Education

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 National Science Foundation.

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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 and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation.

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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 Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation.

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