A bill to establish doctoral fellowships designed to increase the pool of scientists and engineers trained specifically to address the global energy and environmental challenges of the 21st century.
Paul E. Tsongas Fellowship Act - Establishes Paul E. Tsongas Doctoral Fellowships for study and research in fields of science or engineering that relate to energy or the environment such as physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, computer science, materials science, environmental science, behavioral science, and social sciences at institutions proposed by applicants for such fellowships.
Creates the Paul E. Tsongas Fellowship Board to: (1) establish general policies for the program and oversee its operation; (2) establish general criteria for awarding fellowships; (3) award fellowships; and (4) submit to the Congress at least once in every three-year period a report on any modifications in the program.
Authorizes appropriations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Basic Research.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11290-11291)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
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