In-house research on the management of R&D in government agencies

This paper discusses the need for in-house R&D management research activities in government agencies. Problems of manning and training of personnel to conduct such research programs, project portfolio, and strategy are described. Case studies of new and on-going activities are presented. The paper summarizes a workshop, devoted to the subject of in-house management research activities, that was held at Northwestern University, December 12–13, 1966. Participating were representatives from a dozen governmental organizations and Northwestern. The first day explored the methods of organizing and conducting in-house studies within the various governmental organizations represented. The second day was devoted to a meeting on in-house research programs within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA headquarters and field center personnel and Northwestern faculty members discussed respective efforts and mutual problems coupled with future plans.