An ad hoc committee will plan and convene one workshop consisting of two meetings (spaced a month apart for logistical reasons) to identify effective and efficient business practices for the management of AFOSR’s portfolio. The workshop will:
1. Explore the unique drivers associated with management of a 6.1 basic research portfolio in DoD and establish the current AFOSR baseline business practices across all its functional offices.
2. Review Army, Navy, and OSD practices for management of basic research that could be benchmarked by AFOSR for incorporation to enhance its own practices.
3. Facilitate a discussion with AFOSR stakeholders (Air Force, OSD, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Congress) as to current and future practices that may further the effective and efficient management of 6.1 basic research on behalf of the Air Force.
The committee will develop the agenda for the workshop, select and invite speakers and discussants and moderate the discussions. In organizing the workshop, the committee might also consider additional topics close to and in line with those mentioned above. The meetings will use a mix of individual presentations, panels, breakout discussions, and question-and-answer sessions to develop an understanding of the relevant issues. Key stakeholders would be identified and invited to participate. One committee-authored workshop report will be prepared in accordance with institutional guidelines.
