[20040604]RS21853_大学研究的联邦和非联邦支持.pdf

1 U. S. Academic R&D Continue to Grow as More Universities and Colleges Expand Their R&DActivities, by Brandon Shackelford, May 2004, NSF 04-319, page 3. Research and developmentexpenditures, by source of funds, are reported annually to the NSF by universities and colleges.These numbers represent the most recent data NSF has reported on academic R&D expenditures.(continued.)Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21853Updated June 4, 2004Federal and Non-Federal Support ofUniversity Based Researchnae redactedSpecialist in Science and TechnologyResources, Science, and IndustrySummaryThe most recent data of the National Science Foundation shows total national R&Dexpenditures for university based research reached $36.333 billion in 2002. Between1971 and 2002 university self financing of research increased at an average annual rateof 5.9%, compared to an average annual rate of 3.6% for the federal government. Theacademic community and some Members of Congress are concerned that rising federaldeficits will constrain the growth of future academic research expenditures. Accordingto the Chronicle of Higher Educati