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Federally funded academic R&D as a share of U.S. federally funded R&D, by type of R&D: 1953–2021
The absolute numbers on which the percentages in this figure are based can be found in the original data source. Before 2003, higher education R&D covered only S&E fields; in 2003 and later years, R&D in non-S&E fields is also included. In 1998 and later years, the higher education R&D data have
October 05, 2023
Academic R&D as a percentage of U.S. R&D, by type of R&D: 1953–2021
The absolute numbers on which the percentages in this figure are based can be found in the original data source. Before 2003, higher education R&D covered only S&E fields; in 2003 and later years, R&D in non-S&E fields is also included. In 1998 and later years, the higher education R&D data have
October 05, 2023
Public opinion on whether the federal government should fund basic scientific research: Selected years, 1992–2022
This table displays data for years when the question was proffered. Responses are to the following: Even if it brings no immediate benefits, scientific research that advances the frontiers of knowledge is necessary and should be supported by the federal government. Do you strongly agree, agree
February 14, 2024
Other Countries and Economies
September 04, 2019
OECD Data Quality Notes
September 04, 2019
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