University Funding: Patterns of Distribution of Federal Research Funds to Universities.
Abstract
This report examines the patterns of distribution of federal research funds to universities and colleges. There was particular concern that these funds were excessively concentrated in certain institutions and regions of the country while other institutions and regions received very limited federal support for the scientific research undertaken on their campuses and that the system of using external peer reviewers might unfairly contribute to that concentration. It was subsequently agreed to: 1) determine the distribution of federal research funds to universities and colleges by institution, state, agency, and field of science; 2) analyze the extent to which patterns of distribution are accounted for by historical trends, direct congressional action, field of science, demographic and socioeconomic factors, and the use and distribution of peer reviewers; 3) review previous studies of the relationship between the award process and distribution of federal research funds; and 4) describe award procedures at the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. This report will examine points three and four.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA177514
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office