This institution was founded by Mr. Andrew Carnegie for the promotion of original research in science, literature and art. He set aside $10,100,-000 for the purpose. The interest is used to conduct, endow and assist investigation in any department of science, literature, or art and to this end co-operate with governments, universities, colleges, technical schools, learned societies, and individuals. The headquarters of the institution are in Washington. Prof. D. C. Gilman is the President, and Mr. Charles D. Walcott is the Secretary. Many grants have already been made, and the investigations have been important.