Penn State research expenditures rise to record $927 million
Penn State’s research expenditures reached a record high for the second consecutive year in fiscal year 2017-2018, according to Vice President for Research Neil Sharkey. The $927 million total represents a $64 million increase over last year’s figure, and includes a record $562 million in federal funds and $365 million from a combination of private funders, the Commonwealth, and University sources.
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Penn State research expenditures rise to $927M! An increase in funding from industry, foundations, and other sponsors are major factors in achieving the record total, according to Vice President for @PSUresearch Neil Sharkey. ow.ly/rsG330lSgM2
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