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Historical Development of National Academic Research Enterprise

1. Historical Development of National Academic Research Enterprise. Federal R & D funds were concentrated in a small number of institutions and states that were postured to capitalize on dramatic post-WW II growth in academic research.

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Historical Development of National Academic Research Enterprise

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  2. Historical Development of National Academic Research Enterprise • Federal R & D funds were concentrated in a small number of institutions and states that were postured to capitalize on dramatic post-WW II growth in academic research. • Concentration of federal R & D funds was exacerbated by a national science policy that focused resources on existing centers of excellence. 3

  3. EPSCoR States 4

  4. Low Population Low average level of education (particularly Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers) Low average income Low gross state product (dependent only on a few sectors) Characteristics of States with Small Science and Technology Enterprises 5

  5. The EPSCoR Promise • Access to high-quality education • Front-line research • Expanded economic opportunities • Improved quality of life Diversify the nation’s scientific enterprise and assure that states and residents in all parts of the country benefit from an active and competitive R & D base; these benefits include: 6

  6. Pillars of Success • Competitive • Focused • Builds on existing strength • Integrates with education and economy 7

  7. Strategy to Develop a Sustainable, Nationally Competitive S & T Enterprise • Develop and expand research infrastructure • Develop and expand capabilities for science, engineering, and mathematics research for faculty and students • Facilitate technology transfer and commercialization 8

  8. EPSCoR’s Strategy is Consistent with the Roundtable “The research foundation on which entrepreneurial activity will necessarily be based must be expanded… To this end, the state should maximize the opportunities of EPSCoR funding available through Congress to assist in developing research and technology infrastructure” Cornerstone 1. The Economic Development Connection 9

  9. ND EPSCoR Partners • State of North Dakota • Federal Research Agencies (NSF, NIH, EPA, NASA, DOD, DOE, USDA) • Regional businesses 10

  10. Progress Through EPSCoR—An Overview • Increased publication rate • Increased proposal submission • Increased success rate for individual PI awards 11

  11. Total NSF funding, % change 1990-98: 307% (2nd highest in nation) Average funding rate for competitive NSF proposals, % change between 1989-93 and 1994-98: 26.5% (2nd highest in nation) Total number of competitive NSF awards, % change 1993-98 71.4% (2nd highest in nation) Twelve NSF CAREER awards were received by EPSCoR-supported PIs since 1998 Progress Through EPSCoR— Highlights of Recent Improvements: 12

  12. Progress Through EPSCoR—The long-term impact: • The state’s per capita ranking in NSF funding increased from 52nd in 1986 to 27th in 2000 (representing the greatest improvement of all EPSCoR states ranked in 1986) • The state’s overall investment of $14.1M has resulted in over $90M in external awards to EPSCoR-supported researchers Return on Investment (1986-2001) $91.4 Million $14.1 Million ND Cash Investment Total Awards 13

  13. Economic Impact • Enhanced capabilities of existing businesses • Facilitated establishment of new businesses • Expanded economic growth from increased academic enterprise 14

  14. University Research as Economic Development • Over $90M in new money since 1986 • Over $200M total impact on ND economy • Over 14.6M in tax revenues Impact of Typical $100K Research Grant $230,000 $152,000 $78,000 Direct Impact Indirect Impact Total Impact Source: F. Larry Leistritz, Ph.D., NDSU Dept. of Agribusiness & Applied Economics, 2000 15

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