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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

Science and Engineering State Profiles : Fall 2023 Update
Updated data for Science and Engineering State Profiles are now available. This product provides state-level rankings and totals of science and engineering data for the 50 states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The data tool allows users to compare state profiles for up to seven states or download the entire data set. Science and Engineering State Profiles is produced by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics of the National Science Foundation. (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - December 18, 2023 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

Publications Output : U.S. Trends and International Comparisons
This report presents data that reflect the expanding volume of research activity, variations in scientific impact, and a growing research ecosystem of international and domestic collaborations. Publication output grew 5 % over the past 4 years, led by China and other middle-income countries. Also, over the last 4 years, publications classified as open access increased by over 8 % , while articles in closed-access journals rose by almost 4 % . (Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources)
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - December 11, 2023 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

Doctorate Recipients from U.S. Universities : 2022
This report summarizes trends in U.S. doctoral education by using data from the 2022 Survey of Earned Doctorates, an annual census of research doctorate recipients from U.S. universities. Important trends in this population are highlighted in this report, including the representation of women, minorities, and temporary visa holders ; fields that are attracting graduate students ; time to complete doctoral degree ; employment opportunities after graduation ; and educational pathways to the doctorate. A special section focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on doctorate recipients ’ graduate experiences and postgra...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - December 5, 2023 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

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 [ Measuring the Impacts of Research on Innovation, Competitiveness, and Science ] ) processed by the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science ( IRIS ) . This data linkage research shows it is feasible to combine the two data sources, even though differences exist in coverage of populations and time periods and they have...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - December 4, 2023 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

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 administrative records of research funding, 42 % received research funding solely from federal funders. Data are from a new resource, SED-UMETRICS linked data. The Survey of Earned Doctorates ( SED ) is an annual census of research doctorate recipients conducted by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within ...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - December 4, 2023 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

R & D Expenditures at U.S. Universities Increased by $ 8 Billion in FY 2022
Academic institutions spent $ 97.8 billion on R&D in FY 2022, an increase of $ 8.0 billion in current dollars from FY 2021. Federal sources funded almost $ 54 billion ( 55 % ) of the total and accounted for $ 4.9 billion of the year-over-year increase. Academic R&D expenditures in all science fields combined increased by $ 5.9 billion ( 8.4 % ) in FY 2022. The data in this report are from the Higher Education Research and Development ( HERD ) Survey, sponsored by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics ( NCSES ) 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 - November 30, 2023 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

Higher Education Research and Development : Fiscal Year 2022
This publication releases data tables for the FY 2022 Higher Education Research and Development ( HERD ) Survey. The tables present data on research and development expenditures at higher education institutions across all academic disciplines and include R&D expenditures by institution, R&D field, geographic area, source of funds, type of R&D ( basic research, applied research, and experimental development ) , cost categories ( salaries, software, equipment, and indirect costs ) , and trends over time. The HERD Survey is conducted by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Fou...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - November 30, 2023 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

State Government Agencies ’ Expenditures for R & D Totaled $ 2.6 Billion in FY 2022, an Increase of 5 % from FY 2021
State government agencies ’ expenditures for research and development increased by 5.2 % from FY 2021 to $ 2.6 billion in FY 2022. Although state government expenditures for R&D are relatively small within the national portfolio of R&D performance, state agencies themselves performed $ 697 million in R&D while also financing $ 1.953 billion in extramural R&D in FY 2022 to businesses, higher education, nonprofit institutions, and others. Data are from the Survey of State Government Research and Development, sponsored by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation. (Sou...
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - November 27, 2023 Category: Statistics Source Type: news

Survey of State Government Research and Development : FY 2022
The 23 data tables in this report present FY 2022 and time series data for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Data are available on total R&D expenditures ; intramural and extramural performers ; source of funds ; and R&D by governmental function by state and department or agency, employee count, and full-time equivalent counts. These data were collected by the Survey of State Government Research and Development, conducted by the Census Bureau for 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 - November 27, 2023 Category: Statistics Source Type: news