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45 CFR Part 617, Appendix I — List of Age Distinctions Provided in Federal Statutes or Regulations Affecting Federal Financial Assistance Administered by NSF

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I. Section 6 of Pub. L. 94-86, 42 U.S.C. 1881a:

This statute authorizes the Foundation to establish the Alan T. Waterman Award to recognize and encourage the work of “younger” scientists. Under NSF procedures awards have been limited to persons 35 years of age or under.