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The Smithsonian Institution is a unique organization, established in 1846 “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men.” It has grown over the years and is now composed of 16 museums and galleries, the National Zoo, and numerous research facilities in the United States and abroad.
The National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) and the National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academy of Sciences were jointly commissioned to study this issue. The Academy’s assignment focused on determining Smithsonian research program costs; examining research management models used by other academic institutions, museums, and private organizations; and identifying factors that might give the Smithsonian scientists an unfair advantage over others when competing for funds.