Higher Education Research and Development

Explore research and development (R&D) data and trends at U.S. higher education institutions. Topics include field of research, source of funds, type of research, headcounts of R&D personnel, medical schools, and amount and cost of research infrastructure space, including construction, repair, and renovation.

U.S. R&D Investments
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Advancing Research Capacity at High Research Activity Historically Black Colleges and Universities

NCSES data are cited in a congressional report from the National Science and Technology Council on boosting research capacity at historically Black colleges and universities with high research activity status.
National Science and Technology Council
May 2024
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Federal Research and Development (R&D) Funding: FY2023

NCSES data are referenced in a report analyzing the president's FY 2023 budget request, with a focus on federal R&D funding by agency.
Congressional Research Service
June 10, 2022