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September 04, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/ncses24206 Analysis | InfoBrief Analysis of Federal Funding for Research and Development in 2022: Basic Research At the turn of the century, the federal government funded approximately 60% of basic research. In 2022, the federal government is estimated to fund about 40% of basic research among all U.S. domestic performers of R&D. At the same time, federal budget authority and federal obligations for basic r... August 15, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24332 Analysis | InfoBrief FY 2022 Federal Science and Engineering Support to Selected Types of Minority-Serving Institutions Federal government funding for science and engineering support to higher education goes to a select few institutions. For example, in FY 2022, out of nearly 1,100 institutions subject to federal obligations, 100 accounted for 80% of all federal S&E support. This InfoBrief will provide data users ... July 22, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24331 Data Tables | Data Tables (Package) FFRDC Research and Development Survey 2023 These data tables provide data on research and development (R&D) expenditures for federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs). Expenditures data are displayed for individually named FFRDCs, by source of funding, and type of R&D. Data are from the FY 2023 FFRDC Research and Developm... July 15, 2024 surveys/ffrdc-research-development/2023 Survey FFRDC Research and Development Survey 2023 July 15, 2024 surveys/ffrdc-research-development/2023 Analysis | InfoBrief Federally Funded R&D Centers Report 13% Increase in R&D Spending in FY 2023 The nation’s 42 federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) spent $29.3 billion on research and development (R&D) in FY 2023, an annual increase of 12.7% in current dollars. The federal government funded $28.9 billion of the R&D total, which represented a 12.8% increase in federal ... July 15, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24330 Analysis | InfoChart Six States Perform Around 90% of Semiconductor Business R&D, Led by California U.S. research and development (R&D) performed by the semiconductor and other electronic components manufacturing industry (NAICS 3344) reached $47.4 billion in 2021, an increase of 9.8% from 2020 in current dollars. Of this amount, $45.5 billion was R&D paid for and performed by the company. Cali... July 09, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24329 Analysis | InfoBrief Federal Obligations for R&D Contracts Increase 1.8% in FY 2022; Obligations for R&D Grants Increase 2.7% In FY 2022, federal contracts for research and experimental development (R&D) totaled $51.9 billion, whereas federal grants for R&D totaled $52.4 billion. Federal contracts for R&D plant totaled $1.0 billion, whereas federal grants for R&D plant totaled $626 million. These data are from the lates... July 01, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24327 Analysis | InfoBytes Sector of Employment of S&E Doctorate Recipients with Definite U.S. Commitments Latest visualizations from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics using data from the Survey of Earned Doctorates 2022 on definite commitments to accept new employment or return to predoctoral employment, excluding postdoctoral study. June 17, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/ncses24205 Analysis | InfoBrief Federal Science and Engineering Support for Academic Institutions Increased 3% in FY 2022; Support to HBCUs Increased 19% In FY 2022, federal agency obligations to universities and colleges for science and engineering (S&E) activities increased 3% from FY 2021 to a historical high of nearly $45 billion. S&E activities include research and development (R&D); R&D plant; facilities and equipment for instruction in S&E;... June 10, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24325 Data Tables | Data Tables (Package) Survey of Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges, and Nonprofit Institutions 2022 These tables present FY 2022 data on federal direct support of higher education and nonprofit institutions' research and development. Data include science and engineering support by type of activity, as well as ranking by state, agency, and individual institution. Data are from the Survey of Fede... June 10, 2024 surveys/federal-support-survey/2022 Survey Survey of Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges, and Nonprofit Institutions 2022 The Federal S&E Support Survey is the only source of comprehensive data on federal science and engineering funding to individual academic and nonprofit institutions. June 10, 2024 surveys/federal-support-survey/2022 Analysis | Reports The STEM Labor Force: Scientists, Engineers, and Skilled Technical Workers Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers make important contributions to improve the nation's living standards, economic growth, and global competitiveness. This report touches on the size, growth, education, salary, and diversity of the STEM workforce. STEM occupations co... May 30, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20245 Analysis | Reports Research and Development: U.S. Trends and International Comparisons Investment in research and development (R&D) is essential for a country’s success in the global economy and for its ability to address challenges and opportunities. R&D contributes to innovation and competitiveness. In 2021, the business sector was the leading performer and funder of U.S. R&D. Th... May 21, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20246 Analysis | InfoChart Inflation-Adjusted Federal R&D Obligations Expected to Decline for Second Year from FY 2021 High FY 2022 total federal obligations for research and development increased 0.4% from FY 2021, and preliminary FY 2023 obligations are expected to decrease 2.1%. However, when adjusted for inflation FY 2022 obligations decreased 6.1% from FY 2021, and preliminary FY 2023 obligations are expected to ... May 20, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24324 Analysis | Reports Production and Trade of Knowledge- and Technology-Intensive Industries Knowledge- and technology-intensive (KTI) industries are those with high and medium-high R&D intensity. They include 10 manufacturing and 3 services industries. This report discusses U.S. and global KTI production patterns and international trade. The report shows that KTI industries value added ... April 22, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20247 Analysis | InfoBrief International Collaboration in Selected Critical and Emerging Fields: COVID and Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) and COVID-19 research are two areas that have complex challenges that both domestic and international institutions are motivated to overcome. A concentration on domestic research can indicate the presence of sufficient domestic knowledge and resources or an interest i... April 11, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24323 Analysis | InfoBrief Federal R&D Obligations Increased 0.4% in FY 2022; Estimated to Decline in FY 2023 Federal obligations for research and experimental development were virtually unchanged in FY 2022, increasing 0.4% from FY 2021. However, federal agency obligations for FY 2023 indicate federal funding for R&D is estimated to decline by more than 2%. These data are from the latest edition of the ... April 03, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24322 Survey Survey of Federal Funds for Research and Development 2022-2023 April 03, 2024 surveys/federal-funds-research-development/2022-2023 Data Tables | Data Tables (Package) Survey of Federal Funds for Research and Development 2022-2023 This set of data tables present data on the research and development (R&D) outlays and obligations of federal agencies. Outlays are provided by agency for total R&D and total R&D plant. Obligations are provided for R&D by agency for type of work (basic research, applied research, and experimental... April 03, 2024 surveys/federal-funds-research-development/2022-2023 Analysis | InfoBrief Graduate Enrollment in Science, Engineering, and Health Continues to Increase among Foreign Nationals, while Postdoctoral Appointment Trends Vary across Fields Between 2021 and 2022, graduate student enrollment in science, engineering, and health (SEH) fields increased by 5.0% (up 38,378 students), mostly due to an increase of 42,816 temporary visa holders enrolled in full-time master’s programs. Full-time SEH master’s enrollment in 2022 was 319,618, wh... March 20, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24320 Survey Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering (GSS) 2022 March 20, 2024 surveys/graduate-students-postdoctorates-s-e/2022 Data Tables | Data Tables (Package) Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering (GSS) 2022 This report presents data from the 2022 Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering, sponsored by National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation and by the National Institutes of Health. The tables show trends within sci... March 20, 2024 surveys/graduate-students-postdoctorates-s-e/2022 Analysis | Reports The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2024 The global competitiveness of the United States is supported through the nation’s STEM talent, R&D-driven discovery, and translation of knowledge into the economy and society through innovation. The United States is the largest performer of R&D, but the overall balance of global science and engin... March 13, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20243 Analysis | Reports Invention, Knowledge Transfer, and Innovation The practical application of science and technology starts with invention and leads to innovation, job creation, and new business formation. Every sector, including governments and universities, plays an important part in these activities through knowledge transfer activities. This thematic repor... February 29, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20241 Analysis | Reports Science and Technology: Public Perceptions, Awareness, and Information Sources This report describes confidence in science, understanding of scientific research and new topics such as neurotechnology and artificial intelligence, and engagement with science through media and scientific activities. The majority of U.S. adults—77% as of September 2022—express at least a fair a... February 14, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20244 Analysis | InfoBrief Federal Science and Engineering Support to Higher Education Increased 10% in FY 2021 In FY 2021, federal agency obligations to universities and colleges for science and engineering (S&E) activities increased to a historical high of nearly $43 billion, up 10.5% from FY 2020. S&E activities include research and development (R&D); R&D plant; facilities and equipment for instruction ... January 29, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24316 Data Tables | Data Tables (Package) Survey of Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges, and Nonprofit Institutions 2021 The Survey of Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges, and Nonprofit Institutions is a congressionally mandated census completed by federal agencies that obligated money in the survey year for direct support of higher education and nonprofit institutions' research and de... January 29, 2024 surveys/federal-support-survey/2021 Data Tables | Data Tables (Package) Federal R&D Funding, by Budget Function 2022-2024 This report contains data on the budget authority provided to U.S. federal agencies to fund the research and development (R&D) and R&D plant components of their programs in FYs 2022–24. The tables in this report provide this budget authority detail by agency and major programs for each of the gov... January 25, 2024 data-collections/federal-budget-function/2022-2024 Analysis | InfoBytes Federal R&D Funding, by Budget Function: FYs 2022–24 Latest visualizations from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics using data from the Federal R&D Funding, by Budget Function FYs 2022–24 on federal budget authority for R&D and R&D plant by governmental functions (e.g., agriculture, energy, health, national defense). January 25, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/ncses24204 Data Tables | Data Tables (Package) National Patterns of R&D Resources 2021-2022 This report provides current data on the levels of and key trends in the performance and funding of research and development (R&D) in the United States, with comparisons to the historical record (back to 1953). Detailed statistical tables present data on U.S. R&D expenditures by performing sector... January 22, 2024 data-collections/national-patterns/2021-2022 Analysis | InfoBrief U.S. R&D Increased by $72 Billion in 2021 to $789 Billion; Estimate for 2022 Indicates Further Increase to $886 Billion New data from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the National Science Foundation indicate that research and experimental development (R&D) performed in the United States totaled $789.1 billion in 2021. The estimated total for 2022, based on performer-reporte... January 22, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24317 Analysis | InfoChart Federal Funding for Experimental Development in FY 2021 Was Concentrated in Engineering and Life Sciences FY 2021 total federal obligations for experimental development totaled $103.9 billion, with 80%, or $82.6 billion, directed toward two fields of R&D: engineering and life sciences. Data are from the Survey of Federal Funds for Research and Development, conducted by the National Center for Science... January 16, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24314 Analysis | InfoChart Federal Funding to University Affiliated Research Centers Totaled $1.5 Billion in FY 2021 FY 2021 federal research and development (R&D) obligations to the 14 Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Centers totaled $1.5 billion. Data are from the Survey of Federal Funds for R&D, conducted by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the ... January 16, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24315 Analysis | InfoChart The Department of Energy Accounted for over 60% of All Federal Funding for R&D Plant in FY 2021 FY 2021 total federal obligations and outlays for federal research and development (R&D) plant totaled $4.3 and $3.8 billion, respectively, with most funding coming from the Department of Energy. Data are from the Survey of Federal Funds for R&D, conducted by the National Center for Science and E... January 16, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24313 Analysis | InfoBrief Reclassification of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers as Federal Intramural Performers of R&D The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES), within the National Science Foundation (NSF) has reclassified federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) in its Survey of Federal Funds for Research and Development as federal intramural performers of R&D with the... January 04, 2024 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf24312 Data Tables | Data Tables (Package) Survey of Federal Funds for Research and Development 2021-2022 This set of detailed tables present data on the research and development (R&D) outlays and obligations of federal agencies. Outlays are provided by agency for total R&D and total R&D plant. Obligations are provided for R&D by agency for type of work (basic research, applied research, experimental... December 21, 2023 surveys/federal-funds-research-development/2021-2022 Analysis | Reports Publications Output: U.S. Trends and International Comparisons Academic publications in the form of peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings are an important medium where scientific discoveries are made and shared. This report presents data that reflect the expanding volume of research activity, variations in scientific impact, and a growing... December 11, 2023 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb202333 Analysis | InfoBrief Research Funding for U.S. Doctorate Recipients at Research-Intensive Institutions New research data suggest that 51% of science and engineering (S&E) doctorate recipients who graduated from U.S. research-intensive institutions between academic years 2014 and 2017 received research funding during their graduate studies. Among those S&E doctorate recipients that linked to the ad... December 04, 2023 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf23349 Analysis | Working Paper SED-UMETRICS Linkage Technical Report This report documents the methodology and technical approach and summarizes results of linking Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) data collected by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the National Science Foundation to a new source of research data (UMETRICS [... December 04, 2023 www.ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/ncses23215 1 ⋯ 2 3 ⋯ 30 Next
