Wayne State University

AIM HIGHER

What are WSU's National Science Foundation research expenditures?

In 2010, the most recent year for which National Science Foundation ranking information is available, WSU placed 52nd among public universities and 78th among all institutions.

Current fund research expenditures by source of funds
(in thousands)

Source of Funds

FY 2009

FY 2010

FY 2011

Federal government $116,682 $132,166 $134,735
State and local governments $8,553 $5,132 $2,820
Industry $7,770 $16,032 $14,868
Institutional funds      
    Separately budgeted (includes cost sharing) $28,855 $45,025 $50,776
    Under-recovery of indirect costs $52,819 $49,794 $48,049
All other sources $37,175 $6,343 $8,647
Total external support $170,180 $159,673 $161,070
Total research and development $251,854 $254,492 $259,895

Source: Division of Research

Source: Division of Research