The federal government was the largest source of sponsored research, with the Department of Health and Human Services granting $255.9 million, Department of Defense $97.5 million, Department of Energy $65.8 million, National Science Foundation $61.4 million, and NASA $27.4 million.
Pemerintah federal menjadi sponsor penelitian terbesar, dengan Departemen Kesehatan dan Pelayanan Manusia memberika dana sebesar 255,9 juta dolar AS, Departemen Pertahanan yang memberikan dana sebesar 97,5 juta dolar, Departemen Energi 65,8 juta dolar, National Science Foundation $61,4 juta, dan NASA $27,4 juta.