The share of total support of R&D expen- 

 ditures borne by the Federal Government stood 

 at 53 percent in 1^74 (figure 2-4) compared with 

 65 percent in 1P65. The industry proportion 

 increased from 33 percent in 1965 to 43 percent 

 in 1<574. The combined share contributed by uni- 

 versities, colleges, and other nonprofit in- 

 stitutions has ranged between 2 and 4 percent 

 from 19&0 to 1974. 



Even though the universities and colleges 

 represent a small source of R&D expenditures, 

 their contribution increased considerably during 

 the period, rising from $168 million in constant 

 dollars in 1960 to a high of $472 million in 1974.* 

 This reflects, in part, the increased support 

 provided to public institutions by state and local 

 governments. 



Other nonprofit institutions increased their 

 spending also, growing from $160 million in 

 constant dollar expenditures in 1960 to a high of 

 $350 million in 1973. 



" Data in this report for universities and colleges include 

 only separately-organized R&D; expenditures for the usual 

 teaching/research assignments of the faculty are excluded. 



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