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WORLD LEADERSHIP IN FUNDAMENTAL SCIENCE
Basic research is essential to achieving our national goals of
improved health, environment, prosperity, national security, and quality
of life
Strong National Commitment to Fundamental Science Continues
Basic Research shows the largest Percentage Increase in S&T Budget
+3.5%
Academic R&D Increased at More than Twice Inflation +7.0%
Fraction of Merit Reviewed Research Continues to Increase +3.0%