In 2015, the Air Force Studies Board conducted a workshop, consisting of two data-gathering sessions, to review current research practices employed by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). Improving the Air Force Scientific Discovery Mission summarizes the presentations and discussions of these two sessions. This report explores the unique drivers associated with management of a 6.1 basic research portfolio in the Department of Defense and investigates current and future practices that may further the effective and efficient management of basic research on behalf of the Air Force

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Front Matter
Overview
1 Context for the Workshop
2 Workshop Participant Observations and Key Themes
3 Synopsis of Workshop Sessions
Appendixes
Appendix A: Terms of Reference
Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members
Appendix C: Workshop Sessions and Speakers
Appendix D: Excerpt from the Carl Levin National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015