Fields of Science

FieldOfScience

Bases: TimeStampedModel

A field of science is a division under which a project falls. The list is prepopulated in ColdFront using the National Science Foundation FOS list, but can be changed by a center admin if needed. Examples include Chemistry and Physics.

Attributes:
  • parent_id (FieldOfScience) –

    represents parent field of science if it exists

  • is_selectable (bool) –

    indicates whether or not a field of science is selectable for a project

  • description (str) –

    field of science description

  • fos_nsf_id (int) –

    represents the field of science's ID under the National Science Foundation

  • fos_nsf_abbrev (str) –

    represents the field of science's abbreviation under the National Science Foundation

  • directorate_fos_id (int) –

    represents the National Science Foundation's ID for the department the field of science falls under