Reported are data regarding spending in the United States for 1977 and comparisons with past years. R&D spending is expected to reach $40.8 billion in 1977, 9% above the level of 1976. Basic research spending is expected to reach $5.2 billion in 1977, an increase of 8% over 1976. Applied research is expected to increase by 8.5% over 1976.…

This report presents data on Federal Research and Development (R&D) funding levels by overall totals and by selected subcategories. The data cover all Federal agencies that sponsor R&D programs. Data for 1977 and 1976 are estimated since programs are subject to later appropriations, apportionment, and reprogramming. Earlier years reflect completed…

Discusses the development of the status of science and technology in the Latin American countries. (SL)

This report presents data compiled as part of a comprehensive program to measure and analyze the nation's resources expended for research and development (R&D). R&D spending in the United States is expected to reach $51 billion in 1979, 9% over the 1978 level. The R&D expenditures are expected to account for 2.2% of the gross national…

This report presents data compiled as part of a comprehensive program to measure and analyze the nation's resources expended for research and development (R&D). Industry, which carries out 69% of the R&D in the United States, spent $26.6 billion on these activities in 1976, 10% above the 1975 level. In constant dollars, this presents an…

This document reports results of a review of estimated 1977 federal research and development (R&D) funding and requested 1978 federal R&D funding. Highlights include: 1978 estimated R&D total is $26.3 billion, an increase of 7.6% over 1977; average annual R&D growth rate for the period 1974-78 has risen to 10.9% compared to 1.5%…

Presents both pro and con ideas expressed to the House Committee hearings on President's reorganization of the White House science apparatus. Implies that economic and social factors should be taken into account in the shaping of federal science and technology policy. (CC)

Discussed are the reasons for the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam's scientific backwardness. A development project which will enable this country to become a modern, economically self-sufficient country by the year 2000 is outlined. (BT)

This report provides data on Federal funds for research and development for the period from 1977-1979. The data show Federal R&D funding levels as reported by 94 agencies in March through May of 1978, and are based on agency budgets as incorporated in the President's 1979 budget message to Congress. This report is based on three years of the 1979…

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…

Offers viewpoints on how science and technology fit into the Reagan Administration's goals for the country and discusses the role the scientific community must play in coming years. (JN)

Summarizes President Carter's 1982 budget proposal for research and development (R and D) in science, technology, and related areas, with largest increases going to defense, and NASA. Indicates that R and D money could be affected by the Reagan Administration budget cuts. (SK)

This report is the 30th in a series that covers research and development (R&D) as shown in successive Presidential budgets. The Federal budget for 1982 was unusual in the extent to which it was subjected to change, reflecting the new administration's philosophy to reduce Federal spending. R&D funding data reflect the first series of 1981…

The federal government's budgeting process for allocating resources to research and development (R&D) is described. The report includes: The FY 1980 Budget and R&D; R&D Policies in the FY 1980 Budget; The Budget Statistics for R&D; Agency R&D Trends; R&D in Industry; and International Aspects of R&D. (MK)

Detailed statistical tables on federal funds for research and development (R&D) activities are provided in this document. Tables are organized into the following sections: research, development, and R&D plant; R&D- agency, character of work, and performer; total research- agency, performer, and field of science; basic research- agency,…