In recent years the scope and application of intellectual property rights has been expanded remarkably in the area of medical research and development. This has strengthened the role of the private sector in developing and producing new medicinal drugs. However, medical research is usually close to a pure public good and thus not efficiently…

Research plays a necessary and highly valued role in the process of educational reform which has been modifying Sweden's educational system since the 1950's. The fixed resources available to universities for research and the flexible resources allocated to universities and other agencies by four major funding organizations are described in this…

The National Science Foundation (NSF) annually collects and analyzes data on Federal obligations to individual universities and colleges for both science/engineering (S/E) and non-S/E activities. The survey data are submitted by the 15 Federal agencies with the largest programs in support of academic S/E activities and represent the only source of…

Presented are data based on the revised 1982 federal budget indicating that national research and development (R&D) spending should increase significantly by 1982, particularly in the area of national defense. Summaries are presented, in chart form, of past and projected financial support for basic research, applied research and development. (SK)

This study focuses on the nature of educational development in the United States as determined by an analysis of the available literature. There is general agreement that educational development has not achieved the status now accorded to the general avocation of research by educators. This appears to be the result of a relatively short history…

This report is the latest in a series of annual reports to the President and Congress on total Federal obligations (excluding loans) awarded to individual institutions of higher education and selected nonprofit institutions. A major portion of the report focuses on Federal obligations to universities and colleges for research and development, R…

This study relates to price trends affecting research and development (R&D) activities at academic institutions. Part I of this report provides the overall results of the study with limited discussion of measurement concepts, methodology and limitations. Part II deals with price indexes and deflation-general concepts and methodology. Part III…

Focus is on the $30.6 billion portion of the federal budget for fiscal year 1980 that is allotted to research and development. Budgets discussed include those of colleges and universities, the National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, Defense Department, Agriculture Department, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and…

A discussion of the university's part in giving planning help to new companies in a research and development park emphasizes the importance of regional planning and examines the German experience. (Author/MSE)

Argues that a United States built and operated Superconducting Supercollider (SSC) could strain the infrastructure of scientific research. Identifies the areas which would be adversely affected by the funding of the SSC. Advocates construction of the collider as an international enterprise. (ML)

Organized research units, a nondepartmental structure for industry-sponsored university research administration, are attractive vehicles. They support high-risk ventures, encourage faculty recruitment and retention, consolidate resources, provide a forum for interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary exchange, offer graduate study opportunities,…

This paper addresses two issues: (1) needs associated with computers in the schools and (2) roles the federal government should have in meeting those needs. (JMK)

Discusses: research and development (R&D) spending by government agencies; federal support for specific areas of R&D; outlays for R&D by the chemical industry and individual chemical firms; manpower in industrial R&D; and sources of R&D funds for universities/colleges. Detailed statistical tables are included. (JN)

Compares federal research and development funding for 1976 through 1978 in terms of agency breakdown and type of research. (MLH)

Universities and industry are forging new relationships to support academic research and industrial research and development, including the establishment of university/cooperative research centers. Discusses various cooperative projects at these research centers. Includes a list of representative R&D centers in biotechnology, building…