A Historical Overview
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B Classification of Fields
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C Public Hearing on National Needs for Biomedical and Behavioral Research Personnel
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D Report Contributors
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E Sources of Information for the National Research Service Award
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F Data Tables
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G Multistate Life Table Methodology and Projections
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H Procedures Used to Estimate Awards, Stipends, and Costs
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I Biographical Sketches
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