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National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense...". The NSF provides funding for 20% of all federally supported research conducted by American colleges and universities. The NSF provides support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering.

Visit NSF's web site icon for link to outside site to learn more about their program and available opportunities.

 

Research and Development Expenditures at Public Universities and Colleges,
Ranked by All R&D Expenditures, by Source of Funds

Fiscal Year UK’s Rank
2009* 37th
2008* 34th
2007 36th
2006 34th
2005 34th
2004 34th
2003 36th
2002 36th
2001 36th
2000 32nd
1999 32nd
1998 32nd
1997 46th
* UK submitted revised expenditure data for FY 2008 ($329,354,000) and FY 2009 ($351,943,000) to NSF. These re-calculated expenditures are not reflected in the NSF files accessed by clicking on the fiscal years in the above table.
Note: These tables retrieved from NSF R&D Expenditures website link to Outside of UK
 

Research and Development Expenditures
(in thousands)

Research and Development Expenditures in thousands


 
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