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 engineering ( S&E ) resources and activity continues a long-term shift toward other areas of the world. The United States is distinguished by the strength of U.S. universities as destinations for international students, its highly cited and collaborative S&E research, and its leadership in high-technology services. (Source: NSF - St...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - March 13, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

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 report provides patent data by technology area and geography to illustrate trends in invention in the United States and internationally. Relevant data on trademarks are also presented. In addition, indicators are included that measure the transfer of knowledge and technologies from federal agencies and universities to businesses. Trends...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - February 29, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

Master Government List of Federally Funded R & D Centers : FY 2024
The Master Government list of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers ( FFRDCs ) , maintained by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics of the National Science Foundation, has been updated for 2024. FFRDCs are listed by sponsoring agency, administrator type, location, and type of activity. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - February 20, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

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 amount of confidence in scientists to act in the public interest. Evidence also suggests perceptions of new science and technology topics may change as experiences grow. U.S. adults with greater understanding of scientific logic tend to express more trust in scientists to act in society ’ s best interests than do those wi...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - February 14, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges, and Nonprofit Institutions : Fiscal Year 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 development. 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. As of the FY 2021 data collection, the survey was incorporated as the Federal Science and Engineering Support module within the Survey of Federal Funds for...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - January 29, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

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 in S&E ; fellowships, traineeships, and training grants ; and other general support for S&E. Estimates are from the FY 2021 Survey of Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges, and Nonprofit Institutions, conducted by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Scie...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - January 29, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

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 ) . (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - January 25, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

Federal R & D Funding, by Budget Function : FYs 2022 – 24
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 governmental functions in which R&D is present. Several concluding tables also show budget authority data for R&D in earlier years. Data were compiled by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - January 25, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

National Patterns of R & D Resources : 2021 – 22 Data Update
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, source of funds, type of R&D, and state. Data are drawn from multiple surveys from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - January 22, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

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-reported expectations, is $ 885.6 billion. The ratio of U.S. R&D to GDP was 3.34 % in 2020, exceeding the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development average of 2.72 % . (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - January 22, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

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. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - January 16, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

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. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - January 16, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

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. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - January 16, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

Reclassification of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers as Federal Intramural Performers of R & D
This report provides background and context for this reclassification and discusses some of the effects of the reclassification that may be of note to data users. It also discusses changes to the survey as part of a redesign. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - January 4, 2024 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

Federal Funds for Research and Development : Fiscal Years 2021 – 22
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 development ) , field of R&D ( for basic research, applied research, and experimental development ) , type of performer, and geographic area. Obligations are provided for R&D plant by agency for type of performer and geographic area. These data, collected by the Survey of Federal Funds for Research and Development from the Nati...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - December 21, 2023 Category: Statistics Source Type: news